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Differential effects of oxytocin on social sensitivity in two distinct breeds of dogs (Canis familiaris)

Topic: Breeds and Behavior
Type: Summary and Analysis

Authors: Anna Kis, Krisztina Kovács

This paper is included because it examines a possible mechanism – metabolizing of oxytocin – which could explain differences in social behavior among dogs and which may extend to such differences among people.

A quick assessment tool for human-directed aggression in pet dogs

Topic: Behavior Evaluations
Type: Peer Reviewed Research, Summary and Analysis

Authors: Ádám Miklósi, Anna Kis, Barbara Klausz, Eszter Persa, Marta Gacsi

This study is included because the assessment developed has been adopted by other researchers due to its brevity and reported validity.

Timing and presence of an attachment person affect sensitivity of aggression tests in shelter dogs

Topic: Behavior Evaluations
Type: Peer Reviewed Research, Summary and Analysis

Authors: Ádám Miklósi, Anna Kis, Barbara Klausz, Eszter Persa, Marta Gacsi

This is a two-part study that investigated factors that might mediate “aggression,” “fear,” and “anxiety” on behavior evaluations of shelter and pet dogs.

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