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An adapted Qualitative Behavioural Assessment of dogs’ facial expressions of fear and frustration

Qualitative Behavioural Assessment (QBA) involves the quantification of people’s holistic interpretations of the style and quality of movement and has been used to assess the emotional states of many species, including dogs. Faces are a rich source of emotional expression,...

Year Published: 2025Topics: Emotion, Pain, & SentienceAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Wilson, B. M., Correia-Caeiro, C., Mills, D. S. 2025. An adapted Qualitative Behavioural Assessment of dogs’ facial expressions of fear and frustration. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 292, 106828.

Advancing canine welfare assessment in kennels: Evaluating the validity of Field Instantaneous Dog Observation (FIDO) scoring in commercial breeding kennels

Accurate assessment of social fear in dogs housed in commercial breeding kennels is necessary to inform their behavioral management, including interventions needed to support their welfare. The Field Instantaneous Dog Observation (FIDO) tool, which was developed to quickly identify areas...

Year Published: 2025Topics: Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Mugenda, L., Shreyer, T., Croney, C. 2025. Advancing canine welfare assessment in kennels: Evaluating the validity of Field Instantaneous Dog Observation (FIDO) scoring in commercial breeding kennels. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 292, 106770.

The effects of music designed for canine and human relaxation on short-term stress in dogs

Auditory stimuli such as music can be an inexpensive and accessible option to help relieve stress for pet dogs. In some studies, classical music has been shown to have a stress-relieving effect on dogs experiencing a long-term stressor. However, the...

Year Published: 2025Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Beecy, S. J., Dowling-Guyer, S., Patel, A. D. et al. 2025. The effects of music designed for canine and human relaxation on short-term stress in dogs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 292, 106766.

Gestational enrichment of commercial breeding dams (Canis familiaris) influences offspring behaviour

The benefits of environmental enrichment for kennelled dog welfare have been widely demonstrated. Research in rodents shows that provision of maternal environmental enrichment during gestation can also influence the behavioural development of the offspring. However, the effects of prenatal enrichment...

Year Published: 2025Topics: Environmental Enrichment, ReproductionAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Baqueiro-Espinosa, U., McEvoy, V., Donnelly, P. et al. 2025. Gestational enrichment of commercial breeding dams (Canis familiaris) influences offspring behaviour. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 292, 106779.

Effects of two types of environmental enrichment on the behavior of dogs in shelters

The domestic dog, Canis lupus familiaris, is commonly kept in shelters. In these locations, features such as confinement, forced intraspecific and interspecific contact, and lack of environmental stimulation can diminish the welfare of dogs. One way to avoid poor welfare...

Year Published: 2025Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Antonino, G. V., Lovestain, D. D. C., Burle, M. M. de C. et al. 2025. Effects of two types of environmental enrichment on the behavior of dogs in shelters. Journal of Veterinary Behavior 80, 28–38.

Individual preferences for scented water bowls in dogs

Introduction While food preferences have been extensively studied, much less is known about water preferences in dogs, especially regarding preferences for non-consumptive scented items attached to water bowls. As a form of sensory enrichment, scents can increase engagement and were...

Year Published: 2025Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Sonowal, R., Hall, N. J., Stellato, A. C. 2025. Individual preferences for scented water bowls in dogs. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 12.

Clinical interpretation of body language and behavioral modifications to recognize pain in domestic mammals

Nonhuman animals use nonverbal cues to communicate their mental state about positive and negative events, including pain. Pain is a multidimensional process that elicits behavioral changes aimed at preventing further damage and promoting healing. These changes include restrictions on movement...

Year Published: 2025Topics: Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Cat, Cattle, Dog, Equine, Goat, Pig

Citation: Mota-Rojas, D., Whittaker, A. L., Lanzoni, L. et al. 2025. Clinical interpretation of body language and behavioral modifications to recognize pain in domestic mammals. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 12.

Exploring the impact of a brief positive experience on dogs’ performance and stress resilience during a learning task

Learning and stress resilience can be influenced by recent experiences. Research has traditionally focused on the effects of negative situations and stressors on subsequent learning and stress resilience, while knowledge is limited regarding the effects of positive experiences. We aimed...

Year Published: 2025Topics: Behavioral & Cognitive Testing, Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Miller, J., Cavalli, C., Azadian, A. et al. 2025. Exploring the impact of a brief positive experience on dogs’ performance and stress resilience during a learning task. PLOS ONE 20(6), e0326368.

Classical cuts: A pilot study of classical music’s effects on dogs in grooming settings

Grooming procedures are often stressful for dogs due to exposure to loud noises, unfamiliar individuals, and the absence of their owners. This study aimed to assess whether classical music could reduce stress-related behaviours in dogs during grooming. Fifteen companion dogs...

Year Published: 2025Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Krupa, W., Czyżowski, P., Kaszycka, K. et al. 2025. Classical cuts: A pilot study of classical music’s effects on dogs in grooming settings. Animal Cognition 28(1), 60.

Music as a perioperative, non-pharmacological intervention in veterinary medicine. Establishing a feasible framework for music implementation and future perspectives with a focus on the perioperative period of dogs and cats

Research in human medicine has provided sufficient evidence to support music’s incorporation into the perioperative period, suggesting it as a significant non-pharmacological adjunct in terms of a multimodal approach, which should be available to all surgical patients. The literature regarding...

Year Published: 2025Topics: Surgery & Post-OpAnimal Type: Cat, Dog

Citation: Georgiou, S. G., Galatos, A. D. 2025. Music as a perioperative, non-pharmacological intervention in veterinary medicine. Establishing a feasible framework for music implementation and future perspectives with a focus on the perioperative period of dogs and cats. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 12.