Play in domestic cats has been largely studied using a contextual approach, ie, with a focus
on what the cat is playing with, such as an object, itself or another cat. Such classification …

Dogs engage in play behavior at every age and the play bow is their most iconic playful
posture. However, the function of this posture is still under debate. Here, we selected the …

The use of animal models remains critical in preclinical and translational research. The
reliability of the animal models and aspects of their validity is likely key to effective …

Simple Summary The development of object play in animals, including dogs, has been
understudied compared to social play behavior. The aims of the present study are to …

Infrared thermography or thermal imagery is a noninvasive tool that can be used to measure
the temperature of surfaces. Typically, thermal imagery is used for construction or military …

Studies exploring the development of object play of wolf pups are lacking. Comparisons of
wolves vs. dogs can aid in teasing out the influences of domestication on any differences …

Play bows represent a common, highly stereotyped behaviour across the genus Canis.
However, much of what we know is limited to the wolf and its domestic derivative, the …

In the current chapter we focus on the social relationships dogs and wolves establish with
their pack mates. Dominance and affiliation are relevant features to describe the social …

Dogs are an exceptional resource for studying ecological, behavioural and evolutionary
processes. However, several widespread misconceptions limit our understanding of dog …

During play with a dog, humans commonly command the dog to engage in particular
activities. How effective are commands during play, and do they serve as play signals? To …