Detection dogs are widely considered the most effective and adaptive method for explosives
detection. Increases in emerging sophisticated threats are accelerating the demand for …

Facial expressions are considered sensitive indicators of emotional states in humans and
many animals. Identifying facial indicators of emotion is a major challenge and little …

Observing dogs' behavior to assess their welfare is relevant in various applied settings, such
as veterinary clinics and Animal Assisted Interventions. Yet, no field-wide consensus or …

Sudden, loud noises are one of the most common triggers for fearful behaviors in dogs, and
many companion dogs suffer from noise sensitivity. Existing research focuses on dramatic …

The commonality of facial expressions of emotion has been studied in different species
since Darwin, with most of the research focusing on closely related primate species …

Facial expressions potentially serve as indicators of animal emotions if they are consistently
present across situations that (likely) elicit the same emotional state. In a previous study, we …

A high proportion of pet dogs show fear-related behavioural problems, with noise fears
being most prevalent. Nonetheless, few studies have objectively evaluated fear expression …

Dog breed stereotypes are frequently used to inform people's expectations about canine
behavior, despite evidence that breed is largely uninformative in predicting individual dog …

Simple Summary In shelters, it is usual to conduct a standardised behaviour assessment to
identify adoption suitability. The information gathered from the assessment is used to identify …

Understanding fear behavior in puppies is important for dog welfare, prevention of
behavioral issues, and ensuring research assessments are accurate. Further research is …