Simple Summary Animals must be able to solve problems to access food and avoid
predators. Problem solving is not a complicated process, often relying only on animals …

The extraordinary genetic and behavioural diversity of dog breeds provides a unique
opportunity for investigating the heritability of cognitive traits, such as problem-solving ability …

Simple Summary The main components of dogs' species-specific behavior are thought to be
mainly influenced by domestication. This implies that these phenotypes are expected to be …

When faced with unsolvable or difficult situations dogs use different behavioral strategies. If
they are motivated to obtain rewards, they either try to solve the problem on their own or tend …

Past research has shown that many factors, including training history, informal experience
and genetics, play a role in how certain populations of dogs behave during a problem …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of older dogs in a food-searching task
and analyze whether cognitive decline may influence the responses of these patients …

In humans, contrasting emotional states can lead to a broadening or narrowing of attentional
scope. Whether this is also the case in animals has yet to be investigated. If confirmed …

A growing number of studies make claims about canine sociability in both applied and basic
contexts. Yet, there is currently no standard for measuring sociability in dogs. The purpose of …

The kennel environment, even for short periods, is a potential psychogenic stressor for most
dogs owing to its novel surroundings and separation from social attachment figures. To …

Problem solving games are often advised in the behavioral therapy of fearful dogs. There
has been little experimental work conducted on animals with respect to the intrinsic …