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Dogs mirror owner鈥檚 stress

The levels of stress in dogs and their owners follow each other, according to a new study. The scientists believe that dogs mirror their owner鈥檚 stress level, rather than vice versa.

Playful dogs are less stressed

It is well known that house-pets are good for people鈥檚 health. But how are our dogs doing with us? A research team at LiU is investigating this by measuring the amount of stress hormones stored in their fur.

Multifaceted social skills in dogs

A dog who is able to interpret pointing gestures given by a person may not be one who often seeks eye contact in other situations. This is the conclusion of a study by LiU reserachers, who have examined dogs´ communication skills.

Rehomed dogs recover well

Rehomed dogs recover and can build very strong bonds with their new owners is the conclusion of our latest publication in Frontiers.

Pioneer with animals鈥� best interests at heart

What do animals do? What do they think? Do they have feelings? These are questions that have fascinated people through the ages and represent a field of research of their own. In ethology, Linköping professor Per Jensen is one of the leading figures.

Long-term stress in dogs linked to the owner-dog relationship

The relationship a dog has with its owner is related to its stress level. This is the conclusion of a newly published study from LiU. The results also suggest that the link between stress and the owner鈥檚 personality traits differs between dog breeds.

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