Is cognition the secret to working dog success?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10071-021-01491-7
Abstract: Dogs' special relationship with humans not only makes them ubiquitous in our lives, but working dogs specifically perform essential functions for us such as sniffing out bombs and pulling wheelchairs for the disabled. To enhance… read more here.
Keywords: cognition secret; secret working; working dog; cognition ... See more keywords
Working Dog Training for the Twenty-First Century
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.646022
Abstract: Dogs are trained for a variety of working roles including assistance, protection, and detection work. Many canine working roles, in their modern iterations, were developed at the turn of the 20th century and training practices… read more here.
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Dog Handler Beliefs regarding Barriers and Facilitators to Canine Health Promotion and Injury Prevention in Swedish Working Dog Trials and Competitions
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DOI: 10.3390/vetsci9050242
Abstract: Dog trials and competitions involve various sport disciplines, e.g., obedience, agility, working dog trials and rally obedience. Dog handlers navigate their dogs through physically and mentally demanding tasks. The purpose of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: dog trials; barriers facilitators; facilitators canine; trials competitions ... See more keywords