Simple Summary Dogs have an extraordinary olfactory capability, which far exceeds that of
humans. Dogs' sense of smell seems to be the main sense, allowing them to not only gather …

Simple Summary We used to think of brains as symmetrical, functioning in the same way on
the left and right sides, but we now know that this is not so. From the small brains of insects …

The balance between activity in the left and right frontal cortex, commonly referred to as
asymmetric frontal cortical activity, has served as a proxy for an organism's motivational …

Dogs are one of the key animal species in investigating the biological mechanisms of
behavioral laterality. Cerebral asymmetries are assumed to be influenced by stress, but this …

The study and protection of animal welfare are based on the assumption that animals are
sentient beings, capable of experiencing emotions. Still, our understanding of animal …

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 …

The study of emotional functioning is of crucial importance for improving the welfare of
domestic animals. The investigation of animal emotions is mainly based on the outcomes of …

Sensitivity to the emotions of others provides clear biological advantages. However, in the
case of heterospecific relationships, such as that existing between dogs and humans, there …

Abstract Leyhausen's (1979) work on cat behaviour and facial expressions associated with
offensive and defensive behaviour is widely embraced as the standard for interpretation of …

Our experiences of the conscious mental states that we call emotions drive our interest in
whether such states also exist in other animals. Because linguistic report can be used as a …