The field of Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) is plagued with mixed results. Some findings
appear to indicate that interacting with a companion animal is beneficial for some aspect of …

This article reviews recent research concerning dog–human relationships and how
attributes that arise from them can be measured. It highlights the influence of human …

The purpose of this study was to review a series of studies (N= 17) regarding the effects of
using various methods when training dogs. The reviewed studies examined the differences …

The methods by which owners train their pet dogs range widely, with some exclusively using
rewards, and others using a combination, or only punishment-based methods. This paper …

Personality, or consistent individual differences in behavior, is well established in studies of
dogs. Such consistency implies predictability of behavior, but some recent research …

Problematic behaviours are severe welfare issues for one of the world's most popular pets,
the domestic dog. One of the most prevalent behavioural problem that causes distress to …

There is a growing body of scientific evidence supporting the existence of emotions in
nonhuman animals. Companion-animal owners show a strong connection and attachment …

Instrumental learning plays an important role in dog–human interactions. The recent
demand for pet dog training has resulted in the development of various training methods …

Dog training methods range broadly from those using mostly positive punishment and
negative reinforcement (aversive-based) to those using primarily positive reinforcement …

The causes of fear and anxiety in working dogs are multifactorial and may include inherited
characteristics that differ between individuals (eg Goddard and Beilharz, 1982, Goddard and …