Over time the human–animal bond has been changed. For instance, the role of pets has
changed from work animals (protecting houses, catching mice) to animals with a social …

Social nonhuman animals are powerful models for studying underlying factors related to
lifelong health outcomes following early life adversities (ELAs). ELAs can be linked to …

Dogs perform a variety of integral roles in our society, engaging in work ranging from
assistance (eg service dogs, guide dogs) and therapy to detection (eg search and rescue …

Animal welfare is a multifaceted issue that can be approached from different viewpoints,
depending on human interests, ethical assumptions, and culture. To properly assess …

Simple Summary During the early 2020 phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK
witnessed an unprecedented increase in puppy acquisition. This led to concerns that these …

A considerable number of adopted animals are returned to animal shelters post-adoption
which can be stressful for both the animal and the owner. In this retrospective analysis of …

Many dogs and cats are affected by chronic diseases that significantly impact their health
and welfare and relationships with humans. Some of these diseases can be challenging to …

Simple Summary The COVID-19 lockdown had a greater impact on growing individuals who
were not fully accustomed to the relational experiences required for an appropriate …

Here we review information on maternal behaviour in dogs, defined as a combination of all
the acts of the mother towards her offspring, which begins before parturition and continues …

Simple Summary New dog owners are given a plethora of advice on how to socialise their
puppy, but such advice is often outdated and based on very few experimental studies. The …