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 Dogs are often less comfortable around unfamiliar men than unfamiliar
women, yet most studies of stranger-directed aggression have not examined whether the …

Simple Summary The gender of humans and the sex of dogs influence human–dog
interactions. This study investigated human–dog interactions when volunteers take shelter …

Simple Summary Many mammals behave differently with familiar people versus strangers,
and sometimes the sex of the person is another important influence. We studied shelter dogs …

Several studies have shown that horses have the ability to cross-modally recognize humans
by associating their voice with their physical appearance. However, it remains unclear …

Although body sniffing is the most frequent canine interaction in public places, little is known
about olfactory behaviors between walking dogs. The aim of this study was to examine the …

Some mature male dogs often or almost always raise a hind limb to urinate, whereas others
do so rarely or never. Previously, the largest studies exploring this behavior have focused on …

Many mammals living on farms, in zoos, and in research settings behave differently with
familiar people versus strangers, and the sex of the person can also influence interactions …

In many situations, domestic dogs display greater uneasiness with unfamiliar men than
unfamiliar women. However, little is known about whether the sex of an unfamiliar person is …

Simple Summary The adoption of dogs from shelters is very common in western societies,
especially in countries where a 'no-kill'policy is enforced by law, like Italy. Many studies have …