A study investigates the behavior, stress, and human-dog relationships of rehomed dogs, finding that they can adapt well to new homes and may even form stronger bonds with their owners than dogs acquired from breeders and never rehomed.
From Shelter to Forever Home: How Rehoming Affects Dogs’ Stress, Memory, and Bonding Read More »
A study compared the cognitive abilities and behavior of rescue and non-rescue dogs using citizen science methods, finding only minor differences, including shorter eye contact durations in rescues but superior performance in a simple memory test.
Rescue vs. Non-Rescue Dogs: What Cognitive Tests Reveal Read More »
A study demonstrates that with appropriate training and rehabilitation, some fearful and aggressive stray dogs can improve their sociability towards humans, increasing their chances of adoption, suggesting that rehabilitation programs are a valuable tool for improving the welfare of these animals.
A Second Chance: Rehabilitating Fearful and Aggressive Stray Dogs Read More »