A couple who grew up around dogs adopted a "Labrador retriever mix" as their first pup, thinking it was going to be their best choice; however, his behavior didn’t quite match their expectations—and ...
Dogs that scored higher on a modified Wesen temperament test also tended to show lower salivary cortisol concentrations before and after testing, along with higher baseline salivary serotonin, ...
Assessing a dog’s temperament can be a high-stakes game. Get it wrong in a police dog, and you have a dangerous liability. Get it wrong in a family pet, and you may end up with a heartbreaking return ...
Calmer dogs show lower stress hormones and higher mood chemicals during temperament tests using saliva samples.