Canine Endogenous Oxytocin Responses to Dog-Walking and Affiliative Human–Dog Interactions

Several studies suggest human⁻dog interactions elicit a positive effect on canine oxytocin concentrations. However, empirical investigations are scant and the joint influence of human⁻dog interaction and physical activity remains unexplored. The aims of the current study were to...

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Main Authors: Lauren Powell, Kate M. Edwards, Adrian Bauman, Adam J. Guastella, Bradley Drayton, Emmanuel Stamatakis, Paul McGreevy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/2/51