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Effects of Intranasal Oxytocin on Attachment in Pet Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris)

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Thielke, Lauren E.

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The present study explored the effects of intranasal oxytocin (OT), a naturally occurring hormone, on the behavior of pet dogs in an attachment test. Each dog participated in two testing sessions. On one visit saline was administered nasally and on another OT was administered nasally. Condition order was counterbalanced. Following...

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Masters Thesis

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project. To the above mentioned, and Dr. Lisbeth Goddik, for their support as committee members. To
Evaluating the Secure-base Effect in Dogs Living in Foster and Shelter Environments As a Mechanism for Achieving Mutual Well-being

Creator:

Thielke, Lauren E.

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Although it is widely accepted that dogs and humans form attachment relationships, characterizing attachment styles in dogs has only recently received attention in the literature. Previous research has shown that pet dogs display patterns of behavior in an attachment test that can be classified into secure and insecure attachment styles,...

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Dissertation

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. Lisbeth Goddik for their support as committee members and for their guidance. I am thankful to