Academic papers about canine science

Here you can find recent scientific papers about canine science.

• Blackwell, E.J., Bolster, C., Richards, G., Loftus, B.A. & Casey, R.A. (2012). The use of electronic collars for training domestic dogs: estimated prevalence, reasons and risk factors for use, and owner perceived success as compared to other training methods. BMC Veterinary Research, 8, 93.

• Blackwell, E.J., Twells, C., Seawright, A. & Casey, R.A. (2008). The relationship between training methods and the occurrence of behaviour problems in a population of domestic dogs. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 3, 207-217.

• Casey, R.A., Loftus, B., Bolster, B., Richards, G.J. & Blackwell, E. J. (2014). Human directed aggression in domestic dogs (Canis familiaris): Occurence in different contexts and risk factors. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 152, 52-63.

• Casey, R.A., Naj-Oleari, M., Cambell, S., Mendl, M., Blackwell, E.J. (2021). Dogs are more pessimistic if their owners use two or more aversive training methods. Scientific Reports, 11:19023.

• China, L., Mills, D. S. & Cooper, J. J. (2020). Efficacy of Dog Training with and without remote electronic collars vs. a focus on positive reinforcement. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 22. July 2020.

• Cooper, J. J., Cracknell, N., Hardiman, J., Wright, H., Mills, D. (2014). The welfare consequences and efficacy of training pet dogs with remote electronic training collars in comparison to reward based training. PLOS ONE, 9, e102722.

• Deldalle, S. & Gaunet, F. (2013). Effects of 2 training methods on stress-related behaviors of the dog (Canis familiaris) and on the dog–owner relationship. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 9, 58-65.

• Fernandez, E. J. (2024). The least inhibitive, functionally effective (LIFE) model: A new framework for ethical animal training practices, Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 71, 63-68.

• Grohmann, K., Dickomeit, M. J., Schmidt, M. J. & Kramer, M. (2013). Severe brain damage after punitive training technique with a choke chain collar in a German shepherd dog. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 8, 180-184.
  

• Harvey, E., Chase-Topping, M., Bowel, V.A., Heffernan, D. & Moxon, R. (2023). Guiding principles: Effect of a science-based staff training program on knowledge and application of assistance dog training techniques. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 64-65, 33-40.

• Haverbecke, A., Laporte, B., Depiereux, E., Giffroy, J-M. & Diederich, C. (2008). Training methods of military dog handlers and their effects on the team's performances. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 113, 110-122.

• Herron, M. E., Shofer, F. S. & Reisner, I. R. (2009). Survey of the use and outcome of confrontational and non-confrontational training methods in client-owned dogs showing undesired behaviors. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 117, 47– 54.

• Hiby, E. F., Rooney, N. J. & Bradshaw, J. W. S. (2004). Dog Training methods: their use, effectiveness and interaction with behavior and welfare. Animal Welfare, 13 , 63– 69.

• Howell, H., Baslington-Davies, A., Mills, D. S. & Hogue, T. E. (2025). Risk factors for human-directed aggression by dogs: The human side of the problem. A two-part systematic review and narrative synthesis, Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 284, 106552.

• Kwan, J.Y. & Bain, M. J. (2013). Owner Attachment and Problem Behaviors Related to Relinquishment and Training Techniques of Dogs. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 16, 168-183.

• Luescher, U.A. & Reisner, I.R. (2008). Canine aggression to people—a new look at an old problem. The veterinary clinics of North America: small animal practice, 38 (5), 1107– 1130.

• Rooney, N. J. & Cowan, S. (2011). Training methods and owner–dog interactions: Links with dog behaviour and learning ability. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 132, 169–177.

• Vierra de Castro, A. C., Barrett, J., de Sousa, L., Olsson, A.S (2019). Carrots versus sticks: The relationship between animal training methods and dog-owner attachment. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 219, 104831.

• Vieira de Castro, A.C., Fuchs, D., Munhoz Morello, G., Pastur, S. & de Sousa, L. & Olsson, I.A.S (2020). Does training method matter? Evidence for the negative impact of aversive-based methods on companion dog welfare. PLoS ONE 15(12): e0225023.

• Ziv. G. (2017). The effects of using aversive training methods in dogs - A review. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 19, 50-60.

Review of dog training methods: learning ability, welfare and current standards.

British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,

Author: IJ. Makowska, M.Sc, Ph.D. (December 2018)

• Boitani, L., Francisci, F., Ciucci, P. & Andreoli, G. (1995). Population biology and ecology of feral dogs in central italy. In J. Serpell (Ed.), The domestic dog. Its evolution, behavior and interaction with people (pp. 218– 244). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

• Bradshaw, J. W., Blackwell, E. J. & Casey, R. A. (2009). Dominance in domestic dogs – useful construct or bad habit? Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 4 , 135– 144.
• There is an article in a blog about this study. Review of Schilder et al. (2014) and the response of Bradshaw et al. (2016).

• Mech, L. D. (1999). Alpha status, dominance, and division of labor in wolf packs. Canadian Journal of Zoology, 77 , 1196–1203.

• Semyonova, A. 2003, The social organization of the domestic dog; a longitudinal study of domestic canine behavior and the ontogeny of domestic canine social systems, The Carriage House Foundation, The Hague, www.nonlineardogs.com version 2006.

• Van Kerkhove, W. (2004). A fresh look at the wolf-pack theory of companion-animal dog social behavior. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 7, 279– 285.

• Yin, S. (2007). Dominance versus leadership in dog training. Compendiumvet.com, July 2007, 414– 417.

• Yin, S. (2009). Dominance vs. unruly behavior. In D. Yin (Hrsg.), Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats (pp. 52–73). Davis, Calif.: CattleDog Publishing

• Westgarth, C. (2016). Why nobody ever will agree on dominance in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Beahvior, 11, 99-101.

Dr. Gregory Berns: How dogs love us - MRI Study

Berns, G.S., Brooks, A.M. & Spivak, M. (2015). Scent of the familiar: An fMRI study of canine brain responses tofamiliar and unfamiliar human and dog odors. Behavioural Processes, 110, 37-46.

Blog article about this study can be found here.

Dr. Jaak Panksepp: The Science of Emotions

Prof Daniel S. Mills about how Canine Science works: