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Evaluating the effects of a temporary fostering program on shelter dog welfare

One of the greatest stressors for dogs living in animal shelters is social isolation. Many studies have demonstrated that human interaction reduces cortisol in shelter dogs, with the possibility that longer periods of interaction may yield greater effects. These types of interventions are contingent...

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Autores principales: Gunter, Lisa M., Feuerbacher, Erica N., Gilchrist, Rachel J., Wynne, Clive D.L.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: PeerJ Inc. 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6441318/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30944778
http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.6620