You love dogs and want to know more about them, their communication signals, cognitive abilities and the way they perceive the world? Find out more in this new species sheet!
This species sheet was produced with the support and proofreading of Caroline Gilbert, veterinarian, ethologist and professor at the Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort and Claire Diederich, veterinarian, ethologist and professor at the University of Namur.
Keep in mind
- There is no "alpha" individual within a group
- There are several signs of stress in dogs that should be taken into account to better interact with them and avoid bites
- Dogs can understand a hundred words, discriminate between individuals and detect our emotions
- Not all dogs appreciate being petted on the head
Key Figure
5h40
Amount of time a dog spends active per day in semi-natural conditions (stray dog).
