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Rehomed dogs recover and can build very strong bonds with their new owners is the conclusion of our latest publication in Frontiers.

It is well known that house-pets are good for people’s health. But how are our dogs doing with us? A research team at LiU is investigating this by measuring the amount of stress hormones stored in their fur.

The levels of stress in dogs and their owners follow each other, according to a new study. The scientists believe that dogs mirror their owner’s stress level, rather than vice versa.

A dog who is able to interpret pointing gestures given by a person may not be one who often seeks eye contact in other situations. This is the conclusion of a study by LiU reserachers, who have examined dogs´ communication skills.

The relationship a dog has with its owner is related to its stress level. This is the conclusion of a newly published study from LiU. The results also suggest that the link between stress and the owner’s personality traits differs between dog breeds.

Resarchers at LiU found that