Olfactory Research in Dogs

Buch | Softcover

VI, 440 Seiten

2024
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-031-39372-3 (ISBN)

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This book unites cutting-edge research related to various aspects of dog olfaction. It includes rich expertise about detection dogs with application perspectives, and expands beyond.
In four clearly arranged sections, readers will discover specialist contributions on:

the fundamentals of olfaction, anatomy, comparative olfactory neuroscience and dysfunction
methodological reflections on canine olfactometry and essential implications for practice, comprising dog selection for scent detection, handler bias and signal detection concepts
the connection with dog behavior, cognition, welfare, and learning and training methods
diverse application examples of dog olfactory capabilities, such as disease detection for diagnostics, infectious disease surveillance, forensics and ecological conservation

The unique and exciting link between science and practice makes this book a valuable read not only for researchers, but alsofor practicing veterinarians and professionals in the fields of canine detection, chemical sensing, working dog behavior and welfare.

Dr. Lucia Lazarowski is Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, & Pharmacology at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, and Chief Scientist at Auburn University's Canine Performance Sciences. She has 10 years of experience studying olfaction, cognition, and behavior in dogs. Her research focuses on improving the selection, training, and welfare of detection dogs.

Part I. Fundamentals of Olfaction.- Chapter 1. Peripheral olfactory pathway anatomy, physiology and genetics (Melissa Singletary).- Chapter 2. Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the olfactory signal transduction pathway (Melissa Singletary).- Chapter 3. Canine olfactory dysfunction (David Dorman).- Part II. Methodological Considerations.- Chapter 4. Behavioral Characteristics Associated with Detection Dog Success (Lucia Lazarowski).- Chapter 5. Canine Olfactometry: Tools, Techniques and Procedures (Lauryn DeGreeff).- Chapter 6. Sources of Human Bias in Canine Olfactory Research (Sarah Krichbaum).- Chapter 7. Human scent dynamics - combining theory and practice in locating people (G.A.A. Schoon).- Part III. The role of olfaction in dog cognition and welfare, and for learning and training methods.

Erscheinungsdatum	22.10.2024
Zusatzinfo	VI, 440 p. 28 illus., 15 illus. in color.
Verlagsort	Cham
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie
	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie
	Veterinärmedizin
Schlagworte	Canine cognition • Canine olfaction • Detection dog • dog behavior • Dog olfaction • Dog training
ISBN-10	3-031-39372-4 / 3031393724
ISBN-13	978-3-031-39372-3 / 9783031393723
Zustand	Neuware