Paolo Mongillo, Carla Eatherington, Miina Lõoke, Lieta Marinelli (2021) Animal Cognition
Applied dog ethology
This research line includes studies which share the aim of producing results applicable to the management of dogs in various contexts. Specifically, we have been working on the development and validation of behavioural assessment protocols for dogs involved in animal assisted activities (pet therapy) and on the efficacy of different learning processes and methodologies in the context of dog training and education.
Publications
Can attention be taught? Interspecific attention by dogs (Canis familiaris) performing obedience tasks
Mongillo P, Pitteri E, Candaten M, Marinelli L (2016) Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 182:30-37
Behavioural effects of training on water rescue dogs in the Strange Situation Test
Scandurra, A, Alterisio, A, D’Aniello, B (2016) Applied Animal Behaviour Science, in press
Conspecific observational learning by adult dogs in a training context
Scandurra, A, Mongillo, P, Marinelli, L, Aria, M, D’Aniello, B (2016) Applied animal behaviour science, 174, 116–120
Validation of a selection protocol of dogs involved in animal-assisted intervention
Mongillo P, Pitteri E, Adamelli S, Bonichini S, Farina L, & Marinelli L (2015) Journal of veterinary behavior: clinical applications and research, 10(2), 103-110
The quality of life of pet dogs owned by elderly people depends on the living context, not on the owner’s age
Pitteri E, Mongillo P, Adamelli S, Bonichini S, & Marinelli L (2014) Journal of veterinary behavior: clinical applications and research, 9(2), 72-77