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Canine Sociability as a Human Construct: The Role of Human Perception and Contextual Variation in Flanders.

The human–animal bond plays a central role in how people interact with and evaluate animals, particularly companion animals such as dogs. Perceptions of a dog's sociability influence decisions regarding pet adoption, training, and behavior assessment. However, there is no single, clear definition of...

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Published in:Anthrozoös Vol. 39; no. 4; pp. 825 - 845
Main Authors: Wydooghe, Eline, Moons, Christel P. H., Broeckx, Bart J. G., de Beeck, Lin Op, Joos, Isabelle, Hoste, Judith, Monteny, Joke
Format: Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Aug2026
Subjects:
Flanders (Belgium)
Human-animal relationships
Sociocultural factors
Sensory perception
Dog behavior
Pet adoption
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost