Effects of Intranasal Oxytocin on Attachment in Pet Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris)
The present study explored the effects of intranasal oxytocin (OT), a naturally occurring hormone, on the behavior of pet dogs in an attachment test. Each dog participated in two testing sessions. On one visit saline was administered nasally and on another OT was administered nasally. Condition orde...
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ftoregonstate:ir.library.oregonstate.edu:2801pj749 2024-04-21T07:59:22+00:00 Effects of Intranasal Oxytocin on Attachment in Pet Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) Thielke, Lauren E. Udell, Monique A. R. Goddik, Lisbeth Rosenlicht, Giovanna Saturn, Sarina Animal and Rangeland Sciences Oregon State University. Graduate School https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/2801pj749 English [eng] eng unknown Oregon State University https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/2801pj749 All rights reserved Attachment behavior -- Physiological aspects Human-animal relationships Dogs -- Behavior Oxytocin -- Physiological effect Masters Thesis ftoregonstate 2024-03-28T01:30:16Z The present study explored the effects of intranasal oxytocin (OT), a naturally occurring hormone, on the behavior of pet dogs in an attachment test. Each dog participated in two testing sessions. On one visit saline was administered nasally and on another OT was administered nasally. Condition order was counterbalanced. Following a 30-minute wait period after administration of solutions, dog-owner pairs participated in a short attachment test consisting of three two-minute phases: (1) Baseline- the owner was present, dogs were able to freely explore the testing room (2) Alone- dogs were left alone in the testing room (3) Return- owners re-entered the room and were reunited with their dog. In each phase the behavior of the dog was evaluated for behaviors associated with different styles of attachment, including contact seeking, exploration, and avoidance behaviors. Although OT was expected to increase owner-directed proximity and contact seeking behavior, this effect was not observed. In fact, in the baseline phase, dogs spent significantly more time seeking proximity to their owners when they received saline than when they received OT. No other main effects on behavior were found. These results suggest that nasally administered OT's effects on attachment related behavior may be limited. Master Thesis Canis lupus ScholarsArchive@OSU (Oregon State University) |
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The present study explored the effects of intranasal oxytocin (OT), a naturally occurring hormone, on the behavior of pet dogs in an attachment test. Each dog participated in two testing sessions. On one visit saline was administered nasally and on another OT was administered nasally. Condition order was counterbalanced. Following a 30-minute wait period after administration of solutions, dog-owner pairs participated in a short attachment test consisting of three two-minute phases: (1) Baseline- the owner was present, dogs were able to freely explore the testing room (2) Alone- dogs were left alone in the testing room (3) Return- owners re-entered the room and were reunited with their dog. In each phase the behavior of the dog was evaluated for behaviors associated with different styles of attachment, including contact seeking, exploration, and avoidance behaviors. Although OT was expected to increase owner-directed proximity and contact seeking behavior, this effect was not observed. In fact, in the baseline phase, dogs spent significantly more time seeking proximity to their owners when they received saline than when they received OT. No other main effects on behavior were found. These results suggest that nasally administered OT's effects on attachment related behavior may be limited. |
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Udell, Monique A. R. Goddik, Lisbeth Rosenlicht, Giovanna Saturn, Sarina Animal and Rangeland Sciences Oregon State University. Graduate School |
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Thielke, Lauren E. |
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Thielke, Lauren E. |
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Effects of Intranasal Oxytocin on Attachment in Pet Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) |
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Effects of Intranasal Oxytocin on Attachment in Pet Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) |
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Effects of Intranasal Oxytocin on Attachment in Pet Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) |
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Effects of Intranasal Oxytocin on Attachment in Pet Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) |
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Effects of Intranasal Oxytocin on Attachment in Pet Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) |
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effects of intranasal oxytocin on attachment in pet dogs (canis lupus familiaris) |
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Oregon State University |
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https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/2801pj749 |
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Canis lupus |
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Canis lupus |
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