Olfactory Research in Dogs (EPUB)

• 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 also for practicing veterinarians and professionals in the fields of canine detection, chemical sensing, working dog behavior and welfare.