Lateralized Functions in the Dog Brain

Understanding the complementary specialisation of the canine brain has been the subject of increasing scientific study over the last 10 years, chiefly due to the impact of cerebral lateralization on dog behaviour. In particular, behavioural asymmetries, which directly reflect different activation of...

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Published inSymmetry (Basel) Vol. 9; no. 5; p. 71
Main Authors Siniscalchi, Marcello, D’Ingeo, Serenella, Quaranta, Angelo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 13.05.2017
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Activation
Asymmetry
Behavior
Brain
Dogs
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Summary:Understanding the complementary specialisation of the canine brain has been the subject of increasing scientific study over the last 10 years, chiefly due to the impact of cerebral lateralization on dog behaviour. In particular, behavioural asymmetries, which directly reflect different activation of the two sides of the dog brain, have been reported at different functional levels, including motor and sensory. The goal of this review is not only to provide a clear scenario of the experiments carried out over the last decade but also to highlight the relationships between dogs’ lateralization, cognitive style and behavioural reactivity, which represent crucial aspect relevant for canine welfare.
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ISSN:2073-8994
2073-8994
DOI:10.3390/sym9050071