Olfactory Research in Dogs

This book unites cutting-edge research related to various aspects of dog olfaction. It includes rich expertise about detection dogs with application perspectives, and expands beyond.
In four clearly arranged sections, readers will discover specialist contributions on:

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

  Links canine olfaction science to practice Covers not only detection dogs and application examples, but expands beyond Strikes significant arcs to comparative neurobiology and dog welfare

  Autorentext
  Dr. Lucia Lazarowski is Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, & Pharmacology at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, and Chief Scientist at Auburn University s Canine Performance Sciences. She has 10 years of experience studying olfaction, cognition, and behavior in dogs. Her research focuses on improving the selection, training, and welfare of detection dogs.

  Inhalt
  Part I. Fundamentals of Olfaction.- Chapter 1. Peripheral olfactory pathway anatomy, physiology and genetics (Melissa Singletary).- Chapter 2. Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the olfactory signal transduction pathway (Melissa Singletary).- Chapter 3. Canine olfactory dysfunction (David Dorman).- Part II. Methodological Considerations.- Chapter 4. Behavioral Characteristics Associated with Detection Dog Success (Lucia Lazarowski).- Chapter 5. Canine Olfactometry: Tools, Techniques and Procedures (Lauryn DeGreeff).- Chapter 6. Sources of Human Bias in Canine Olfactory Research (Sarah Krichbaum).- Chapter 7. Human scent dynamics combining theory and practice in locating people (G.A.A. Schoon).- Part III. The role of olfaction in dog cognition and welfare, and for learning and training methods.