Pawsitive Selection
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Pawsitive Selection
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Author : Mia Persson
language : en
Publisher: Linköping University Electronic Press
Release Date : 2020-01-21
Pawsitive Selection written by Mia Persson and has been published by Linköping University Electronic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-21 with categories.
Through domestication and recent selection, dogs have evolved a unique set of communicative skills to attract and redirect human attention. These social skills have not been seen to the same extent in socialised wolves and are therefore believed to have a significant genetic basis. The process of domestication and breed formation has also had effects on the structure of the dog genome that are favourable for genetic mapping. With a high amount of linkage and long haplotype blocks, fewer genetic markers are needed to find gene-trait associations in dogs than in humans. Dogs serve as an important research model for us since humans and dogs share several diseases, psychiatric disorders and behavioural traits. In Paper I, I recorded human-directed social behaviours during a two-minute unsolvable problem task in 500 laboratory beagles. The dogs were living at a breeding facility and had been bred, kept and handled under standardised conditions. Behaviours related to task solving and human-directed contact seeking were separated in a principal component analysis, indicating that the behavioural test can be used to study dog-human interaction. Narrowsense heritability (h2) of the largest principal component related to contact seeking behaviours was estimated to 0.23. This study found a significant genetic basis to the variation seen in human-directed contact seeking behaviours recorded in this population. Next, in Paper II, we collected and genotyped the DNA of 190 of the previously tested beagles with an HD Canine SNP-chip. To find genes associated with human-directed contact seeking I performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS), showing one significant and two suggestive single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers on chromosome 26. The significant SNP is located within a gene named SEZ6L, previously associated with autism in human studies. Two adjacent SNPs with suggestive association were found within a gene called ARVCF, which has been associated with schizophrenia. To our knowledge, this was the first genome-wide study to present regions within the dog genome associated with inter-species communication in dogs. However, these results could have been unique to this beagle population, so Paper III aimed to verify our previous findings in additional dog breeds. We tested 100 Labrador retrievers and 61 golden retrievers with the same unsolvable problem-task used in Paper I. Their DNA was collected and each individual was genotyped by pyrosequencing on two of the previously identified SNPs. To study the effects of recent selection, the Labrador retrievers were divided into two types. The common type is mainly bred and used for dog shows and as a pet, while the field type is mainly bred and used for hunting purposes. In this study, we found that both markers varied in both dog breeds and was significantly associated with human-directed contact-seeking behaviours. Allele frequencies differed significantly between Labrador retriever types, suggesting that these loci have been affected by recent selection. In conclusion, Paper III verifies the results found in Paper II. Finally, in Paper IV we investigated the association between dogs’ human-directed social skills and previously known SNP markers in the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) region. The oxytocin system plays an important role in the formation of social bonds and may therefore also be important in the bond between dogs and humans. Here, we hypothesized that dogs receiving intranasal oxytocin respond differently to the hormone, depending on the receptor type. To investigate this, 60 golden retrievers were genotyped for SNP markers in the OXTR region and tested with the unsolvable problem task used in Paper I and III. An association was found between genotype and social behaviour in response to oxytocin administration. Dogs responded differently to oxytocin treatment, depending on OXTR genotype. In summary, this thesis contributes to the knowledge on genetic influence of interspecies communication in dogs.
Pawsitive Choices Social And Emotional Learning Educator Curriculum
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Author : Lindsey Kealey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-08-09
Pawsitive Choices Social And Emotional Learning Educator Curriculum written by Lindsey Kealey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-09 with categories.
PAWsitive Choices Social and Emotional Learning Educator Curriculum is a social and emotional learning curriculum for schools and families. The educator curriculum is an easy-to-use guide that teaches children how to solve problems, regulate emotions, make positive choices, and more.
Visit With Sofia
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Author : R. Hope McCloud
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2010-11-17
Visit With Sofia written by R. Hope McCloud and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-17 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
What a colorful, pleasant, experience it is to page through this beautiful book. Here is a fresh way to help children talk about their thoughts and feelings. Pastor Jim Kok, Minister of Care and Kindness, at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California I liked reading this book. Its so cute. I think when a parent reads this book to their kids they will get to know them better by listening to the answer they will get. Laura and her dog Alley Heartwarming. An insightful story reflecting the depth of the human animal bond. This is an inspiration for all of us going through the highs and lows of life. Children (and their parents) learn how being touched by love enriches our life and that we are all better people for it. Rene Brewer, D.V.M. C.V.A. Brilliant, I love the way the author uses sweet Sofia to help people of all ages to cope. Brenda Bass, pet owner and Welcome Waggn owner. This book is about the hope and adventure that comes from overcoming loss or change. Sofia is an adorable Beagle who helps her mom rise above the pain from a sudden relationship breakup and the urgency to move from her family home. Sofia and her story symbolize anyone suffering from a loss. Children and pets do not have a choice over a breakup, the death of a loved one or a sudden move. However, we can help them heal by showing them love and learning how to really listen to them even when we also feel the hurt from the pain of loss. The questions in this book are designed to create opportunities for the reader to share their thoughts and answers, with someone they trust, in a safe and loving place. The listener simply needs to respond to the answers with a polite thank you. Please read this story in a quiet place without interruptions, distractions or judgment. There is no right or wrong answer. Thoughtful answers come from a persons loving and kind heart. When someone with a caring heart hears the answers, the other person can heal. Listening with an open heart is a healing gift of unconditional love and the way to a pawsitive life.
Bear S Amazing Brain
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Author : Lindsey Kealey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Bear S Amazing Brain written by Lindsey Kealey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with categories.
Bear's Amazing Brain School Edition teaches important social and emotional learning concepts. Through the adventures of Bear and his teacher and friends, readers learn how to regulate emotions, make positive choices, set and measure goals, learn from mistakes, collaboratively solve problems, and strengthen relationships. This book includes a comprehensive educator digital curriculum component with QR codes and links to online access to downloadable posters, student activities, videos, and more.
Cat Talk
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Author : Sonya Fitzpatrick
language : en
Publisher: NYLA
Release Date : 2003-03-04
Cat Talk written by Sonya Fitzpatrick and has been published by NYLA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-03-04 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Sonya Fitzpatrick’s “unique ability to communicate with all creatures great and small has brought her international attention as the premiere animal communicator” –News-Sun.In Cat Talk, America’s most beloved and trusted animal psychic helps readers to better understand their favorite feline. Sonya Fitzpatrick shares secrets of the cat world so that cat lovers all around the world can communicate better with their feline pets – from silly kittens to curmudgeonly cats.Readers will learn:• What is really important to a cat• How to deal with behavioral problems• Tips on nutrition and diet• How to find missing cats• And for those interested in learning to communicate with their pet, a step-by-step guide to learning cat talk!
Bear S Amazing Brain
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Author : Lindsey Kealey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-08-09
Bear S Amazing Brain written by Lindsey Kealey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-09 with categories.
Bear's Amazing Brain School Edition teaches important social and emotional learning concepts. Through the adventures of Bear and his teacher and friends, readers learn how to regulate emotions, make positive choices, set and measure goals, learn from mistakes, collaboratively solve problems, and strengthen relationships!
Stay Pawsitive
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Author : Dog Club Art Publishing
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-09-12
Stay Pawsitive written by Dog Club Art Publishing and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-12 with categories.
This dog owner and dog lover's journal and notebook with a unique cover design is the perfect choice to jot down any ideas and thoughts to help you throughout your dog ownership or dog training journey. Add to your cart now! If you are looking for a gift for someone who loves dogs then this lined blank notebook is a great option for you. Product Features: A lot of space inside to write your ideas and all the information about your dog or whatever else you want Themed cover with an inspirational quote Product Description: 6" x 9" 100 blank lined pages Unique matte cover design We also have other cover designs available for this type of book so please check our other listings by clicking on the 'Author Name' which is located below the title of this product Tips And Ideas On How You Can Use This Book: Gift for a friend or relative who loves dogs Gift for someone who adopted a dog Pitbull Owner's gift Dog trainer gift Dog trainers supplies Many More Order your copies now!
Bear S Amazing Brain
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Author : Lindsey Kealey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-08-09
Bear S Amazing Brain written by Lindsey Kealey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-09 with categories.
Bear's Amazing Brain Home Edition teaches important social and emotional learning concepts. Through the adventures of Bear and his family and friends, readers learn how to regulate emotions, make positive choices, set and measure goals, learn from mistakes, collaboratively solve problems, and strengthen relationships!
Pug Solves A Problem
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Author : Lindsey Kealey
language : en
Publisher: Pawsitive Choices LLC
Release Date : 2021-04-24
Pug Solves A Problem written by Lindsey Kealey and has been published by Pawsitive Choices LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-24 with categories.
Pug Solves a Problem teaches important problem-solving skills. Through this story of Pug and his family, readers learn how to collaboratively solve problems, learn from mistakes, and strengthen relationships!
Stay Pawsitive
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Author : Dogfur Journals
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-11-21
Stay Pawsitive written by Dogfur Journals and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-21 with categories.
Beautifully illustrated on this 6x9" high-quality, soft matte cover filled with 110 lined pages, this blank lined journal notebook is perfect for writers, artists, students and note takers for use at school, home or work. Blank Lined Journals are perfect for: Diary Doodle Diaries Travel Journals Artist Journal Brainstorming Note Taking Stocking Stuffers & Gift Baskets Christmas Gift Birthday Gifts Graduation & End of School Year Gifts Teacher Gifts Study Note Journals & so much more.... Write, Note Take, Doodle the Choice Is Yours!