Behavioral and glucocorticoid responses of adult domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) to companionship and social separation.

Removal of 1 member of a long-standing pair of adult domestic dog (Canis familiaris) kennel mates from the home run for 4 hr had no effect on the behavior or plasma glucocorticoid levels of the remaining dog. When tested in a novel environment, dogs showed increased activity and elevated glucocortic... View More