Dog Body Language
Article: Communication in Dogs — The article covers looking/visual signals, touch, sounds, and scents. It shows that you should always read canine communication in the full context of the situation, not as isolated signals.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168159124000546?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Dog Management
Article: Management Practices Among Dog Owners (population study)
Howell et al. describe the day-to-day management practices owners use (exercise, household rules, equipment) and link these to welfare outcomes—useful for grounding your advice in what people actually do.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1558787815002038?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Rest time
Article: How Long and When Do Dogs Sleep? (descriptive analysis)
Adult dogs sleep on average about 10–12 hours per 24-hour period; the pattern varies by age and by individual. In practice: adjust the daily routine to the dog’s age and needs.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7401528/?utm_source=chatgpt.com