Dogs Produce Distinctive Play Pants: Confirming Simonet et al. (2001).

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Title:	Dogs Produce Distinctive Play Pants: Confirming Simonet et al. (2001).
Authors:	Volsche, Shelly, Gunnip, Hannah, Brown, Cameron, Kiperash, Makayla, Root-Gutteridge, Holly, Horowitz, Alexandra
Source:	International Journal of Comparative Psychology. 2022, Vol. 35, p1-15. 15p.
Subjects:	Animal sound production, Dogs, Wireless microphones, Digital cameras, Pants
Abstract:	Identifying meaningful vocalizations in nonhuman animals can help explain the evolution of human communications. However, nonspeech- like sounds, including laughter equivalents, are not well studied, although they may be meaningful. In this pilot study, we investigate whether dogs perform a domain-specific pant during play by capturing vocalizations and behaviors during three interactions: training, play, and rest. Sixteen human and dog dyads participated in a session that included all three interactions in the same order: training, play, and rest. During these sessions, each partner wore wireless microphones that transmitted to a receiver and digital recorder, while a standalone digital camera captured video of the interactions. A one-way ANOVA demonstrated that dogs performed a domainspecific "play pant," which was almost completely absent during training and rest. These vocalizations mostly co-occurred with play behaviors (e.g., play bow) or tickling and cuddling. These preliminary findings suggest that a laugh-like play pant is used by dogs during play; future research should explore other interspecific acoustic signals as derived from conspecific signals and having communicative function. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Identifying meaningful vocalizations in nonhuman animals can help explain the evolution of human communications. However, nonspeech- like sounds, including laughter equivalents, are not well studied, although they may be meaningful. In this pilot study, we investigate whether dogs perform a domain-specific pant during play by capturing vocalizations and behaviors during three interactions: training, play, and rest. Sixteen human and dog dyads participated in a session that included all three interactions in the same order: training, play, and rest. During these sessions, each partner wore wireless microphones that transmitted to a receiver and digital recorder, while a standalone digital camera captured video of the interactions. A one-way ANOVA demonstrated that dogs performed a domainspecific "play pant," which was almost completely absent during training and rest. These vocalizations mostly co-occurred with play behaviors (e.g., play bow) or tickling and cuddling. These preliminary findings suggest that a laugh-like play pant is used by dogs during play; future research should explore other interspecific acoustic signals as derived from conspecific signals and having communicative function. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	08893667