Canine Behavioral Research Assignment
Sleep Patterns
16 hrs daily average
Most active: early morning and late evening
Signs of REM sleep observed
Territory Marking
Scent marking: urine marking on prominent spots
Ground scratching: leaving visual and scent cues
Sniffing and marking at head-level objects
Vocalizations
Barking: Alertness, excitement, or human interaction
Howling: 150-780 Hz
Growling: Warning or defensive communication
Daily Schedule
6:30 AM - Wake up
7:15 AM - Breakfast
8:45 AM - Morning walk
11:00 AM - Nap time
4:00 PM - Training or outdoor activity
6:45 PM - Dinner
9:00 PM - Quiet time or light play before bed
Health Notes
Grooming: Regular brushing, 2-3 times/week
Water: ~500-1,000 ml/day
Weekly activity and weight check
Food Preferences
Wet food preferred
Fish > Chicken > Beef
Fresh water essential
Social Behavior
Playful interactions observed
Shared resting areas common
Occasional dominance displays
Puppy Study - Subject A
Sleep Behavior - Subject A
Play Behavioral - Subject B
Outdoor Experiment