Open AccessCHANGES IN THE ADAPTIVE CAPACITY OF DOGS OF DIFFERENT AGES TO WORKLOADS IN A MODERATE MONSOON CLIMATE
Author(s) -
A. S. Semenov,
Olga S. Poptsova
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
vestnik permskogo universiteta. seriâ biologiâ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1994-9952
DOI - 10.17072/1994-9952-2020-4-334-343
Subject(s) - breed , monsoon , service (business) , geography , demography , biology , ecology , meteorology , business , marketing , sociology
The article presents the results of changes in the adaptive ability of dogs of different ages before and after exposure to physical activity in different seasons of the year in the conditions of Sakhalin island (Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk). The main clinical and physiological parameters of the body of service dogs of the German shepherd breed were studied. The authors established a certain relationship between the degree of training and the response of the body of service dogs to physical activity in different seasons of the year. The most stressful periods for the life of service animals are summer and spring, and autumn and winter are consid-ered more comfortable. In General, the authors believe that service dogs are quite well adapted to use them in a moderate monsoon climate in the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk region, regardless of age. Regular train-ing conducted with service dogs increases their resistance to physical exertion and endurance, so older dogs have adaptive abilities.