Effects of happy and angry human voice recordings on postural stability in dogs: An exploratory biomechanical analysis.

ABSTRACT: Auditory stimuli are known to induce biomechanical balance responses, influencing postural stability in humans. These responses provide valuable insights into the interaction between auditory perception and physical balance. This study investigates the effect of human voices on postural stability in dogs during static stance. Twenty-three healthy pet dogs were assessed standing on a pressure plate under three auditory conditions: happy voice, angry voice, and no sound. Five conventional Center of Pressure (COP) parameters were analyzed, mediolateral displacement, craniocaudal displacement, support surface (SS_%), average speed (AS) and statokinesiogram length. A significant main effect of condition on SS_% (F (2) = 4.35, p = 0.019, η²p = 0.165) was found; SS_% values in the angry voice con

SUBMITTER: Affenzeller N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12851459 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature