Alone or with a companion? Cooperative behaviour of hunting dogs in driven hunts

Cooperation among hunting dogs during driven hunts is essential for the successful execution of these hunts and the effective regulation of wild boar populations, which have been increasing across Europe.This contribution aims to evaluate cooperative behaviour among hunting dogs during driven hunts and to analyse the factors influencing cooperation between individual dogs.The importance of this work lies in understanding the effects of social bonds, training, and environmental conditions on the efficiency of hunting dogs during driven hunts.