Jana Kottferová, DVM, PhD., is currently employed at the Workplace of Applied Ethology and Professional Ethics within the Department of Public Veterinary Medicine and Animal Welfare at the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Slovakia. Jana's research encompasses the fields of veterinary medicine, behavioural science, and animal science, with a primary emphasis on scientific investigations into animal welfare. The research specifically focuses on the behaviour of companion animals, issues related to problem behaviour, and the potential for prediction and therapy. Jana has substantial practical experience in conducting behavioural tests, encompassing dogs with both normal and inappropriate behaviours, as well as assessments of ageing dogs and working dogs. Jana also explores the correlation between behavioural tests and physiological parameters, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between behaviour and physiological aspects in these animals.