Differences in stress and happiness between owners who perceive their dogs as well behaved or poorly behaved when they are left alone

This study was performed to identify differences between a group of 36 dog owners who reported separation-related behavioral problems in their dogs and a group of 40 dog owners who perceived their dogs as well behaved in their absence. The variables compared between these groups were attachment, trainability, human-dog relationship, owner-dog compatibility, happiness and stress. Dogs whose owners perceived that they were well behaved when left alone had more years within the household and higher scores in trainability; their owners also reported a better relationship with the dog and lower attachment scores than the group that perceived separation-related problems in their dogs.

Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - August 3, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: M ónica Teresa González-Ramírez, Minerva Vanegas, René Landero Source Type: research