An investigation using different data gathering methods into the prevalence of behavioral problems in shelter dogs – a pilot study

Behavioral problems, especially stereotypies, in shelter dogs may be an indication of poor management practices within the shelters. To facilitate the inclusion of behavioral problems in an official standardized protocol for shelter assessment, it is necessary to identify a method to gather prevalence data, which is both valid and feasible in terms of time and resources. The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the efficacy under these constraints, of different data gathering methods in assessing the prevalence of problem behavior in shelter dogs.
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research