Owner complaints of canine behavior in Iran–A preliminary survey

Tamimi, Naqa; Malmasi, Abdolali; Talebi, Anise; Tamimi, Fatemeh; Amini, Atoosa

doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2012.05.007

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“…Despite such ambiguity, behavioral problems are becoming a common concern among dog owners. It has been reported that more than 80% of dogs kept in homes exhibit behavioral problems [9, 22, 35].…”

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“…It is known that common behavioral problems vary among different countries [9, 22, 23, 35]. A survey conducted in Australia reported that the main behavioral problems were overexcitement, jumping up on people, and rushing at people or dogs [23].…”

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“…Even within the same country, common behavioral problems can vary according to region. For example, in Iran, jumping up, aggression toward dogs, and aggression toward people are reported as the most frequent behavioral problems in Tehran [35] whereas excessive activity, inappropriate elimination, and fearfulness are the main behavioral problems in Mashhad [22]. Given that dog owners usually consult veterinarians regarding behavioral problems [15, 38], it is important for veterinarians, especially general practitioners, to have good knowledge about the most frequent behavioral problems in their area.…”

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Prevalence of 25 canine behavioral problems and relevant factors of each behavior in Japan

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Undesirable behaviors exhibited by dogs are called canine behavioral problems. Behavioral problems are common among dogs kept in ordinary homes; hence, veterinarians need to have sufficient knowledge of these problems, so as to advise owners. Among dogs kept in ordinary Japanese homes, only a few behaviors have been investigated regarding prevalence and relevant factors. To improve understanding of behavioral problems, a comprehensive survey is crucial. In this study, we distributed an online survey including general information and questions about 25 canine behaviors that can become problematic to owners, to investigate (1) the prevalence of behavioral problem, (2) the most common behavioral problems, and (3) the relevant factors of each behavior. We collected 2,050 valid responses. Among all dogs, 86.0% exhibited at least one behavioral problem. “Barking at noises inside the house”, “Barking at unfamiliar visitors”, and “Pica” were the most frequent behavioral problems. To reveal those factors related to the expression of each behavior, we performed multiple logistic regression analyses, with the presence of behaviors as objective variables and dogs’ general information as explanatory variables. Breed, age, the presence of other dogs in the household, sex, neutering status, source of acquisition, and type of residence were associated with 19, 16, 5, 4, 4, 4, and 1 behaviors, respectively. This study revealed the prevalence of 25 canine behavioral problems in Japan and relevant factors of each behavior. Our findings will be useful for veterinarians in advising owners about preventing behavioral problems.

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“…Excitable dog behavior such as jumping on people is a very common behavior, especially for young dogs [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]. A recent study reported jumping up as the most common behavioral complaint (56.8%) described by dog owners who attended the Small Animal Hospital, University of Tehran [ 4 ]. This behavior can be bothersome and sometimes even dangerous, particularly when the dog is large.…”

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Characteristics of Excitable Dog Behavior Based on Owners’ Report from a Self-Selected Study

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Simple SummaryThis study provides information about owners’ experiences with their dogs’ excitable behavior. We found that certain daily scenarios tended to prompt excitable behavior. The majority of owners in this self-selected sample were very frustrated with their excitable dog. Many dogs in the sample had other behavior problems.AbstractPast research has found that excitable dog behavior is prevalent among sheltered and owned dogs and many times is a reason for canine relinquishment. In spite of its prevalence in the canine population, excitable behavior is relatively unstudied in the scientific literature. The intent of this research was to understand the experience of owners of excitable dogs through the analysis of self-administered online questionnaires completed by owners as part of another study. We found that certain daily scenarios tended to prompt excitable behavior, with excitability most common when the owner or other people came to the dog’s home. All owners experienced some level of frustration with their dog’s excitable behavior, with the majority being very frustrated. Many dogs in the sample had other behavior problems, with disobedient, destructive, chasing and barking behaviors being the most commonly reported. Other characteristics of excitable dogs also are discussed. Although the ability to generalize from these results is likely limited, due to targeted recruitment and selection of owners of more excitable dogs, this research provides valuable insights into the owner’s experience of excitable behavior. We hope this study prompts more research into canine excitable behavior which would expand our understanding of this behavior and help behaviorists, veterinarians, and shelters develop tools for managing it, as well as provide better education to owners of excitable dogs.

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“…The problem the field faces is in the depth and breadth of the epidemiological studies. So, the paper by Tamimi et al (2013) is an extremely welcome addition to the literature. In this study of dogs in Iran, access to a yard affected class of behavioral complaint, again showing that dogs are affected by decisions made by clients and by cultural effects on how we maintain and interact with the animals that share our lives.…”

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Owner complaints of canine behavior in Iran–A preliminary survey

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Prevalence of 25 canine behavioral problems and relevant factors of each behavior in Japan

Prevalence of 25 canine behavioral problems and relevant factors of each behavior in Japan

Characteristics of Excitable Dog Behavior Based on Owners’ Report from a Self-Selected Study

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