Abstract
Simple SummaryAbnormal, repetitive behaviors often pose a problem for dog owners. Such behaviors are considered undesirable if they pose a nuisance or a danger to humans. This study aimed to identify factors (breed, sex, origin, housing conditions) and situations that contribute to undesirable behaviors, such as aggression towards humans and other dogs/animals, separation anxiety, excessive vocalization, and oral and locomotion behaviors in the ancient dog breeds Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Basenji, Samoyed and Siberian husky. Undesirable behaviors were analyzed based on the results of a survey involving dog owners. Undesirable behaviors were most frequently reported in Akitas, Siberian huskies and Samoyeds, and they were more prevalent in males than in females and dogs living indoors with or without access to a backyard. Aggressive behaviors towards other dogs and animals, excessive vocalization and undesirable motor activities posed the greatest problems in ancient dog breeds.Abnormal repetitive behaviors often pose problems for dog owners. Such behaviors are considered undesirable if they pose a nuisance or a danger to humans. Ancient dog breeds are intelligent, sociable, active, boisterous and need regular outdoor exercise, but are also independent and reluctant to follow commands. This study aimed to identify factors (breed, sex, origin, housing conditions) and situations that contribute to undesirable behaviors, such as aggression towards humans and other dogs/animals, separation anxiety, excessive vocalization, and oral and locomotion behaviors in Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Basenji, Samoyed and Siberian husky. Undesirable behaviors in dogs were analyzed based on the results of 897 questionnaires. Breed influenced aggressive behavior towards other dogs/animals, aggression towards humans, undesirable oral and locomotion behaviors, and excessive vocalization. Aggressive behaviors were more prevalent in females than in males. Housing conditions were linked with aggression towards other dogs/animals, aggression at mealtime, and excessive vocalization. Undesirable behaviors were most frequently reported in Akitas, Siberian huskies and Samoyeds, and they were more prevalent in males than in females and dogs living indoors with or without access to a backyard. Aggressive behaviors towards other dogs and animals, excessive vocalization and undesirable motor activities posed the greatest problems in ancient dog breeds.
Highlights
Abnormal repetitive behaviors often pose a problem for dog owners [1]
This study aimed to identify factors and situations that contribute to undesirable behaviors, such as aggression towards humans and other dogs/animals, aggression at mealtime, separation anxiety, excessive vocalization, and undesirable oral and locomotion behaviors in ancient dog breeds: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Basenji, Samoyed and Siberian husky
Undesirable behaviors were analyzed in selected ancient dog breeds, including Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Basenji, Samoyed and Siberian husky, based on an online survey conducted among the users of social networking sites dedicated to ancient dog breeds
Summary
Abnormal repetitive behaviors often pose a problem for dog owners [1]. Compulsive behaviors are defined as repetitive acts that exceed normal functions and disrupt daily activities [9,10,11]. Behavioral problems emerge in stressful situations when an animal cannot physically escape from the source of stress or in the absence of exciting stimuli [10,14,15,16]. Such problems arise when animals are unable to cope with sudden changes in their environment. Withheld rewards cause frustration, which can lead to stereotypes
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