Ecological behavior of free-ranging urban pet dogs

作者: Hildy D. Rubin , Alan M. Beck

DOI: 10.1016/0304-3762(82)90141-9

关键词: BusinessSocial relationDog ownersEcologyFree rangingBest interestsManagement toolAnimal Science and Zoology

摘要: Abstract This study details the basic ecological behaviors of activity, range and social interaction 15 individual pets that are permitted varying degrees freedom to roam without human supervision. The degree restraint provided by owner significantly influences pet's with people other dogs. Pets no supervision behave more like un-owned strays than those only occasionally run free. Knowledge pet dogs extensively time they kept unrestrained may encourage dog owners actively confine their obey leash laws. That is, control laws will appear less arbitrary consistent best interests community. In addition, relatively small ranges be utilized animal-control personnel as a management tool; it is efficient coax an animal back home, rather capture in hopes retrieved owner.

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