Human directed aggression in domestic dogs (Canis familiaris): Occurrence in different contexts and risk factors

摘要: Abstract The consequence for dogs of showing aggression towards people is often euthanasia or relinquishment. Aggression also a sign compromised welfare in dogs, and public health issue people. aims this study were to estimate the numbers three contexts (unfamiliar on entering, outside house, family members); identify whether these co-occur, investigate risk factors each context using multivariable analyses. In cross-sectional convenience sample UK dog owners, (defined as barking, lunging, growling biting) unfamiliar was more common than members. Most did not show multiple contexts, suggesting that behaviour may be learnt response situations rather general characteristic individuals. Older owners less likely report directed entering house younger ones. Female visitors. Increasing age associated with increased both house. neutered had reduced all contexts. Dogs Utility Hounds groups defined by Kennel Club an members compared cross-breeds, although post hoc analyses identified no specific individual breed risks. Gundogs has Where acquired their factor household Attendance at puppy classes out house; attending ring-craft when use positive punishment negative reinforcement based training methods chance Importantly, types aggression, variables measured explained relatively small amount variance (