Fear vs. frustration – Possible factors behind canine separation related behaviour

摘要: The signs of separation related problems (SRP) may vary according to the inner state that triggers them - for example we found earlier dogs with owner-reported SRP were characterized a predominance whining during short isolation from owner, meanwhile barking occurred independently status. Based on theory owner represents resource dog hypothesise there is an association between permissive and inconsistent behaviour reduced frustration threshold in dog, which consequently will show specific SRP. In our study, personality traits measured questionnaire, while was observed outdoor test. We rather barked than whined test had more likely lenient owner. Dogs less frequently non-SRP if they owners. connection owner's permissiveness type emitted vocalisation supports attitude towards can be associated dogs' frustration-related as tend respond similar behaviours occur other frustrating situations.