Impacts of Puppy Early Life Experiences, Puppy-Purchasing Practices, and Owner Characteristics on Owner-Reported Problem Behaviours in a UK Pandemic Puppies Cohort at 21 Months of Age

Impacts of Puppy Early Life Experiences, Puppy-Purchasing Practices, and Owner Characteristics on Owner-Reported Problem Behaviours in a UK Pandemic Puppies Cohort at 21 Months of Age

Problem behaviours are a leading cause of relinquishment and euthanasia of young dogs. Previous research has identified associations between owner-reported problem behaviours and risk factors, including how dogs were acquired as puppies, early socialisation experiences, and owners’ experience levels...

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Main Authors: Claire L. Brand, Dan G. O’Neill, Zoe Belshaw, Fiona C. Dale, Bree L. Merritt, Kathryn N. Clover, Mi-Xue Michelle Tay, Camilla L. Pegram, Rowena M. A. Packer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
dogs
puppy
COVID-19
pandemic
welfare
behaviour
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/2/336

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