Can shelter dog observers score behavioural expressions consistently over time?

Can shelter dog observers score behavioural expressions consistently over time?

Abstract A substantial number of dogs live in animal shelters worldwide. Stressors within the shelter environment can compromise their welfare, and scientific evaluations of feasible welfare assessment methods are therefore needed. Qualitative Behaviour Assessment (QBA) is a “whole-animal” approach...

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Main Authors: Solveig Marie Stubsjøen, Randi Oppermann Moe, Cicilie Johannessen, Maiken Larsen, Henriette Madsen, Karianne Muri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
Animal welfare
Behaviour
Fixed list of descriptors
Observer reliability
Qualitative behaviour assessment
Shelter dogs
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-022-00654-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-022-00654-x

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