Owners' abilities to recognise and comprehend signs or displays of aggression in their canine companions outwith the home environment

摘要

Due to welfare and safety factors, canine aggression is at the forefront of a vast volume of behavioural assessments. Conditions resulting in behaviour problems normally result from a form of stimuli, including internal (psychological) or external (handling errors). The study's main aims were establishing owner's level of awareness when their dog displays aggressive behaviours towards veterinary staff and discovering whether/why owners can be reluctant to disclose information to veterinary staff regarding incidences of frequent aggression in their canines. The results highlighted the importance of owner education with regards to the occurrence of canine aggression in stressful environments.