Assessment of fear-related behaviours displayed by companion dogs (Canis familiaris) in response to social and non-social stimuli
Dogs that experience fear in response to everyday stimuli are likely to have reduced welfare,
and are at a higher risk for the development of behaviour problems. To properly investigate
the causes and consequences of canine fear it is important to correctly identify affected
individuals. The aim of this study was to determine which behaviours are associated with
fear in response to social and non-social stimuli. Testing took place within an outdoor pen
and involved 31 owned companion dogs. Each dog completed a series of separate trials�…
and are at a higher risk for the development of behaviour problems. To properly investigate
the causes and consequences of canine fear it is important to correctly identify affected
individuals. The aim of this study was to determine which behaviours are associated with
fear in response to social and non-social stimuli. Testing took place within an outdoor pen
and involved 31 owned companion dogs. Each dog completed a series of separate trials�…