Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves so poorly? Due to recent studies scientists have the answer, but dog owners might find that they may not like what the researchers have to say. It appears as though it is the owners fault as to why they have such a bold dog. According to previous research, scientists have found that the owner’s attitude towards their dog contributes to a variety of behavioral problems in the pup.
Recent studies have tried to answer the question as to why the owner’s attitude greatly affects the dog’s behavior by conducting two separate studies. Both of which were random internet surveys.The subjects were 1,185 German and 323 Hungarian dog owners. The owners completed five questionnaires. The questionnaires were the following: Demographic questions,Separation Behavior Questionnaire ( this was used to determine SRD in the dog), Human and Dog Big Five Inventory, and Adult attachment Scale.
Separation Related Disorder (SRD) is when the owner’s absence or the dog’s lack of access to owner causes the dog to behave poorly. Owners who have dog’s that suffer from SRD often complain about the dog’s destructive behavior at home, excessive vocalization( barking, growling, grunting), and inappropriate elimination( urinating and defecation). Other symptoms of SRD in the dog include hypersalivation or hyperventilation, increased pacing and circling, repetitive grooming, signs of withdrawal, or escaping behavior.
In the survey, scientist found that the owners who score higher on the attachment avoidance scale had a greater chance of their dog developing SRD.The results of the suvery suggest that the owners’ attachment avoidance may contribute to the development of SRD in the dog. From their results, researchers assume that the owners are not leaving their dogs in a safe and secure place when they leave them alone, and that they are not responding to their dog’s needs when they are available. As a result from the lack of attention from the owners, the dogs are developing an insecure attachment, causing them to have SRD and act out. Information found in this study can be used to treat and diagnose dogs who have or may have SRD.
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