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

Animals, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(2), С. 336 - 336

Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2024

Problem behaviours are a leading cause of relinquishment and euthanasia young dogs. Previous research has identified associations between owner-reported problem risk factors, including how dogs were acquired as puppies, early socialisation experiences, owners’ experience levels. Puppies during the 2020 phase UK COVID-19 pandemic (“Pandemic Puppies”) more likely to be exposed many these factors compared puppies in 2019; however, consequences for their adult behaviour are, yet, unexplored. This study aimed investigate impact early-life provenance-based addition owner management strategies (including training methods) into adulthood, upon dog aged 21 months. An online longitudinal cohort n = 985 Pandemic was conducted, recruited from 4369 originally surveyed November–December 2020, which included data on why they socialisation/habituation experiences <16 weeks age. Nearly all owners (96.7%) reported that had exhibited at least one up months age (median: 5; IQR: 3–7). Almost third (30.9%) have displayed separation-related behaviours. Multivariable linear regression modelling revealed reporting use multiple aversive techniques (e.g., physical punishment), notably high this population (82.3%) previous studies. Attendance puppy classes sole protective factor against methods. underestimated hard would be; view among first-time owners. Urgent efforts required support vulnerable dogs, providing education regarding humane techniques, improve canine emotional health avoid future and/or behavioural euthanasia.

Язык: Английский

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Altered microbiome and metabolome profiling in fearful companion dogs: An exploratory study

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 20(1), С. e0315374 - e0315374

Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025

Behavioral dysfunctions in dogs represent one of the main social concerns, since they can endanger animals and human-dog relationship. Together with trigger stimulus (human, animal, place, scent, auditory stimuli, objects), experience stressful conditions, either multiple settings or unique situations, more often turning into generalized fear. Such a dysfunctional behavior be associated genetic susceptibility, environmental factors, traumatic experiences, medical conditions. The available therapy, based on approaches, management, neurochemical manipulation, through nutrition, supplements, medicines, pheromones, mainstays treatments currently accessible. Growing evidence humans highlight importance gut-brain axis modulation brain physiology as well. Here, taking advantage next generation sequencing approach, we sought to investigate potential connection between gut microbiota microbiome suffering from fear (n = 8), when compared healthy subjects who all lived different families. Faecal evaluation showed differential abundance taxa related Proteobacteria Firmicutes Phyla, case control dogs. Moreover, serum metabolomics documented significant alterations molecules GABA glutamate neurotransmission patients, well bile acids metabolism. Overall, our preliminary integrated investigations highlighted an intriguing role for microbiome-metabolome network, allowing further unveil pathophysiology relational issues companion paving way effective therapeutical approaches.

Язык: Английский

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The Effects of Dog Behavioural Problems on Owner Well-Being: A Review of the Literature and Future Directions

Deleted Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 1(1), С. 53 - 69

Опубликована: Июнь 11, 2024

Dog behavioural problems are one of the main reasons for dog relinquishment. Studies on how affect owner well-being limited. We review literature concerning link between and well-being. propose practical solutions to minimize negative impacts human welfare, whilst suggesting future research directions. Twenty-one studies were included in review. These indicate that may particularly reduce social interactions, increase emotions high arousal, such as stress frustration, caregiver burden symptoms both depression anxiety their owners. To improve we suggest targeting three areas: support dog–human dyad, owners psychological Considering lack field, further needed better understand relationship well-being, areas previously mentioned relinquishment

Язык: Английский

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Ethical Concerns about Fashionable Dog Breeding

Animals, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(5), С. 756 - 756

Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2024

The historical relationship between humans and dogs has involved selective breeding for various purposes, such as hunting, guarding, service roles. However, over time, there been a shift in preferences from functionality to aesthetics, which influenced the diverse sizes, shapes, coats of dog breeds. This review looks at fashionable questions ethics prioritising health behaviour. It aims alert potential owners, breeders, regulators importance considering dog's overall well-being, not just its appearance, resulted fad breeding, leading genetic disorders, issues, loss biodiversity. Ethical concerns arise brachycephalic breeds with respiratory conditions, inbreeding causing inherited overbreeding popular while shelter remain unadopted. Additionally, impact cosmetic surgeries on breeds, well neglect behavioural traits favour physical characteristics strict practices are also considered. current model can have negative emotional cognitive well-being dogs, resulting issues aggression, anxiety, other problems that significantly reduce their quality life. Unregulated demand rare lead illegal compromising animal welfare. Prospective veterinarians, kennel clubs, legislators all need play responsible role protecting animals.

Язык: Английский

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Understanding the behaviour of adopted northern Canadian community dogs through a mixed-methods approach

Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 106597 - 106597

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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The Well-Being of Companion Animal Caregivers and Their Companion Animals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Scoping Review

Animals, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(20), С. 3294 - 3294

Опубликована: Окт. 22, 2023

It is important to understand the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on animal caregivers and their companion animals in order inform responses future crises. Prior research inconsistent, with benefits companionship believed be overstated. In this scoping review, we searched four electronic databases hand-searched reference lists included studies. Over 4000 citations were found, 122 review. Reflecting pre-COVID literature, quantitative evidence association between psychological well-being during was mixed, numerous positive, negative, null findings reported. Studies highlighted pandemic, reported provide a routine, sense greater purpose, positive distraction from COVID-19, companionship, emotional support. However, participants also concerns about meeting animals' needs, fears catching or spreading virus, financial worries. Concerns what would happen if hospitalized led some delay testing treatment. Animals experienced (such as increased calmer mood) negative impacts clinginess separation anxiety). Companion should key consideration emergency preparedness plans.

Язык: Английский

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Puppy Socialisation Experiences in Relation to Age and COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions in the UK and ROI

Animals, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(10), С. 1471 - 1471

Опубликована: Май 15, 2024

Limited socialisation can contribute to the development of undesirable dog behaviours. The COVID-19 lockdown potentially limited opportunities, which may negatively impact future behaviour puppies raised during lockdown. Data were gathered from longitudinal study participants in United Kingdom/Republic Ireland via multiple questionnaires between May 2016 and November 2022. age phase (pre-, during, post-) on types experiences 8-to-19-week-old recency approximately 6-month-old examined. Puppies under 19-weeks had significantly more (from a predefined list) as they aged, pre-lockdown compared post-lockdown, but not other phases. Most met new adult or outside household, familiar dog, and/or child within last 1–7 days, this was similar During lockdown, experienced longer periods meeting their home. hypothesised have fewer found. However, quantity quality these been affected. Future research will explore relationships timing type by subsequent behaviour.

Язык: Английский

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Combining α-s1 Casozepine and Fluoxetine Treatment with a Behavioral Therapy Improves Symptoms in an Aggressive Dog: An Italian Case Report

Veterinary Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 10(7), С. 435 - 435

Опубликована: Июль 4, 2023

Behavioral dysfunctions in dogs represent a critical issue of the human–animal relationship. In particular, aggression can make interspecific coexistence quite complicated within family units, thus exposing all members to greater health risks. this present study, we documented multiple episodes against one two caused by 4-year-old neutered male pure breed Lagotto Romagnolo dog. To minimize impulsivity and anxiety-like behaviors patient as much possible improve his relationship with adopting family, used an interdisciplinary approach, employing specific skilled personnel, including veterinary behaviorist rehabilitating dog instructor. Nine months after fluoxetine treatment (0.8 mg/kg, SID), combination oral α-s1 casozepine administration, behavioral rehabilitation, owners reported significant reduction aggressive events terms intensity frequency. Collectively, our promising data pave way toward more detailed characterization α-s1-casozepine better evaluate potential involvement such compound modulation affected relational dysfunctions.

Язык: Английский

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Description of Twenty-Nine Animal Hoarding Cases in Italy: The Impact on Animal Welfare

Animals, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(18), С. 2968 - 2968

Опубликована: Сен. 20, 2023

The hoarding of animals is a psychiatric disease, characterized by compulsive collection animals, with relevant impact upon the care and welfare as well on human society. In Italy, there are neither substantial reports nor information shared about such phenomenon, making it difficult to draw clear picture hoarder profile. Therefore, in present work, we sought detail 29 cases animal accumulators who lived within two areas Lazio region, accumulated total 1080 from 2019 2022. line other international studies, observed prevalence middle-aged (in their fifties) women, mainly alone high level social health degradation. Most hoarded exhibited severe signs dehydration malnutrition, muscle hypotrophy, dermatological injuries, behavioral disorders. Animal not yet fully understood recognized psychosocial disorder, although produces deep suffering for themselves, corresponding family members, accumulated. given crucial welfare, cross-cultural networks aimed at properly raising awareness problem could be established.

Язык: Английский

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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on pet behavior and human-animal interaction: a longitudinal survey-based study in the United States

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 10

Опубликована: Ноя. 28, 2023

Introduction Although multiple studies have explored behavioral changes in pets during the strict lockdown of COVID-19 pandemic between May and July 2020, this longitudinal study uniquely investigated phases beyond lockdown. The primary objective research was to evaluate pandemic’s impact on pet behavior. Methods To achieve goal, we conducted an online survey, completed by owners residing United States June 2020 (including retrospective data for February April 2020) December 2021. encompassed four distinct phases: Pre-pandemic (data collected retrospectively), Strict lockdown, Prolonged Re-opening. Results discussion from surveys 3,278 across one six time points revealed declining trends all behavior problems both dogs cats. Concurrently, human-animal interaction activities also showed variations different phases. association interactions occurrence underscored importance not only exercise quantity but adherence consistent schedules, particularly dogs, mitigating problems. Interestingly, among cats, sleeping outside bedroom associated with a reduced aggression, anxiety, fear, physiological changes. However, sleep location displayed limited or no dogs. In summary, highlights tailoring interventions unique needs each species through mitigate enhance relationships.

Язык: Английский

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