Screen interaction behavior in companion dogs: results from a dog owner survey.

ABSTRACT: Despite availability of video content marketed for dog (Canis familiaris) entertainment, there is little information on dog behaviors when viewing content, nor describing which content is engaging. The aims of this study were to define demographics of dogs that engage with screens, owner observed behaviors, and perceived content interest. A digital survey was distributed to dog owners (03/2022-03/2023). We collected demographics, home environment, owner-rated behaviors, content interest, and interest in 4 presented videos. We compared the representation of dogs from different purebred dog groups (categorized by job/purpose by the American Kennel Club) with the estimated general purebred dog population. Most respondents (total n=1,246) lived in the USA (89%). Median age was 4 years,

SUBMITTER: Donohue LK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10783809 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature