Influence of owners' attachment style and personality on their dogs' (Canis familiaris) separation-related disorder.

ABSTRACT: Previous research has suggested that owners' attitude to their family dogs may contribute to a variety of behaviour problems in the dog, and authors assume that dogs with separation-related disorder (SRD) attach differently to the owner than typical dogs do. Our previous research suggested that these dogs may have an insecure attachment style. In the present study we have investigated whether owners' attachment style, personality traits and the personality of the dog influence the occurrence of SRD in the dog. In an internet-based survey 1508 (1185 German and 323 Hungarian) dog-owners filled in five questionnaires: Demographic questions, Separation Behaviour Questionnaire (to determine SRD), Human and Dog Big Five Inventory and Adult Attachment Scale. We found that with owners' higher scor

SUBMITTER: Konok V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4338184 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature