Behavior test for seven-week old puppies (Canis familiaris): Inter-rater reliability and factors associated with test performance.

ABSTRACT: Behavioral development in domestic dogs has been investigated for predicting suitability for service dog work or for matching with the "right" families as well as for identifying predispositions to behavioral problems. Findings from the scientific literature seem to confirm that conducting behavioral tests at 7 weeks of age is too early to reliably predict the temperament and personality of a dog. However, this period for domestic dogs is sensitive for early life learning and conditions during this time could have important consequences in adulthood. The aims of this study were to evaluate inter-rater reliability of a simple standardized test and to investigate which factors influence the behavioral reaction of puppies. 105 seven-week old puppies were exposed to five subtests: social attra

SUBMITTER: Alberghina D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7390333 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature