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Dog Owners’ Aggression is Transmittable to Their Pets: Study
Researchers at University of Pennsylvania conducted a year-long survey of dog owners, which also showed that using non-aversive or neutral training methods-such as additional exercise or rewards-elicited very few aggressive responses.
"Nationwide, the No. 1 reason why dog owners take their pet to a veterinary behaviorist is to manage aggressive behaviour. Our study demonstrated that many confrontational training methods, whether staring down dogs, striking them or intimidating them with physical manipulation does little to correct improper behavior and can elicit aggressive responses," said Meghan E. Herron, lead author of the study.
Researchers from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Penn said that primary-care veterinarians needed to advise owners of the risks associated with such training methods, and provide guidance and resources for safe management of behaviour problems.
The team produced a 30-item survey for dog owners who made behavioural service appointments at Penn Vet.
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