An Evaluation of a Behaviour Assessment to Determine the Suitability of Shelter Dogs for Rehoming

We evaluated a scheme for assessing shelter dog behaviour, which used 28 tests and rated responses from 0 (positive response) to 5 (fear, tonic immobility, or escape attempts). The assessment was evaluated for 236 dogs, and was repeated by a different assessor for 39 dogs approximately 80 days after...

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Main Authors: A. H. Poulsen, A. T. Lisle, C. J. C. Phillips
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/523781

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