A preliminary study on the use of the Socially Acceptable Behavior test as a test for shyness/confidence in the temperament of dogs

Meester, Rudy De; Bacquer, Dirk De; Peremans, Kathelijne; Vermeire, Simon; Planta, Doreen J; Coopman, Frank; Audenaert, Kurt

doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2007.10.005

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“…This study therefore demonstrated that while questionnaires might be helpful in assessing behavioral problems some of the time, they may vary in quality and do not accurately predict the maintaining variables for unwanted behavior in all cases. Similar results have been found in studies investigating the ability of questionnaires designed to assess temperament to accurately predict future behavior in canines (de Meester et al, 2008). Lola's caregiver identified attention as the maintaining variable, whereas the data collected during the functional analysis identified gaining access to a tangible item as the maintaining variable.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

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Decreasing dog problem behavior with functional analysis: Linking diagnoses to treatment

Dorey

Tobias

Udell

et al. 2012

Journal of Veterinary Behavior

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Decreasing dog problem behavior with functional analysis: Linking diagnoses to treatment

Dorey

Tobias

Udell

et al. 2012

Journal of Veterinary Behavior

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“…Seven of the original 11 subscales were validated using a panel of 200 dogs previously diagnosed with specific behavior problems 12 . More recently, other studies have provided criterion validation of the C-BARQ by demonstrating associations between factor and item scores and training outcomes in working dogs 22 , the performance of dogs in various standardized behavioral tests 23 24 25 26 , and neurophysiological markers of canine anxiety and compulsive disorders 27 28 . The original C-BARQ was translated into Japanese by two behavioral professionals and reviewed by two professors 15 .…”

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Comparison of owner-reported behavioral characteristics among genetically clustered breeds of dog (Canis familiaris).

Tonoike

Nagasawa

Mogi

et al. 2015

Sci Rep

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During the domestication process, dogs were selected for their suitability for multiple purposes, resulting in a variety of behavioral characteristics. In particular, the ancient group of breeds that is genetically closer to wolves may show different behavioral characteristics when compared to other breed groups. Here, we used questionnaire evaluations of dog behavior to investigate whether behavioral characteristics of dogs were different among genetically clustered breed groups. A standardized questionnaire, the Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ), was used, and breed group differences of privately-owned dogs from Japan (n = 2,951) and the United States (n = 10,389) were analyzed. Results indicated that dogs in the ancient and spitz breed group showed low attachment and attention-seeking behavior. This characteristic distinguished the ancient group from any other breed groups with presumed modern European origins, and may therefore, be an ancestral trait.

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“…Planta () shortened this test to the Sociable Acceptable Behavior test (SAB test) containing only 16 test elements. This shortened version was developed as an alternative which could easily be used by kennel clubs (De Meester et al, ; van den Berg et al, ).…”

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A quick assessment tool for human‐directed aggression in pet dogs

Klausz

Kis

Persa

et al. 2013

Aggressive Behavior

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Many test series have been developed to assess dog temperament and aggressive behavior, but most of them have been criticized for their relatively low predictive validity or being too long, stressful, and/or problematic to carry out. We aimed to develop a short and effective series of tests that corresponds with (a) the dog's bite history, and (b) owner evaluation of the dog's aggressive tendencies. Seventy-three pet dogs were divided into three groups by their biting history; non-biter, bit once, and multiple biter. All dogs were exposed to a short test series modeling five real-life situations: friendly greeting, take away bone, threatening approach, tug-of-war, and roll over. We found strong correlations between the in-test behavior and owner reports of dogs' aggressive tendencies towards strangers; however, the test results did not mirror the reported owner-directed aggressive tendencies. Three test situations (friendly greeting, take-away bone, threatening approach) proved to be effective in evoking specific behavioral differences according to dog biting history. Non-biters differed from biters, and there were also specific differences related to aggression and fear between the two biter groups. When a subsample of dogs was retested, the test revealed consistent results over time. We suggest that our test is adequate for a quick, general assessment of human-directed aggression in dogs, particularly to evaluate their tendency for aggressive behaviors towards strangers. Identifying important behavioral indicators of aggressive tendencies, this test can serve as a useful tool to study the genetic or neural correlates of human-directed aggression in dogs.

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A preliminary study on the use of the Socially Acceptable Behavior test as a test for shyness/confidence in the temperament of dogs

Cited by 38 publications

References 38 publications

Decreasing dog problem behavior with functional analysis: Linking diagnoses to treatment

Decreasing dog problem behavior with functional analysis: Linking diagnoses to treatment

Comparison of owner-reported behavioral characteristics among genetically clustered breeds of dog (Canis familiaris).

A quick assessment tool for human‐directed aggression in pet dogs

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