A study encompassing some 9,000 dogs conducted at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that fearfulness, age, breed, the company of other members of the same species and the owner s previous experience of dogs were associated with aggressive behaviour towards humans. The findings can potentially provide tools for understanding and preventing aggressive behaviour.
Dogs aggressive behavior towards humans often caused by fear ANI | Updated: May 03, 2021 23:34 IST
Helsinki [Finland], May 3 (ANI): A recent study encompassing some 9,000 dogs conducted at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that fearfulness, age, breed, the company of other members of the same species, and the owner s previous experience of dogs were all associated with aggressive behaviour towards humans.
The findings published in the journal Scientific Reports can potentially provide tools for understanding and preventing aggressive behaviour. Aggressive behaviour in dogs can include growling, barking, snapping and biting. These gestures are part of normal canine communication, and they also occur in non-aggressive situations, such as during play. However, aggressive behaviour can be excessive, making the dog a health threat to both humans and other animals.
The most expensive dog breeds of 2021. Picture: Pixabay The most expensive dog breeds of 2021 have been revealed - is your dog on the list? The price of a puppy has increased by an average of £1,249 since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, rising from £1,066 to £2,315. Research carried out by Benchmark Kennelshas revealed the priciest puppies in the UK, finding average asking prices ranging from £1,050 to £3,700, over double the pre-lockdown 2020 value. With puppy prices climbing since the start of last year, the Benchmark Kennels team decided to investigate which breeds are now the most expensive. Across the 42 popular breeds surveyed, the team found that puppy prices have risen by £1,249 since March 2020. This cost has increased by 132.3%, with the average puppy more than doubling in price from £1,066 to £2,315.
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