Understanding and preventing canine aggression

了解并预防犬类的攻击行为

• 批准号: 402679-2012
• 负责人: Niel, Lee
• 金额: $ 2.11万
• 依托单位: University of Guelph
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
• 财政年份: 2013
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2013-01-01 至 2014-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=529659
• 关键词: Understanding; preventing; canine; aggression

Canine aggression is a serious threat to human and animal safety, and is one of the top behavioural reasons for dog euthanasia and relinquishment to shelters. Previous research on aggression in dogs has largely focused on accurately identifying individuals with current aggressive tendencies, and assessing whether different methods of treatment are effective. While treatment of minor to moderate aggression is generally possible with drug therapy and intensive training, owners may not be willing to undertake these treatments due to associated risks or the level of time and effort required. Prevention of these problem behaviours in the first place is a better solution. The long-term objective of the current research program is to determine which behavioural and physiological characteristics and environmental factors predispose dogs to the development of aggression.

犬类侵略是对人类和动物安全的严重威胁，也是狗安乐死和放弃庇护所的主要行为原因之一。 先前关于狗侵略的研究主要集中在准确地识别具有当前侵略性趋势的个体，并评估不同的治疗方法是否有效。尽管药物疗法和强化培训通常可以治疗次要到中度侵略性，但由于相关风险或所需的时间和精力，所有者可能不愿意接受这些治疗。首先，预防这些问题行为是更好的解决方案。当前研究计划的长期目的是确定哪些行为和生理特征和环境因素使狗倾向于侵略的发展。