Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2024.12.002
Camila Cavalli , Chris Dunnett , Nicole Fenwick
The information about dog training companies available on their websites varies in quality and clarity, which can affect how guardians choose a trainer. We collected and analysed information from public websites of dog training businesses in British Columbia (B.C.), Canada to learn about the training credentials, services, modes, and methods used. We recorded the number of trainers, gender, and training credentials of the lead trainer(s), reported training methodology, modes and types of training services, and whether other pet services were offered. We found 281 businesses operating in the province, and 72.24% (N=203) were identified as using only reward-based training methods. It was more likely for reward-based training businesses than aversive-based businesses to list training credentials on their websites [X2 (1, N = 244) = 28.74, p <0.001]. Most companies (98.22%) provided easily accessible information about the modes and type of training services offered. Online training was offered by 34.16% of companies. In terms of gender, and in line with previous research, we found that women outnumbered men as lead trainer. Women trainers were also more likely to employ reward-based methods [X2 (1, N = 264) = 20.19, p <0.001] and to hold training credentials [X2 (1, N = 264) = 13.91, p <0.001]. These findings provide a benchmark for future studies, as well as inform animal welfare advocacy and social change programs that aim to influence dog guardians to choose only reward-based trainers.
狗狗培训公司网站上提供的信息质量和清晰度参差不齐，这可能会影响监护人选择培训师的方式。我们收集并分析了加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚省（B.C.）狗狗培训企业的公共网站信息，以了解所使用的培训证书、服务、模式和方法。我们记录了培训师的数量、性别和首席培训师的培训证书、报告的培训方法、培训服务的模式和类型，以及是否提供其他宠物服务。我们发现在该省经营的281家企业中，72.24% （N=203）被确定为仅使用基于奖励的培训方法。奖励型培训企业比厌恶型培训企业更有可能在其网站上列出培训证书[X2 (1, N = 244) = 28.74, p <0.001]。大多数公司（98.22%）提供了关于所提供培训服务的模式和类型的易于获取的信息。34.16%的企业提供在线培训。在性别方面，与之前的研究一致，我们发现女性担任首席培训师的人数超过了男性。女性培训师也更有可能采用基于奖励的方法[X2 (1, N = 264) = 20.19, p <0.001]，并持有培训证书[X2 (1, N = 264) = 13.91, p <0.001]。这些发现为未来的研究提供了一个基准，也为动物福利倡导和社会变革项目提供了信息，这些项目旨在影响狗的监护人只选择基于奖励的训练员。
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This study investigated the relationship between young dairy heifers and stockpersons’ behavior using a Qualitative Behavior Assessment (QBA) across 26 dairy farms in Minas Gerais and São Paulo, Brazil. The farms housed Girolando cattle (Gir × Holstein), and behavioral evaluations were performed during the suckling management phase with at least five calves per farm. Descriptors established by the Welfare Quality® protocol were scored on a visual analog scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 150 mm. Additional data on farm characteristics were collected to contextualize the findings. A principal component analysis (PCA) of 20 descriptors describing the behavior of both stockpersons and heifers identified two main components. PC1 represented negative welfare states, while PC2 indicated positive welfare states. PC1 accounted for greater variability (45.33 %) compared to PC2 (17.97 %). Positive correlations were observed for descriptors such as “active,” “relaxed,” “calm,” “inquisitive,” “restless,” “sociable,” and “happy” in both stockpersons and calves, reflecting similar behavioral patterns. Negative welfare states contributed more significantly to the variability in PC1, while positive states had a smaller impact. The moderate correlation between descriptors describing stockpersons and calves highlights the interconnectedness of their behaviors. The study’s findings emphasize that human-animal interactions directly influence welfare outcomes. Effective management practices, particularly during the suckling phase, play a critical role in fostering positive welfare states in Girolando calves. These results provide a foundation for improving farm management strategies to enhance overall animal well-being.
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Behavioral disorders in cats can severely affect their well-being and the owner-pet relationship, sometimes resulting in relinquishment or euthanasia. While selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and tricyclic anti-depressants (TCAs) have been routinely used, venlafaxine, a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) that has been effective in treating various human psychiatric conditions, offers potential for veterinary use in addressing feline behavioral disorders.
This retrospective study evaluates the use of venlafaxine in 176 cats diagnosed with a variety of behavioral disorders to assess its efficacy, safety, and ease of administration within privately owned-cats. Cats were from multiple veterinary practices which collected data on dosage, administration, adverse effects, and overall treatment outcomes. Both quantitative and qualitative data were gathered through veterinary records and owner surveys, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of venlafaxine’s effect on cat behavior and wellbeing.
Findings from this study highlight venlafaxine as an effective treatment for a broad spectrum of behavioral disorders in cats, with a noteworthy rate of owner compliance in administering the drug, facilitated by its convenient formulation. Adverse effects were reported in 35.4% of the cats (N=61), they were primarily minor and of short duration. Dosage adjustments based on individual responses and specific behavioral diagnoses improved treatment outcomes and minimized adverse effects. A significant portion of the treated population exhibited substantial behavioral improvement, with 20% (N=35) of cats successfully weaned off the medication without a relapse of clinical signs.
Venlafaxine represents a promising pharmacological intervention for behavioral disorders in cats, meriting further investigation in prospective studies.
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Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2024.01.001
Sarah R.B. King , Mary J. Cole , Christine Barton , Kathryn A. Schoenecker
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Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/S1558-7878(25)00022-X
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Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2024.10.004
Daniela Bajková, Dana Kuřitková, Eva Sobotková, Tomáš Kopec, Radek Filipčík
The aim of the study was to evaluate the performance of warmblood horses in the Czech Republic based on the results of the Criteria of Young Horses (CYH) breeding competitions. In this study, we focused on the evaluation of horses in jumping competitions for mares, stallions and geldings aged 4–6 years. The statistical evaluation is based on the official CYH methodology, which takes into account the different difficulty of competitions for horses of different ages. Data from 2017 to 2021 were used for the evaluation. During this period, 645 horses participated in the competitions with 2691 starts. The statistical analysis evaluated the influence of age, sex, country of origin and breed group on the performance of the horses. Analysis of variance was used for comparison and Scheffe's test was used for subsequent post hoc analysis. Six-year-old horses were rated the highest (22.95 points) despite receiving the highest penalty points (3.29 penalty points). In the sex analysis, the overall rating for stallions was highly significant (P ≤ 0.01) higher than that of geldings and mares. Stallions were the least represented in terms of numbers (22.33 %), but they had the highest number of starts per horse (4.75 starts) and the best mean score (23.32 points). A total of 76.12 % of the horses that participated in the CYH were of Czech breeding, but their scores were statistically highly significant lower (P ≤ 0.01) than those of imported horses, with a difference in mean scores of 0.91 points. In terms of breed, the most numerous breeds were the Czech Warmblood (43.26 %) and then the Czech Sport Horse (17.52 %), but these breeds were below average in the overall evaluation (CZEWB 22.53 points, CSH 22.48 points). The third most represented breed was the Holstein horse, which, on the contrary, achieved the best average results (22.83 points) and the performance of representatives of this breed differed highly significantly (P ≤ 0.01) from most other breeds.
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Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2024.10.005
Michael P. Kranak , Sarah A. Kranak
One common and effective treatment for feline asthma is corticosteroids. However, when administered systemically, it is likely they will have negative side effects, which means they are not a viable long-term treatment option. Thus, delivering corticosteroids (e.g., fluticasone) via an inhaler is a more desirable treatment pathway. It can be difficult to administer medication via an inhaler to a cat, as it necessitates using an adapter, and it is unlikely a cat will tolerate the adapter being placed over their nose and mouth and breathe the requisite number of times to take the medication. We used a training protocol based on positive reinforcement and related behavioral principles to train a cat with asthma to tolerate an inhaler adapter and take fluticasone delivered via an inhaler. Results showed that the training effectively taught the patient to tolerate the adapter and take the medication. In short, the patient reliably emitted the terminal goal of 10 breaths in the adapter after training. A follow-up clinical exam and radiographs confirmed substantial improvements in functioning and reductions in clinical presentation.
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Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2024.10.001
Sara C. Owczarczak-Garstecka , Rachel A. Casey , Ben Cooper , Rosa E.P. Da Costa , Rachel H. Kinsman , Michelle S. Lord , Séverine Tasker , Adam Williams , Jane K. Murray
This study aimed to explore factors associated with owners reporting of problem behaviour in dogs. Owner-completed surveys collected as part of a longitudinal dog health/behaviour study were analysed. Owner-selected training methods were classified into four training categories on a scale from ‘Rewards only’ to ‘Aversive only’ that reflected the proportion of aversive- and rewards-based methods selected. ‘Owner-reported behaviour at 12 months’ (problem reported/ not) was modelled with logistic regression. Predictive variables included: dog/owner demographics; owner-reported behaviour at three timepoints (12/16 weeks, 6 and 9 months), the training category and change in the training category (to a more aversive/less aversive method or maintenance) at three timepoints (12/16 weeks, 9 and 12 months). The model was repeated for a subset of dogs whose owners completed a personality questionnaire (International Personality Item Pool-50). The second model included the predictive variables listed for the first model and owners’ personality scores. Dogs trained with only aversive methods were excluded (n <10). In the first model (X2=312, R2=0.33, p=<0.001, n=1130), owner-reported problem behaviour at 12 months was associated with the increased odds of: owner-reported problem behaviour at 12/16 weeks (OR=1.88, CI%1.38–2.55, p<0.001), 6 (OR= 2.19, CI%1.62–2.97, p<0.001) and 9 months (OR=6.51, CI%4.83–8.83, p<0.001) and changing to a more aversive training category between 9 and 12 months (compared to changing to a less aversive/ maintenance of the same category; OR=1.66, CI%1.06–2.63, p=0.029). In the second model (X2=178.4, R2=0.35, p=<0.001, n=590) owner-reported problem behaviour at 12 months was associated with increased odds of owner-reported problem behaviour at all previous timepoints (OR=1.83, CI%1.20–2.79, p<0.005; OR= 2.29, CI%1.1.49–3.51, p<0.001; OR=6.98, CI%4.61–10.70, p<0.001 for 12/16 weeks, 6 and 9 months, respectively). In this model, higher odds of owner-reported problem behaviour at 12 months were additionally associated with being a first-time owner (OR=1.93; CI%1.12–3.08, p=0.006), not seeing the dog’s mother on acquisition (OR=2.03, CI%1.12–3.68, p=0.02) and owner Openness personality trait score (OR=1.05, CI%1.01–1.09, p=0.02). The perception of deteriorating dog behaviour during the first year of a dog’s life may motivate owners to apply training with aversive components, warranting further education into the importance of consistent rewards-based training.
{"title":"Association between training methods and owner-reported problem behaviours in dogs enrolled in the ‘Generation Pup’ longitudinal study in the UK","authors":"Sara C. Owczarczak-Garstecka , Rachel A. Casey , Ben Cooper , Rosa E.P. Da Costa , Rachel H. Kinsman , Michelle S. Lord , Séverine Tasker , Adam Williams , Jane K. Murray","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study aimed to explore factors associated with owners reporting of problem behaviour in dogs. Owner-completed surveys collected as part of a longitudinal dog health/behaviour study were analysed. Owner-selected training methods were classified into four training categories on a scale from ‘Rewards only’ to ‘Aversive only’ that reflected the proportion of aversive- and rewards-based methods selected. ‘Owner-reported behaviour at 12 months’ (problem reported/ not) was modelled with logistic regression. Predictive variables included: dog/owner demographics; owner-reported behaviour at three timepoints (12/16 weeks, 6 and 9 months), the training category and change in the training category (to a more aversive/less aversive method or maintenance) at three timepoints (12/16 weeks, 9 and 12 months). The model was repeated for a subset of dogs whose owners completed a personality questionnaire (International Personality Item Pool-50). The second model included the predictive variables listed for the first model and owners’ personality scores. Dogs trained with only aversive methods were excluded (n <10). In the first model (X<sup>2</sup>=312, R<sup>2</sup>=0.33, p=<0.001, n=1130), owner-reported problem behaviour at 12 months was associated with the increased odds of: owner-reported problem behaviour at 12/16 weeks (OR=1.88, CI%1.38–2.55, p<0.001), 6 (OR= 2.19, CI%1.62–2.97, p<0.001) and 9 months (OR=6.51, CI%4.83–8.83, p<0.001) and changing to a more aversive training category between 9 and 12 months (compared to changing to a less aversive/ maintenance of the same category; OR=1.66, CI%1.06–2.63, p=0.029). In the second model (X<sup>2</sup>=178.4, R<sup>2</sup>=0.35, p=<0.001, n=590) owner-reported problem behaviour at 12 months was associated with increased odds of owner-reported problem behaviour at all previous timepoints (OR=1.83, CI%1.20–2.79, p<0.005; OR= 2.29, CI%1.1.49–3.51, p<0.001; OR=6.98, CI%4.61–10.70, p<0.001 for 12/16 weeks, 6 and 9 months, respectively). In this model, higher odds of owner-reported problem behaviour at 12 months were additionally associated with being a first-time owner (OR=1.93; CI%1.12–3.08, p=0.006), not seeing the dog’s mother on acquisition (OR=2.03, CI%1.12–3.68, p=0.02) and owner Openness personality trait score (OR=1.05, CI%1.01–1.09, p=0.02). The perception of deteriorating dog behaviour during the first year of a dog’s life may motivate owners to apply training with aversive components, warranting further education into the importance of consistent rewards-based training.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"77 ","pages":"Pages 52-60"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143105381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2024.11.005
Dickson Stuart Tayebwa , Njalira Kassim Rashid , Wilfred Eneku , Colin Ssekandi , Alex Kyabarongo , Jesse Mutesasira , Mariam Komugisha , Stella Acaye Atim , John Kateregga , Denis Muhangi , Robert Tweyongyere , Savino Biryomumaisho , James Okwee Acai
Free-roaming dogs (FRDs) cause 86% of the 14,865 dog bites recorded annually and 20 rabies-related deaths in Uganda. Unfortunately, there is a lack of data on the circumstances surrounding the bites, which undermines the development of effective mitigation measures. To address this gap, we actively tracked reports involving aggressive dogs in the Kampala metropolitan area in Central Uganda. Our approach included tracing the responsible dogs to rule out rabies and conducting interviews with victims and community members. We investigated seven incidents, including two rampages, two instances of aggressive behavior in dogs, two cases of livestock predation, and one incident where a dog strayed into a residence. In three of the seven incidents, the dogs managed to escape due to factors such as nighttime cover, easy access to hideouts in slums, and limited community support. Of the four dogs that were traced, three were confirmed positive for rabies using the fluorescent antibody test. In total, 53 bite cases were recorded, affecting 29 humans—predominantly children (72.4 %)—and 24 animals, including cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, pet dogs, and poultry. Notably, the two rampages accounted for 47 bite cases (88.7 %), with the highest dog-to-bite incident ratio of 1:37 occurring in Matugga, Wakiso District. Despite 96.6 % of the human victims being eligible for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) due to sustaining deep wounds, 58.6% sought treatment from traditional healers, 13.8 % self-medicated with local herbs, and 3.4% did not take any intervention. The community’s response to the rampages was to kill the responsible dogs. However, in one instance where the dog could not be traced, the community resorted to indiscriminately killing roaming dogs in the area, using sticks and stones in a mob. Our study underscores the significant threat that FRDs pose in the transmission of rabies. To achieve the global target of eliminating dog-mediated rabies by 2030, it is essential to enhance rabies vaccination coverage for dogs to meet the WHO-recommended threshold of 70 %. Additionally, mass education efforts should be prioritized at both the community level and in schools, particularly in areas where rabies is endemic and dogs roam freely.
{"title":"Exploration of circumstances surrounding bites from potentially rabid dogs on rampage, and the coping strategies of victims and communities in Central Uganda","authors":"Dickson Stuart Tayebwa , Njalira Kassim Rashid , Wilfred Eneku , Colin Ssekandi , Alex Kyabarongo , Jesse Mutesasira , Mariam Komugisha , Stella Acaye Atim , John Kateregga , Denis Muhangi , Robert Tweyongyere , Savino Biryomumaisho , James Okwee Acai","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.11.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.11.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Free-roaming dogs (FRDs) cause 86% of the 14,865 dog bites recorded annually and 20 rabies-related deaths in Uganda. Unfortunately, there is a lack of data on the circumstances surrounding the bites, which undermines the development of effective mitigation measures. To address this gap, we actively tracked reports involving aggressive dogs in the Kampala metropolitan area in Central Uganda. Our approach included tracing the responsible dogs to rule out rabies and conducting interviews with victims and community members. We investigated seven incidents, including two rampages, two instances of aggressive behavior in dogs, two cases of livestock predation, and one incident where a dog strayed into a residence. In three of the seven incidents, the dogs managed to escape due to factors such as nighttime cover, easy access to hideouts in slums, and limited community support. Of the four dogs that were traced, three were confirmed positive for rabies using the fluorescent antibody test. In total, 53 bite cases were recorded, affecting 29 humans—predominantly children (72.4 %)—and 24 animals, including cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, pet dogs, and poultry. Notably, the two rampages accounted for 47 bite cases (88.7 %), with the highest dog-to-bite incident ratio of 1:37 occurring in Matugga, Wakiso District. Despite 96.6 % of the human victims being eligible for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) due to sustaining deep wounds, 58.6% sought treatment from traditional healers, 13.8 % self-medicated with local herbs, and 3.4% did not take any intervention. The community’s response to the rampages was to kill the responsible dogs. However, in one instance where the dog could not be traced, the community resorted to indiscriminately killing roaming dogs in the area, using sticks and stones in a mob. Our study underscores the significant threat that FRDs pose in the transmission of rabies. To achieve the global target of eliminating dog-mediated rabies by 2030, it is essential to enhance rabies vaccination coverage for dogs to meet the WHO-recommended threshold of 70 %. Additionally, mass education efforts should be prioritized at both the community level and in schools, particularly in areas where rabies is endemic and dogs roam freely.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"77 ","pages":"Pages 11-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143105385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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