An active and social lifestyle reduces fearfulness in dogs, but differences between breeds are great
Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 08:50
in Psychology & Sociology
Noise sensitivity, fear of novel situations, and, for example, fear of slippery surfaces and heights are common behavioral problems among dogs. According to a behavioral survey of nearly 14,000 dogs conducted at the University of Helsinki, these non-social fears are associated with factors related to the dogs' living environment, lifestyle and breed.