Facts about the project
Project manager
Sirkku Sarenbo
Other project members
Marie Doane
Participating organizations
Linnaeus University
Financier
Linnaeus University
Timetable
2021-2024
Subject
Biology (Department of Biology and Environmental Science, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences)
More about the project
The aim of the project is to examine the genesis and development of unwanted dog behaviors, and how they affect the surroundings. We put focus on understanding dog aggression and fear, how they develop and manifest. A dog that is displaying aggression can namely be afraid. The study is performed by enquires where the respondents can answer questions concerning dogs and dog behavior, and the consequences of the unwanted behaviors.
The enquiry is addressed to those
- who have been object of dog aggression
- whose dog was subjected to another dog's aggression
- who owns a dog that has shown aggression towards other dogs/animals/or people
