J Vet Sci.  2010 Dec;11(4):345-350. 10.4142/jvs.2010.11.4.345.

Canine behavioral problems and their effect on relinquishment of the Jindo dog

• Kim YM
• Kim SA
• Lee SM
• Choi YJ
• Kim BJ
• Shin NS

• KMID: 1072185
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4142/jvs.2010.11.4.345

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate behavior problems of the Jindo dog, the native dog of Korea, based on an owner's survey and their effect on pet relinquishment. To live a better life with their own pet and prevent relinquishment, it is important to understand the innate behavior characteristics of dog breed and the potential causes of relinquishment. Information concerning various factors and demonstration of the five most common behavior problems was collected via 189 completed questionnaires. No factors significantly affected the demonstration of behavior problem. A total 151 of 189 dogs had behavior problems (79.9%) and 38 dogs did not have behavior problems (20.1%). Among 151 dogs, 139 dogs showed single behavior problem (92.1%). They were 'excessive excitability' (46.8%), 'excessive vocalization' (30.2%), 'inappropriate elimination' (17.3%), 'destructive behavior' (4.3%), and 'aggressive behavior' (1.4%), respectively. In addition, 12 dogs showed two concurrent behavior problems (7.9%) According to the results, the relinquishment of Jindo dogs was not significantly associated with canine behavior problems, which is the single greatest risk factor of relinquishment in general. The possible reasons for potential behavior problems include improper raising, lack of socialization, and insufficient dog training classes, therefore canine behavior would be improved by owner education.

Keyword

canine behavior problem; Jindo dog; Korean native dog; relinquishment

MeSH Terms

Animals
*Behavior, Animal
Dogs/*physiology
Female
Humans
Male
Ownership/*statistics & numerical data
*Pets
Questionnaires
Republic of Korea
Risk Factors

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