"Power and colleagues surveyed over 300 adults to explore the preferred traits and characteristics sought in the ideal dog companion. Participants were asked to rate the importance of behaviors reflecting the following characteristics of dogs: Calm and Obedient (the dog travels calmly in the car or walks without pulling) Inhibitory Control (the dog is not overly excitable, does not dig inappropriately, and does not eat other animals' faeces)"
"My ideal dog is not destructive when left alone for long periods My ideal dog is physically healthy My ideal dog is fully housetrained My ideal dog does not escape from my property My ideal dog is safe with children Taken together, participants are seeking a dog that has reliable "citizenship," they're able to behave in both home and public contexts in predictable and reliable ways. Their behavior doesn't create additional hardship for the owner"
La Trobe University researchers surveyed over 300 adults about preferred companion dog traits and asked participants to rate behaviors across five domains: Calm and Obedient, Inhibitory Control, Energy and Drive, Non‑Aggressive and Safe, and Affectionate and Healthy. Participants prioritized dogs that are not destructive when left alone, are physically healthy, are fully housetrained, do not escape property, and are safe with children. Respondents seek dogs with reliable "citizenship" that behave predictably in home and public contexts, do not create additional hardship for owners, and allow owners to trust the dog will not cause harm. Social media can distort breed challenges.
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