Original scientific paper

Test of social dominance in dogs.

Anton Hvozdík ; University of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Environmental Protection, Košice, Slovak Republic
Jana Kottferová ; University of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Environmental Protection, Košice, Slovak Republic
Jorge da Silva Alberto ; University of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Environmental Protection, Košice, Slovak Republic
Miloslav Ondrašovič ; University of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Environmental Protection, Košice, Slovak Republic

Abstract

This paper presents the theoretical basis of the test of social dominance according to Campbell. The aim of the study was to draw attention to the need for an exact understanding of social behaviour of dogs during their ontogenesis. This is linked to the prediction of social dominance in adult dogs from their early ontogenesis, as well as to their social adaptation to a new breeding environment. It also contributes to a reduction in the risk of abnormal forms of behaviour and behavioural problems in the man-dog relationship. The study deals with the basic questions of the social behaviour of dogs with regard to the test method. The present test contributes to a deeper penetration of applied ethology into veterinary medicine and practice. It also creates additional space for future research of this complex testing approach of social behaviour in dogs.

Keywords

dog; ethology; social behaviour; social dominance; Campbell’s test

Hrčak ID:

74423

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/74423

Publication date:

20.8.2003.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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