Puppy raiser experience and early behavior patterns of service dogs in training: A pilot study

by Katrina Heckman
Service dogs are widely used in the United States to assist people living with a wide array of disabilities. The objective of this project is to determine the effect of raiser experience on puppy behavior. This study showed that the top four behavior issues seen were jumping (23.5%), mouthing (21.7%), chewing (18.0%), and housesoiling (17.9%). The results may be used by the service dog organizations to equip their raisers to handle these issues with training.
Major: 
Animal Sciences
Exhibition Category: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Nancy Dreschel
Location: 
Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Poster Number: 
272