Behavioural problems in dogs blamed on lack of training

Wed, 27 Apr 2011

Around 69 per cent of unwanted dogs are put into homes and welfare centres because their owners find it difficult to control their behaviour, according to new research conducted by PetSafe.

The survey revealed that out of those owners who had given up their dogs as a result of behavioural problems, more than half had done so before first attempting any training of their pet . PetSafe say they commissioned the study in order to gain a better understanding as to the main reasons why dogs in the UK are being placed in homes. It found that where training was the norm in dogs’ homes, a noticeable improvement was seen in the behavioural problems of animals placed in their care. Specialised training head collars, clickers and harnesses are the training products most commonly used to help with dogs’ problems and have a 90 per cent success rate.

Angela Critchley, international marketing manager for PetSafe, said: "Placing a dog in a home is an emotional and traumatic experience for owners. However, the findings of our research indicate that there is a lack of knowledge among the average dog owner with regards to training and the various methods and products that are available to them."

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