Owners of shelter dogs report high satisfaction with their new pet despite increases in problem behavior

Shelter dogs followed at their new homes for six months post-adoption were reported as showing more behaviors like stranger aggression or training problems by the end of the study—but owner satisfaction remained high, with 94% of owners reporting their dog’s behavior as excellent or good, according to a study published August 16, 2023 in PLOS ONE by Kyle Bohland from the Ohio State University, US, and colleagues.


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Source: Phys.org