Factors affecting scent-marking behaviours of dogs [Infographic]
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Factors affecting scent-marking behaviours of dogs [Infographic]
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Description
If you have a dog, and you’re curious as I am, this infographic will tell you why your dog marks during walks or at home. This infographic breaks it down into 5 parts: age, gender, castration status, gender of the walker, and time of the year. May you understand your dog more, and your house urine-free!
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References
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Knol, B. W. & Egberink-Alink, S. T. (2011). Treatment of problem behaviour in dogs and cats by castration and progestagen administration: A review. Veterinary Quarterly, 11:2, 102- 107. https://doi.org/10.1080/01652176.1989.9694206
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Category
Communication/Learning, Memory