Behavior traits associated with career outcome in a prison puppy-raising program

The Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ©) (http://www.cbarq.org) has been used to measure behaviors associated with release or graduation from several assistance dog programs, however it never evaluated within a prison environment. This study investigated whether modified version of the C-BARQ© can be utilized in puppy-raising program (Puppies Behind Bars, PBB) identify that are dogs’ career outcomes. PBB dogs successfully complete placed as service explosives detection (EDD). Dogs released result behavioral medical problems. more than one outcome, facilitating an assessment tool specific working roles based on differences subscale scores. We examined associations between scores outcomes by comparing successful (service EDD) those for reasons. assessed questionnaire’s application setting its ability distinguish 314 paper copies were completed puppy raisers seven correctional facilities New York area when their assigned was 6 16 months old. had due issues included, whereas still training reasons excluded. A total 271 questionnaires analyzed. Service EDDs compared determine C-BARQ outcome. Multinomial log-linear models containing score fixed factors (age group, category, sex, neuter status interaction age group category) outcome dependent variable, fitted each subscale. lower stranger-directed aggression, owner-directed dog-directed fear, rivalry, chasing, separation-related problems dogs. trainability, attachment/attention-seeking behavior These findings suggest some subscales might future predict young Results show applied program; however, omission questions is recommended.