Results: Dog Ownership!
Published on 08/20/2023
Looking to find out how invested the average dog owner is in their individual dog's training and mental health.
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1.
1.
Do you currently own a dog? Yes
33%
693 votes
No
67%
1407 votes
2.
2.
What type of training have you done with your dog(s) so far? Individual lessons with a professional trainer
6%
116 votes
Board and Train program with a professional trainer
3%
72 votes
Self-taught training at home
23%
479 votes
I have not done much or any training with my dog(s)
8%
169 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
15 votes
Not Applicable
64%
1338 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.35% | 3 | |
| classroom as well as individual as the classroom helps give essential socialization skills as well as the actual training | 0.12% | 1 |
| Dog club training | 0.12% | 1 |
| group classes with other dogs and their owners | 0.12% | 1 |
| Group lessons with a trainer | 0.12% | 1 |
| group training with professional trainer | 0.12% | 1 |
| I am considering to have dog or not | 0.12% | 1 |
| Trained service dog (vision canine) | 0.12% | 1 |
| Group training with my one dog | 0.12% | 1 |
| Puppy classes, group training classes. | 0.12% | 1 |
| Came to me trained already | 0.12% | 1 |
| Group training lessons with a professional trainer. | 0.12% | 1 |
| Group puppy class | 0.12% | 1 |
3.
3.
If you have done some level of training with your dog(s), which of the following best describes the style of training? Force-free / R+
5%
102 votes
Balanced Training (can include the use of specific tools such as e-collar, prong collar, etc. that customizes training approach to a specific dog)
5%
110 votes
Dog Sports training through professional organization
3%
65 votes
Protection training through professional organization
2%
46 votes
None of the above
18%
381 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
24 votes
Not Applicable
68%
1420 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96% | 7 | |
| Regularly behaviour training to obey and listen to commands. Socializing with other dogs as well | 0.14% | 1 |
| LEADER OF THE PACK TRAINING | 0.14% | 1 |
| I used love and encouragement. That worked well with the kids too. | 0.14% | 1 |
| CESAR MILLIAN. !! | 0.14% | 1 |
| A rescue at 9 years, very smart on her own, she pleases because she loves. | 0.14% | 1 |
| General training, socialization, commands, etc with a certified trainer in a group situation. | 0.14% | 1 |
| positive reinforcement | 0.14% | 1 |
| I never TRAiNE my dogs,i educate them to be nice and polite companion | 0.14% | 1 |
| have a family member that is a certified trainer and had them come give tips and then we trained ourselves | 0.14% | 1 |
| the basics: sit, stay, lay down | 0.14% | 1 |
| reward training | 0.14% | 1 |
| A belt | 0.14% | 1 |
| reward based training - reward good behavior, ignore/distract/correct bad behavior | 0.14% | 1 |
| all dogs need behaviour and socialization training first and foremost . I have used prong collars on two of my dogs when they were young and very strong but it is not my first choice | 0.14% | 1 |
| Mostly just passive training and positive reinforcement. | 0.14% | 1 |
| Few treats, and a little repetition | 0.14% | 1 |
| It really depends upon what I am teaching and the personality of the dog--I have four of them. | 0.14% | 1 |
4.
4.
Which do you believe is a more accurate description of dog socialization? If you feel it can be better described another way, please share in the Other answer choice. Dogs should physically interact with as many dogs, humans, other animals, and environmental stimuli as possible to get them used to the world around them.
21%
438 votes
Dogs should be exposed to as many dogs, humans, other animals, and environmental stimuli as possible to get them used to the world around them.
27%
560 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
14 votes
Not Applicable
59%
1242 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.59% | 6 | |
| Dogs love to be and stay at home.They don't want to go shopping or running. | 0.10% | 1 |
| both | 0.10% | 1 |
| Under supervision, dogs should be exposed to other dogs/humans/other animals. | 0.10% | 1 |
| Dogs are best guards, if they know one family only | 0.10% | 1 |
| Both of the above, it is called socialization and a very important training component if you want a well-adjusted friendly dog. | 0.10% | 1 |
| what?!! | 0.10% | 1 |
| He needs to know people of my choosing and the same with other animals | 0.10% | 1 |
| Respect yourself and respect the dog, the dog could a good companion | 0.10% | 1 |
5.
5.
Do you bring your dog(s) to a public dog park and/or send them to doggy daycare? Whether yes or no to one or both, please share why in the comment box. Yes, doggy daycare
4%
91 votes
Yes, public dog parks
11%
232 votes
No, neither
19%
409 votes
Not Applicable
66%
1391 votes
- too many out of control dogs
- outside dog
- How does one explain "Not Applicable"? Let's see---Neither the question nor its possible answer choices apply to my situation. How's that?
6.
6.
Do you incorporate training into your dog's daily routine? Please explain how you either do or do not in the comment box. Yes
17%
354 votes
No
83%
1746 votes
- Using meals as training opportunities, having dedicated place and kennel time during the day, holding him accountable for commands and boundaries/structure throughout the day.
- don't own dog
- N/A, actually
7.
7.
If you have not done any training beyond the basics of sit, down, paw, etc., whether with a professional trainer or on your own, please explain why. My dog is well behaved without it
13%
263 votes
I don't feel the need to
7%
149 votes
I tried but it didn't work
4%
86 votes
It's too time consuming
3%
66 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
23 votes
Not Applicable
72%
1513 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.68% | 4 | |
| I did it myself as I always do with all my dogs, my whole family is the same with dogs and training.g | 0.17% | 1 |
| poppy has no interest in being trained, she is too busy having fun | 0.17% | 1 |
| Financial reasons | 0.17% | 1 |
| Our training class was suffient for our needs | 0.17% | 1 |
| I adopt older dogs. It is sometimes difficult to train in old age. | 0.17% | 1 |
| Trained before came to my home | 0.17% | 1 |
| at 4, she's only now starting to mentally mature to the point she's willing to learn complicated commands | 0.17% | 1 |
| Got him as a senior dog | 0.17% | 1 |
| Too expensive. | 0.17% | 1 |
| Too expensive | 0.17% | 1 |
| I talk and treat my dog kinda like they are a person | 0.17% | 1 |
| Thought about it over the years with various dogs but they have not really been the right personality types | 0.17% | 1 |
| Can’t get around bathing my. dog as he is too stubborn to obey | 0.17% | 1 |
| Other basics like come, down, off and stay is also basic and really all they need. Also, manners and gentleness fall under that heading. All are a daily passive or positive reinforcement train. | 0.17% | 1 |
| I don't own a dog. | 0.17% | 1 |
| It was too expensive | 0.17% | 1 |
| I have no need to treat my dogs like circus animals. We co-exist together and train each other in matters that are important. | 0.17% | 1 |
| I need a teacher but don't have money for it | 0.17% | 1 |
| haven't gotten there yet, she's stubborn as a mule | 0.17% | 1 |
8.
8.
Lastly, when you decided to bring a dog into your life, was learning about dog behavior, socialization, and communication important for you to understand so you could help them navigate successfully, confidently, and safely in our world? Please explain why or why not in the comments Yes
21%
438 votes
No
13%
263 votes
Not Applicable
67%
1399 votes
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