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New Analysis Finds Dog Behavior Problems Less Common Than Previously Reported

Thursday, June 11, 2026stevedaleView original

For years, dog owners have been bombarded with alarming headlines suggesting that most dogs suffer from significant behavioral problems, including  aggression (reactivity), and separation anxiety. But a new study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior challenges those claims, arguing that previous estimates may have dramatically overstated the prevalence of serious behavior issues in dogs.…

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