As part of scientific work on the subject of working dogs, K9andSports, under the direction of Dr. Simon Bach, is currently supporting an exciting project: a survey that examines the behavior of working dogs in comparison to other dogs in veterinary practices.
This survey is aimed primarily at veterinarians and aims to collect valid data that paints a differentiated picture of the nature and behavior of working dogs. The background: Although working dogs—including service dogs, police dogs, and rescue dogs—have played an important role in our society for many years, there is currently little reliable scientific evidence about their behavior in everyday situations such as veterinary visits.
Unfortunately, this often leads to misunderstandings, rumors, and misinformation surrounding this special group of dogs. It is therefore all the more important to shed light on this issue through fact-based research and to promote exchange between science, practice, and the public.
First results show a positive picture
So far, 103 veterinarians have participated in the survey. Initial interim results show that working dogs perform surprisingly well in terms of behavior in veterinary practices—sometimes even better than "normal" family dogs.
The results are intended to help reduce prejudices and provide a more realistic picture of the nature of these dogs. However, to make reliable conclusions, significantly more participants from veterinary practice are needed.
Your help is needed
Therefore, we ask you to support this important work by forwarding the following survey link to your veterinary practice and asking for participation:
To the survey for veterinarians
As soon as further data has been collected, an updated interim result will be published under this link. We will, of course, keep you updated.
Thank you for your support – in the interest of a fact-based discussion about working dogs in our society!
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