Genetics of Problem Behaviors in Dogs

Canine problem behaviors represent a major burden on society and an unmet clinical need. Until very recently, there was essentially nothing known about common genetic variations associated with dog temperament. This presentation shows how crowd-sourcing of the C-BARQ owner-reported canine behavior questionnaire was used to break that log jam. The findings have biological implications and suggest potential for therapeutic advances for dogs and humans.

Learning Objectives

1. Why study problem behavior in dogs?
2. How to study problem behavior in dogs
3. What have we learned about dog problem behaviors and how can that be exploited?