Table 3.
Results of the principal component analysis conducted on the Tools and methods used to educate the dog scale.
| Component loading | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tool or method used to educate the dog | Positive reinforcement & professional training | Punitive methods |
| Eigenvalue | 2.540 | 1.834 |
| % of variance | 31.8% | 22.9% |
| Cronbach α | 0.614 | 0.509 |
| Clicker | 0.808 | − 0.098 |
| Food | 0.796 | 0.068 |
| Dog trainer, dog training school | 0.753 | 0.019 |
| Reward with play | 0.579 | − 0.103 |
| Cage/Room kennel | 0.564 | 0.172 |
| Physical discipline | − 0.045 | 0.879 |
| Yelling | 0.018 | 0.871 |
| Isolation | 0.173 | 0.498 |