Table 1. Ethogram of the behaviors analyzed in the unsolvable problem task.
| Behavior | Description |
|---|---|
| Experimenter zone | Dog’s head is within one body length of the experimenter |
| Owner zone | Dog’s head is within one body length of the owner |
| Experimenter gaze | The dog directs its eyes towards the face of the experimenter |
| Owner gaze | The dog directs its eyes towards the face of the owner |
| Experimenter physical contact | The dog is in physical contact with the experimenter |
| Owner physical contact | The dog is in physical contact with the owner |
| Duration test-setup | The duration of time (s) the dog’s head is within one body length of the test-setup |
Note:
Duration and frequency of the behaviours were scored. Zone behaviours were mutually exclusive.