Table 4.
Types and frequencies of stress-related dog behaviors reported by owners (n = 386) in response to household noises.
| Frequency | Percentage of total behavioral reactions reported (n = 665) | Percentage of participants (n = 386) reporting this reaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking | 193 | 29.0 | 50.0 |
| Retreating | 87 | 13.1 | 22.6 |
| Pacing | 63 | 9.5 | 16.3 |
| Whining | 56 | 8.4 | 14.5 |
| Hiding | 56 | 8.4 | 14.5 |
| Tucked ears | 51 | 7.7 | 13.2 |
| Shaking | 50 | 7.5 | 13.0 |
| Panting | 34 | 5.1 | 8.8 |
| Yawning | 26 | 3.9 | 6.7 |
| Lip lick | 22 | 3.3 | 5.7 |
| Howling | 17 | 2.6 | 4.4 |
| Salivate | 10 | 1.5 | 2.6 |