Table 3.
Comparison of CFQ/PC scores and vocalising measures from behaviour test battery between ‘post-test cortisol <4.0 ng/mL group’ and ‘post-test cortisol >4.0 ng/mL group’ using Mann–Whitney tests.
| Measure | Median Score | Mann Whitney U | Z | Exact Sig. (2 Tailed) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Test Cortisol < 4.0 ng/mL Group (n = 15) |
Post-Test Cortisol > 4.0 ng/mL Group (n = 7) |
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| CFQ OQS | 0.45 | 0.51 | 31.500 | −1.482 | 0.138 |
| CFQ PC1 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 52.500 | 0.000 | 1.000 |
| CFQ PC2 | 0.55 | 0.70 | 32.000 | −1.450 | 0.147 |
| CFQ PC3 | 0.55 | 0.65 | 35.000 | −1.241 | 0.214 |
| CFQ PC4 | 0.32 | 0.44 | 31.500 | −1.491 | 0.136 |
| CFQ PC5 | 0.40 | 0.53 | 21.500 | −2.219 | 0.027 * |
| Vocalising—total number of tests | 3.0 | 7.0 | 17.500 | −2.156 | 0.031 * |
| Vocalising—total frequency (all tests) | 10.0 | 110.5 | 26.000 | −1.481 | 0.139 |
* Significant at p < 0.05 level. CFQ = Canine frustration questionnaire; OQS = Overall questionnaire score; PC = principal component, where: PC1 (‘General frustration’); PC2 (‘Barrier frustration/perseverance’); PC3 (‘Unmet expectations’); PC4 (‘Autonomous control’); PC5 (‘Frustration coping’).