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    Categorización conductual canina mediante la aplicación del test C-BARQ en el parque náutico La Laguna.
    (Ecuador: Latacunga: Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC)., 2024-08) González Hurtado, Liseth Marcela; Sánchez Jurado, Stefanny Mishell; Beltrán Romero, Cristian Fernando
    Behavioral problems in dogs are considered a worldwide problem, as they affect both animal welfare and the general population. Behavioral disorders that are not solved or treated appropriately can lead to unpleasant situations for both animals and citizens, and even to health professionals, so it is necessary to establish a system that minimizes the inconveniences arising from this problem. For this reason, the following study aimed to categorize canines according to the C-BARQ ethological test, in a way that white scarves could be implemented as “Balanced”, orange as “Fearful/Nervous” and black as “Aggressive”, in addition to identify possible factors of predisposition to behavioral problems with the help of the results obtained from the test and finally, to communicate visitors about the categorization system that allows to easily associate the personality of the evaluated dogs to the color of their scarves in public places, and achieve better management in the supervised interactions of the pets. To achieve these objectives, a sample of 204 dogs was selected in la Laguna Nautical Park, evaluating each canine with the ethogram and subsequently classifying them in one of the established categories by placing a scarf on them. The obtained results determined that 33.8% of the animals presented a “Fearful/Nervous” behavior, 24.5% of the evaluated dogs were considered “Aggressive” and 41.7% did not present behavioral problems, it was also determined that there is no association between factors such as age, sex and time shared with the animal regarding to the presence of behavioral problems. This method of categorization contributed to the reduction of social conflicts among owners, as well as among pets, in addition to promoting healthy coexistence and responsible ownership. The study of behavioral problems in dogs not only improved the social aspect, but also reduced environmental and economic problems by preventing conflicts and misunderstandings such as attacks on humans or fights between pets that could transmit diseases. It also helps minimize expenses related to damage to integrity, hospital emergencies and veterinary care, among others.