| Characteristic | Share of dog owners |
|---|---|
| Tail wagging | 81% |
| Rolling on his/her back | 58% |
| Jumping up | 40% |
| Smile/smiling | 38% |
| Excessive licking | 16% |
| Whining | 13% |
| Tail chasing | 10% |
| Barking for more than five minutes at a time | 9% |
| Growling or snarling | 7% |
| Inappropriate sexual mounting (‘humping’) | 6% |
| Ears held well back | 6% |
| Aggression towards other pets | 5% |
| Inappropriate toileting in the house | 5% |
| Urinating when excited | 4% |
| Destructive behaviour | 3% |
| Aggression towards other people | 2% |
| Fighting | 1% |
| Biting other dogs | 1% |
| None of these | 7% |
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Release date
December 2015
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Region
United Kingdom
Survey time period
December 11, 2014 and March 26, 2015
Number of respondents
13,057 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
Dog owners
Method of interview
Online survey
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