Kolkmeyer, C.A.
Baum, J.
Warlich-Zach, N.
Gansloßer, U.
Funding for this research was provided by:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Article History
Received: 20 December 2023
Accepted: 26 May 2024
First Online: 3 June 2024
Declarations
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: Our questionnaire study involved participants who completed an online questionnaire about their dog. The participating dogs were either neutered or intact before taking part in our study. None of the dogs were neutered for our study, but the sample was taken from a selection of already neutered and intact dogs. All dogs are treated anonymously and their owners agreed to take part in the survey with their dog. All subjects gave their informed consent to participate before taking part in the questionnaire study. As no data was collected from humans, but only from dogs, no ethical authorisation is required under German law (DSGVO).
: Not applicable.
: <b>Statement of experimental control</b>.
: The study does not include an experimental design, as only questionnaires about the dogs were completed.
: <b>Declaration of conformity with the relevant guidelines</b>.
: The online survey method used is in accordance with the relevant guidelines and regulations.
: In each case, the owner’s informed consent was obtained for participation in the questionnaire. All subjects agreed to participate in the study. They were always informed that the survey was part of a research study.
: Not applicable.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.