This statistic shows the percentage share of pet owners agreeing with various statements regarding pet behavioral issues in the United Kingdom, according to a survey conducted in 2014. Of respondents, 62 percent of pet owners have been frightened or concerned by a dog's behavior.
Pet owners views on pet behavior issues in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2014
Characteristic
Share of respondents in agreement
It is acceptable to leave a child unattended with a dog.
35%
I have been frightened or concerned by a dog’s behaviour.
62%
Children’s play areas should be dog-free zones.
79%
Owners must take full responsibility for their dog’s behaviour.
94%
Dog licences should be reintroduced.
66%
HM Government should take the issue of dangerous dogs more seriously.
78%
Owners should face tougher penalties if their dog attacks another person or animal
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People's Dispensary for Sick Animals. (December 31, 2014). Pet owners views on pet behavior issues in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2014 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/378780/owners-issues-pet-behaviour-united-kingdom-uk/
People's Dispensary for Sick Animals. "Pet owners views on pet behavior issues in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2014." Chart. December 31, 2014. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/378780/owners-issues-pet-behaviour-united-kingdom-uk/
People's Dispensary for Sick Animals. (2014). Pet owners views on pet behavior issues in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2014. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/378780/owners-issues-pet-behaviour-united-kingdom-uk/
People's Dispensary for Sick Animals. "Pet Owners Views on Pet Behavior Issues in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2014." Statista, Statista Inc., 31 Dec 2014, https://www.statista.com/statistics/378780/owners-issues-pet-behaviour-united-kingdom-uk/
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Pet owners views on pet behavior issues in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2014 [Graph], People's Dispensary for Sick Animals, December 31, 2014. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/378780/owners-issues-pet-behaviour-united-kingdom-uk/
