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Ethogram for Dog
General behavior Description Code
Novel Object NO
Looks at Head directed towards the novel object NOL
Sniffs Stretches the neck and head towards the novel object NOS
Physical Physical contact with the novel object NOP
General behavior Description Code
Owner OW
Looks at Head directed towards the owner’s face OWL
Jumps on 2 paws on the ground, makes physical contact with the owner OWJ
General behavior Description Code
Other dogs OD
Looks at Head towards another dog ODL
Pulls towards Pull the leash towards another dog ODP
Jumps towards 2 paws in contact with ground, head directed towards another dog ODJ
General behavior Description Code
Stranger S
Looks at stranger Head directed towards the stranger SLS
Moves towards Moves towards the stranger SM
Sniffs Stretches his/her neck and head towards the stranger SS
Jumps on 2 paws on the ground, makes physical contact with the stranger SJ
Looks at owner Head directed towards the owner within 5 seconds before ot after SLO
stranger interaction
General behavior Description Code
Other O
Stands Stands up with all four legs and do not move OST
Sits The behind is in the contact with ground, forelegs are standing OS
Lies down Belly in contact with the ground OL
Moves Move at least one paw to new location OM
Pulls Stretches the leash towards other things than other dogs OP
Sniffs the ground Stretches his/her neck with the nose close to the ground OSG
Yawns Widely opens his/her mouth OY
Shakes Repeatedly and rapidly moves the body left-right OSH
Vocalisation Generates whining or barking noise OV