Trusted analytics metrics for better decisions.

K9 Metrics tools are innovative, evidence-based solutions that provide clear, science-driven insights into canine behaviour. They give professionals, organisations, and owners reliable benchmarks and actionable data to improve welfare, guide treatment decisions, and strengthen the bond between people and dogs.

Anxiety Scale

Assesses general anxiety in dogs.

The Lincoln Canine Anxiety Scale (LCAS) is a validated, reliable tool used to evaluate a dog’s anxiety in relation to an individual specific trigger – in cases where the dog is displaying anxiety to a range of different triggers.

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Frustration Insights

Measures dogs behavioural responses to frustration.

The Canine Frustration Questionnaire (CFQ) is the first validated, reliable tool to assess frustration tendencies in dogs using an owner questionnaire.

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Impulsivity Profile

Evaluates impulse control and behavioural regulation in dogs.

The Dog Impulsivity Assessment Scale (DIAS) is the first validated, reliable tool to assess impulsive tendencies in dogs using an owner questionnaire.

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Adaptability Index

Captures how well dogs adjust to change.

The Lincoln Canine Adaptability Scale (L-CARS) is the first validated, reliable tool to assess the ability in dogs to ‘bounce back’ following adversity and dogs vary in their ability to cope with stress. These traits have predictive validity for a range of problem behaviours and should give you greater insight into your dog.

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Activation Balance

Assesses dogs positive vs negative emotional reactivity.

The Positive And Negative Activation Scale (PANAS) for dogs is the first validated, reliable tool to assess sensitivity to rewards (Positive Activation) and aversives (Negative Activation) in dogs using an owner questionnaire.

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Sound Sensitivity

Analyses dogs reactivity to auditory stimuli.

The Lincoln Sound Sensitivity Scale (LSSS) for dogs is a widely used, validated and reliable tool used to assess your dog’s reactivity to noise.

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The Animal Behaviour Clinic

The Animal Behaviour Clinic at the University of Lincoln is one of the UK’s leading centres for companion animal behaviour support. Combining clinical expertise with world-class research, the clinic provides evidence-based assessments and treatment for pets and their owners.

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