Behaviour Flashcards
Why do behavioural problems occur from learning?
Dogs and cats learn from previous experiences and responses from other dogs or people
Behaviour related to anxiety
List four ways animals can learn
Positive reinforcement- add something good to increase the behaviour
Negative reinforcement
- take away something good to decrease the behaviour
Positive punishment- Add something bad to decrease the behaviour
Negative punishment- Take away something bad to increase the behaviour
Socialisation period and why it is vital
4-12 weeks in dogs and 4-8 weeks in cats
Negative experiences or things they don’t encounter during this period are more likely to worry them later in life
Learn from experiences
Preform behaviours that gains them a reward
Development of fear and aggression. Discuss the three main options
Dog feels anxious, perceived threat 3 main options Aggression Appeasement Avoidance
Discuss Appeasement behaviours
Submissive behaviour
Ears back head low wide pupils low tail yawning panting appeasement grins
How do dogs learn through association
Learn how to get things in the environment that they like and avoid things that they don’t.
Do not feel guilty or jealous
Aggression first aid advice
Subtle or biting Should always refer. Muzzle training avoid situations where aggression apparent Re direct Aggression Positive reinforcement Avoid telling off
Fear first aid advice
Negative experience leads to fear Can get worse if not treated Avoid Distraction Introduce to sound slowly Radio/to
Separation first aid advice
Leave for small intervals Radio Clothing Distraction Leave pups alone when young
Attention seeking behaviours/ repetitive behaviours
Barking jumping up mouthing stealing
Do not tell off reinforcing behaviour
Reward when not doing behaviour
Alternative behaviour
Common problems in cats
Inappropriate urination Urine marking Aggression Separate cats Feliway Provide hiding points Remove pour of marking area
Pheromones and nutraceuticals
Feliway
Adapting zylkene
