Behaviour Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
Why do GPs need a basic understanding of clinical behaviour?
A
- Provide preventative advice to owners
- Answer questions in routine consults
- Rule out medical differentials
- Behaviour problems common reason for euthanasia or re-homing
2
Q
What are the most commonly reported problematic behaviours in dogs?
A
Aggression
Noise fears
Separation-related behaviour
3
Q
What are the most commonly reported problematic behaviours in cats?
A
Inappropriate toileting/marking
Aggression towards other cats/people
Overgrooming
4
Q
What should be considered when approaching behaviour cases?
A
- Ethology of species
- Genetics
- Experiences during early sensitive periods
- Experiences throughout life
5
Q
What are the principles you should know when approaching behaviour cases?
A
- Normal behaviour of each species
- How individual responses develop via learning theory
- Understanding of cognitive abilities and limitations of each species
- Pathological or physiological changes that may result in behavioural changes
6
Q
What are the people skills needed for behaviour cases?
A
- Obtaining sufficient information
- Reading owners to evaluate how they are responding
- Motivating clients to follow advice
7
Q
What are the observational skills needed for behaviour cases?
A
Picking up behaviours shown by animal and communication between pet and owner
