Canine Problem Behavior Flashcards
_____ behavior is the average behavior of a specific species and population in a certain location at a certain time.
Normal
_____ behavior is all behavior that deviates from normal behavior.
Abnormal
_____ behavior is all behavior caused by physiological malfunctions that may decrease the individual’s chance for survival.
Pathological
_____ behavior is unwanted behavior. It is all behavior that deviates from the owner’s acceptable expectations.
Problem
Problem behavior does not need to be _____ or pathological behavior; it is often absolutely normal behavior.
Abnormal
_____ behavior is difficult to modify with lasting satisfactory results. We are frequently compelled to supplement high complex therapy programs with medicine.
Pathological
Most cases of canine behavior are not _____.
Pathological
When dealing with aggressive behavior, we should first have the dog cleared _____.
Medically
EI’s success rate in curing CHAP is __% (almost 92% for dogs under 1 year old).
85
The better the dog is at solving problems, the _____ trouble we can expect.
More
Most behavior problems appear early when the dog is up to _____ year(s) old.
One
True or False?
Traditional dog training classes seem to have no significant impact to decrease the rate of problem behaviors.
True
Males or females show slightly more problem behavior?
Males
Aggressive behavior and _____ behavior appear often together. It is therefore important to stimulate the dog appropriately in order to solve the main problem of aggressive behavior.
Hyperactive
_____ behavior may be caused both by under-stimulation and over-stimulation.
Hyperactive
Feeding Program: Daily Rations split into contact exercises, _____ exercises, and problem solving.
Searching
True or False?
A certain amount of aggressive behavior towards dog of the same sex is not abnormal behavior.
True
Unqualified training is the cause of some problems concerning _____ behavior. Dog owners should also seek qualified training.
Aggressive
Problems of a _____ character are extremely difficult to solve, and unfortunately, dogs showing this type of behavior are often euthanized after the concurrence of the dog’s own veterinary surgeon, who we always consult for a second opinion in these cases.
Pathologic
True or False?
Aggressive displays when the dog barks and snarls, but doesn’t bite, have in general a good rate of successful modification.
True
Owners may have different views. The dogs become their hostage. It is not unusual for males and females to have different views. A _____ will be needed.
Compromise
Behavior counselors should not be afraid to implement alternative solutions to behavior problems whenever the known programs do not seem to work. Alternative solutions must always be reasonable, realistic, and _____ to implement.
Straightforward
