Canine Social Organization, Communication, And Aggression

Question 1

When is Sensitive Period in dogs?

Answer 1

Dog-dog : 3-8 weeks
Dog-human : 5-12 weeks
Environment : 10-20 weeks

Question 2

When to adopt puppies?

Answer 2

12-14 weeks!

Question 3

Meta communication

Answer 3

A form of communication in which information is provided that modifies the meaning of subsequent communication.

I.e. Play bow

Question 4

Signals of dominance

Answer 4

ears erect and forward
Tail elevated
Makes/holds eye contact 
Body leans forward 
Piloerection
Standing over/jumping on

Question 5

Signals of Submission

Answer 5

Ears lowered and turned back
Body lowered
Tail tucked
Turns head/body away 
Averts eyes 
May roll on back
May urinate 
Licks

Question 6

What cause of aggression is most common in dogs?

Answer 6

FEAR

Question 7

Fear aggression treatment

Answer 7

DO NOT PUNISH
Avoid situations that are likely to trigger fearful, defensive behavior
Good fitting head collar or harness
Pharmacological intervention

Question 8

Possessive/Food aggression

Answer 8

If limited number or type of items defended, remove them
Desensitize and counter-condition
Dog re-learns what interactions mean

Question 9

Territorial Aggression Treatment

Answer 9

Never leave dog outside alone
Good fitting harness or head collar
Classical conditioning (person going by = treat)

Question 10

Protective aggression Treatment

Answer 10

Avoid situations the dog believes it needs to protect
Command control
Head collar/ harness

Question 11

Maternal Aggression Treatment

Answer 11

Make sure prepartum bitch is familiar with whoever will be caring for her and puppies

Question 12

Predatory Aggression Treatment

Answer 12

Appropriately contain dog
Command control
Classical conditioning 
Head collar/harness with muzzle
Pharmacological intervention