Dogs Home Alone Flashcards
Canine home alone is the #___ problem.
1
Studies EI conducted showed dogs showing signs of distress during the first 20 mins, and after __ hours.
6
True or False?
Prolonged good-byes, greeting too effusively upon arrival, and allowing the dogs to follow them everywhere in the house seems to be factors that increase distress responses.
True
True or False?
CHAP problems are more easily treated in older dogs?
False
Four reasons for CHAP are:
- _____
- _____
- _____
- _____
- Lack of Learning
- Unwillingness
- Under-stimulation
- Fear (Anxiety)
True or False?
It’s natural for dogs to be alone.
False
Puppies and young dogs up to year one of age, typically take up to __ days to be comfortable being home alone.
14
We see a lack of _____ on how to cope with being alone. This is often paired with under-stimulation and fear.
Learning
_____: This usually arises from a household where the dog has no rules set. They often bark or howl for a few minutes while the owner leaves but they are not fearful, they are just used to getting their way.
Unwillingness
One way to address unwillingness is to start setting _____.
Boundaries
_____-_____ is the most common cause for dogs to be destructive, even when they normally can be left home alone without problems.
Under-stimulation
The cure for under-stimulation is _____.
Stimulation - to prevent an overbearing amount of energy via other outlets such as destruction.
The most common cause of CHAP is lack of learning, but the most common factor is _____-_____.
Under-stimulation
Dogs showing true separation anxiety are the most _____ to treat. Owners often wait too long before seeking help, aggravating the problem.
Difficult
Dogs who suffer from genuine separation anxiety often howl, _____, _____ or defecate, or are destructive
Bark / Urinate
_____ come up more often after holidays, or staying with guests, or changing work hours.
CHAP
True or False?
Getting a second dog can help with CHAP with your first dog.
False
True or False?
Punishment after the fact does nothing to prevent future undesirable behaviors.
True
Most dogs will howl, bark, urinate or defecate, or destroy things within the first __-__ minutes after leaving.
30-45