SUBMITTED TO: BY: Dr. Maltesh Ekanath v mudholkar Assistant professor VSK 1409 Dept.medicine II B.V.Sc. &A.H

KVAFSU BIDAR

VETERINARY COLLEGE SHIVAMOGGA

CANINE STUDY CIRCLE

TOPIC: CANINE BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION &IMPORTANCEEach and every spps. have its own

behavioral pattern.

Study of animal behavior to identify the abnormal behaviors.

The change in the behavior is one of the clinical signs in identifying the disease.

DIFFERENT DOG BEHAVIORS

1. Aggression2. Barking3. Biting 4. Destructive chewing 5. Dominance6.Eating a. Non food items b. Caprophagia 7. Disobedience

8 Separation anxiety 9. Afraid of

a. Noises(thunderstorm)

b. Water10. Urine marking

AGGRESSIVE

01. AGGRESSION Aggression, defined as an appropriate or

inappropriate threat or challenge that is ultimately resolved by combat or submission.

Aggression in dogs is part of the normal range of canine behavior.

Common signs include biting, growling, snarling, curling lips, barking, snapping, head and tail up with direct stare, head and tail down with body withdrawn, frantic tail waving, posturing and lunging.

CAUSES OF AGGRESSION Very few dogs are born aggressive

Aggressiveness is the direct result of something else.

Puppy is abused, mistreated and neglected.

Breeds: the bull bogs

Medical causes may also cause aggressiveness

TYPES OF AGGRESSION Fear aggression/defensive aggression.

Impulse control (dominance or social status) aggression.

Inter dog aggression.

Territorial or protection aggression.

Food related aggression.

RESOLVING OR PREVENTING CANINE AGGRESSION Consistency, kindness and predictability in

managing aggression is critical.

Humane training methods under the guidance of a skilled trainer.

Head halters.

Addresses from many talented, knowledgeable canine behavior experts & veterinarian.

02. BARKING.

BARKING Barking is the natural response.

Barking was also a way of defending one’s territory.

Dogs communicate primarily through barking.

Why do they bark at people?

CAUSES OF EXCESSIVE BARKING Either suffering from boredom or anxiety.

Main cause of excessive barking is a result of a physical problem.

WAYS TO STOP EXCESSIVE BARKING Buy the dog which fits to your lifestyle.

Setting scheduled activities.

Training procedures

03.BITING

COMMON CAUSES OF BITING Pain of the teeth coming.

Breed tendencies.

Fear.

Biting to seek attention.

PREVENTING BITING Giving bones or toys ( for puppies).

Using firm voice saying “no”.

Giving rewards or appreciating when they not bite.

04.DESTRUCTIVE CHEWING

CAUSE & TREATMENT Age . Not getting enough attention. Boredom. Pain.

Redirecting its attention. ‘Leave it’ command in strong voice or No and

reward system. Keeping the dogs active. Spending enough time with dog.

05.DOMINANCE

CAUSES & PREVENTION To protect its territory or its family

To show it’s the “top dog” in all aspect.

“No”, in high firm voice.

Reward good behavior with plenty of praise petting and occasional treat.

Giving affection and attention.

06.EATING

NON FOOD ITEMS CAUSES Mineral deficiency.

Boredom.

Obsessive compulsive disorder.

CNS problems.

Taste.

CONSEQUENCES Digestive problems.

Tooth damage.

Poisoning.

CAPROPHAGIACauses: Malnutrition. Confinement in excessive close quarters for long

time. Scolding & punishment on accidental indiscretion. Clinical causes diabetes mellitus, heavy intestinal parasites, Cushing's disease(hyper adrenocorticism), hyperthyroidism, malabsorpsion syndrome

TREATMENT Treating the clinical causes that diagnosed.

Discouraging the behavior.

Cleaning the faeces early as possible.

By making the faeces distaste by alteration in ration.

07. DISOBEDIENCE

It develops as a result of an over indulgent owner.

Or who does not relate property to dog . This results to behavior like scratching the door chew on furniture dig holes and many

moreIt can be prevented by positive reinforcement giving attention and affection giving set of rules

08.SEPARATION ANXIETY

Psychological condition that results in extreme panic and agitation when their owner is gone.

Symptoms includes Whining or barking. Repeated get up and down. Excessive salivation. Defecate or urinate in inappropriate areas. Vomiting or diarrhea. Other destructive behaviors.

TREATMENT Using dog sitter Decreasing the time that owner spending

with dog Training the dog to variety of environmental

settings (with and without owner) If above methods' can’t cure the problem

then go for medications

09.FEAR OF a. noises( thunderstorm) b. water

CAUSES The main cause for both water and thunder

or sound fear is confined system where they not come across the sound and water(in large quantity or amount)

It can be easily get rid by slowly exposing them to sound and water.

10.URINE MARKING

URINE MARKING Marking item or thing with urine in small

quantities.

Its one way of communication.

Its way of marking territory.

It may also because of the physical problem.

WAYS TO STOP URINE MARKING Reward system .

Firmly saying no to urine marking.

Making the dog feel secure.

Spending more time with dog when there is the other one.

CONCLUSION The behavioral changes comes due Lack of attention and affection. Lack of proper nutrition. Separation from owner. Sudden change in environment. Medical cases. preventing these causes will

definitely reduce the occurrence of the behavioral changes.

Thank you