BEHAVIOUR ISSUES
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While most of the behaviours that Fido exhibits are perfectly natural for a dog, sometimes they can become problematic for us humans, which can lead to stress and strain on relationships. Learn more about how we categorize behaviour issues including fear and aggression in dogs.
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Common vs. Complex?
At Raising Fido Dog Training & Behaviour Consultants we generally divide behaviour issues into two categories - common and complex. However, it is important to know that behaviour doesn’t always fit neatly into categories. It is not uncommon for multiple factors to be influencing what we’re seeing. Something that may seem relatively straightforward on its own can become more complex when other stressors or underlying issues are involved.
Common Issues
Behaviours that humans tend to find annoying or undesirable, but that are still largely normal for dogs, even if they can sometimes pose safety risks for the dog or others. Conflict might occur when your dog does these things either when, where, or toward something, you don't want. The list below includes some of the most prevalent examples.
Complex Issues
Behaviours that are abnormal, maladaptive, and/or has the potential to significantly impact health or safety of them or others. It is not only problematic and extremely challenging for us, but also on our dog's overall well-being. The list below includes some examples of behavioural symptoms of complex issues, as well as some neurological conditions and/or genetic predispositions that could cause such symptoms.
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Excessive barking
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Chewing the wrong items
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Urination (including marking) or defecation inside
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Digging in the wrong spot
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Begging at the table
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Jumping up on people
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Counter surfing in the kitchen
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Bullying playmates or housemates
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Resource guarding toward other dogs
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Hard mouthing, nipping, or herding with people
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Frustration-based reactivity (barrier frustration)
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Chasing
Common Behaviour
Issue Examples
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Injurious bite to dog or person
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Conflict aggression
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Instinctive/Predatory Drift
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Pica
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Hyperkinesis
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Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
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Anxieties, fears, & phobias like:
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Separation Anxiety
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Noise phobia
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Generalized anxiety
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Fear-based reactivity (social fear)
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Resource guarding toward people
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Stereotypies like:
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Licking
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Shadow or light chasing
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Tail chasing/whirling
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Flank sucking
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Fly snapping
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Pacing
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Complex Behaviour
Issue Examples
ASSESS
A private consult is the best place to start if you are experiencing issues like those listed above. The trainer will be able to make recommendations for the ideal training format to move forward with to work on resolving the situation.
PLAN
Together we’ll come up with a plan that’s best! Our in-depth discussion will allow us to determine goals and the strategies we will use, align expectations, establish the time investment, frequency and most efficient format for training delivery.
IMPLEMENT
Step by step, we will work toward your goals to resolve behaviour issues. We'll troubleshoot any thing that may arise and make adjustments as needed to support you and Fido in your journey.
"Behaviour doesn’t just flow like a fountain, behaviour is a tool animals use to produce consequences."
Dr. Susan Friedman Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Utah State University
