Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How to fix my dog's behavior problems?
By Bompadre, Giulia & Cinotti, Stefano·Published in Annali dell'Istituto superiore di sanita·2011·Centro Studi sulle Terapie Assistite da Animali-DCV, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Managing behavioural problems in human-dog interactions.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
When dogs have behavioral problems, it's important to get help from a veterinary behaviorist, who is a specialist in this area. They will assess the dog's behavior to diagnose the issue and recommend treatments that may include training techniques or medication. The goal is to help the dog change how they react to certain situations and improve their emotional responses. Sometimes, understanding the dog's underlying health issues can help in choosing the right medication. The veterinary behaviorist often works with skilled dog trainers to ensure the best approach is taken.
Abstract
The management of dog behavioural problems requires the expertise of professionals such as the veterinary behaviourist. Clinical assessment of behavioural disorders allows the veterinary behaviourist to formulate a diagnosis and prescribe a behavioural and/or pharmacological therapy. The objective of such therapy is to produce a stable change in the perception of a stimulus and the resulting emotion, leading to the correction of the behavioural problem. It may be crucial to evaluate the subject's pathological state in response to the observed symptoms in order to identify the functional impairment of the pivotal neurotransmitter systems involved in the disorder. This allows selecting a suitable pharmacological treatment. In order to implement behavioural therapy, the veterinary behaviourist collaborates, where necessary, with a team of qualified canine trainers.
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