Lack of physical exercise and/or mental stimulation alone can create or contribute to certain behavior problems. If physical exercise and mental stimulation are not addressed as part of a Treatment Plan, you will more than likely be treating only the symptom. If this happens, it is extremely likely that a different behavior problem will manifest as a result. Medical Issues Medical issues should also be considered when treating behavior problems. Some medical problems can cause pain, discomfort, and physical or emotional instability in puppies and dogs. Sometimes an experience observer can provide a great deal of insight when trying to determine if a dog is dealing with undiagnosed medical problem. Name 4 components that are addressed when treating behavior problems-also known as the Treatment Plan Positive Reinforcement of Alternate Behaviors Management and Setting the Dog up to Succeed Consequences for the Problem Behaviors Consistency in Dealing with Problem Behaviors Positive Reinforcement of Alternate Behaviors The majority of the behaviors we humans are typically normal “problems” dog behaviors that become inappropriate when demonstrated in our human environment. Behaviors like jumping, digging, chewing, etc. are all normal dog behaviors. Discovering and desensitizing the dog to the trigger may very well determine the success or failure of the Treatment Plan. SELF-REWARDING BEHAVIORS In addition, they are usually self-rewarding behaviors, which means the dog truly enjoys engaging in them. Management of the Problem and Setting the Dog up to Succeed Dog owners need to be educated about the importance of management and
Lack of physical exercise and/or mental stimulation alone can create or contribute to certain behavior problems. If physical exercise and mental stimulation are not addressed as part of a Treatment Plan, you will more than likely be treating only the symptom. If this happens, it is extremely likely that a different behavior problem will manifest as a result. Medical Issues Medical issues should also be considered when treating behavior problems. Some medical problems can cause pain, discomfort, and physical or emotional instability in puppies and dogs. Sometimes an experience observer can provide a great deal of insight when trying to determine if a dog is dealing with undiagnosed medical problem. Name 4 components that are addressed when treating behavior problems-also known as the Treatment Plan Positive Reinforcement of Alternate Behaviors Management and Setting the Dog up to Succeed Consequences for the Problem Behaviors Consistency in Dealing with Problem Behaviors Positive Reinforcement of Alternate Behaviors The majority of the behaviors we humans “problems” are typically normal dog behaviors that become inappropriate when demonstrated in our human environment. Behaviors like jumping, digging, chewing, etc. are all normal dog behaviors. Discovering and desensitizing the dog to the trigger may very well determine the success or failure of the Treatment Plan. SELF-REWARDING BEHAVIORS In addition, they are usually self-rewarding behaviors, which means the dog truly enjoys engaging in them. Management of the Problem and Setting the Dog up to Succeed Dog owners need to be educated about the importance of management and
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