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-distance increasing behaviors expressed in an antagonistic way
-threat or harmful behaviors directed towards an individual
-an appropriate or inappropriate threat or challenge that is ultimately resolved by combat or deference |
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| Name a few of the many types of aggression. |
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Definition
-owner-driected
-fear
-interdog
-protective
-ppredatory
-territorial
-food-related
-possessive
-play
-redirected
-idiopathic
-maternal |
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| ___ million reported dog bites per year. ___ deaths per year. |
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| Medical costs due to dog bites exceed ___ million dollars per year. |
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| What are the good prognosticators regarding canine aggression? |
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Definition
-later onset
-ongoing only a short time
-infrequent bouts of short duration
-directed to only one or a few targets
-fewer aggressive diagnoses
-highly motivated family who are realistic |
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| What are the poor prognosticators regarding canine aggression? |
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Definition
-early onset if left untreated
-long duration
-become more frequent or longer
-directed towards more targets
-multiple diagnoses
-unwilling, unrealistic owners or unable to respond to instruction |
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| What is your primary concern regarding a canine aggression case? |
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| True or False: Only bad veterinarians consider euthanasia an option in response to a canine aggression case. |
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Definition
| -FALSE; euthanasia IS an option, just not always the first option |
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| True or False: Aggression, like behavior, has a genetic component. |
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Definition
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| True or False: Canine aggression is curable AND controllable. |
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Definition
| -FALSE; canine aggression is controllable NOT curable |
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Term
| What are the 4 primary methods of early intervention and prevention of canine aggression? |
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Definition
-genetic screening (breeder responsibility)
-early sensitization
-client education: early signs
-routine evaluation: as part of wellness medicine |
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| What is owner directed aggression? |
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Definition
-used to be called dominance aggression
-the result of anxiety and unresolved conflict b/n dog and owners |
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| How do we treat owner directed aggression? |
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Definition
-create a predictable environment and avoid conflict initiators
-relaxation/clicker training
-desensitization and counter-conditioning |
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Term
| What are some of the signs of fear aggression? Describe the corresponding body posture. |
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Definition
-snapping, growling, escape attempts, possibly urination/defecation/anal sac expression, perceives when escape is not possible
-lowering head/body/tucking tail, piloerection and ears pulled back, horizontal and then vertical lip retraction |
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| What are some of the causes of fear aggression? |
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Definition
-inappropriate punishment
-abuse
-prolonged, painful medical treatment
-unsocialized
-learned
-anxiety
-phobia |
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Term
| How do we treat fear aggression? |
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Definition
-avoid all situation that invoke the response until the dog can be desensitized to that stimulus
-phase 1: relaxation training => Phase 2: desensitization
-use antianxiety meds
-NEVER physically discipline, corner, or reassure the dog |
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Term
| What is interdog aggression? In what situation does it most often occur? |
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Definition
-possibly normal behavior, must judge context
-most commonly same-sex |
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Term
| What are the two categories of interdog aggression? |
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Definition
-outside the household
-within the household |
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Term
| When does interdog aggression become apparent? |
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Definition
-social maturity (18-24m)
-worse case is if the aggressor does not stop if the victim submits |
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| How do we treat interdog aggression? |
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Definition
-Phase 1: deference => Phase 2: desensitization
-castration
-promise/ Halti collar |
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| What is protective aggression? |
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Definition
-dog perceives the client is threatened, and there is not actual threat
-can be normal behavior |
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Term
| How do we treat protective aggression? |
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Definition
-avoid situations in which the dog believes they have to protect
-Phase 1: Deference => Phase 2: Desensitization/ Counterconditioning -promise/ Halti collar |
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Term
| What is territorial aggression? |
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Definition
-dog inappropriately protects a location (can be floating, transient, seasonal, or permanent location)
-NOT aggressive when removed from the location
-fences and other barriers reinforce this behavior |
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| How do we treat territorial aggression? |
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Definition
-never leave alone in an area it defines as its territory, especially if the territory is unmarked
-Phase 1: Deference => Phase 2: desensitization/ counter conditioning
-Promise/ Halti head collar |
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| What are the 2 classes of predatory aggression? |
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Definition
-stalkers of "prey" items
-chasers of moving "prey"
-may be confused iwth territorial aggression |
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Term
| What is the key feature of predatory aggression that signifies danger to small infants? |
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| How do we treat predatory aggression? |
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Definition
-never leave unsupervised with a "prey"
-never allow off lead, unsupervised, at large, or confined in an area "prey" could enter
-behavior modification rarely productive |
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| What is food related aggression? |
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Definition
-react inappropriately to humans or animals while feeding
-excellent early signs for dominance aggression |
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Term
| How do we treat food related aggression? |
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Definition
-minimize exposure to stimuli
-deference an desensitization |
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| What is possessive aggression? |
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Definition
-similar to food related except it is over a "possession"
-may be part of attention-seeking behaviors |
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Term
| How do we treat possessive aggression? |
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Definition
| -minimize, defer, countercondition |
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Term
| What is redirected aggression? |
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Definition
-occurs when dog is thwarted or interrupted in another behavior
-usually targets nearest or easiest victim
-can be confused with fear or dominance aggression |
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Term
| How do we treat redirected aggression? |
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Definition
-avoid and desensitize
-address underlying behavior |
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Definition
-happen while at play with humans or other animals
-usually younger animals who never learned appropriateness while at play and learned through rough play |
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| How do we treat play aggression? |
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Definition
-avoid, defer, desensitize
-owners must be able to distinguish play vs aggression |
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Term
| What is idipathic aggression? |
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Definition
-unprovoked, unpredictable, violent, and uncontrolled
-rule-out true neuro dz such as epilepsy |
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Term
| In what animals is idiopathic aggression most common? |
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Definition
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| What is the proper name for idiopathic aggression? |
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Definition
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| How do we treat idiopathic aggression/ springer rage syndrome? |
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Definition
-none effective until we ID a cause
-lithium? |
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Term
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Definition
-a feeling of apprehension associated with the presence or proximity of an object, individual, or social situation
-graded response in proportion to the proximity |
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-profound, quickly develoed fear reaction that do not extinguish with gradual exposure to the object or with exposure over time
-immediate, excessive anxiety respone |
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