Dogs show their personalities early and it becomes very apparent if there is any aggressive or
fearful behavior needing to be worked on.
Not exact matches
If your dog is
fearful or showing aggression, you may
need to pursue more directed help from a board - certified veterinary behaviorist (DACVB), a veterinarian with training in
behavior or a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB).
If you are looking to enroll your dog into a training class to «socialize» him to be less
fearful, less anxious, or friendlier to other dogs or people, please be aware that he has a nearly or fully developed personality and at this point we
need to take on an approach of intervention, teaching better
behaviors, and perhaps modifying
behaviors and emotional responses.
For Cats Aggression Between Cats Aggression Towards People Bringing Outside Cats Indoors Bringing Your New Cat Home Cat Chat Cat Toys — You
Need Them Destructive Scratching
Fearful Cats Introducing a Cat and a Dog Introducing Pets to a New Cat Keep Your Cat Happy Indoors Kitten
Behavior Basics Kitten's Rough Play Marking Territory Positive Reinforcement — Training Your Cat with Treats and Praise Preventing Litter Box Problems Removing Pet Stains and Odors Solving Litter Box Problems
With
fearful behaviors, groomers
need to address two factors.
You may
need to go back a few steps if your dog reverts to very
fearful behaviors.
We also place
behavior cases; for instance, dogs or cats who are
fearful in the shelter, known as kennel stress, or who
need help developing good manners.
• Gentle, effective in - home dog training and
behavior modification sessions for the family dog, conveniently scheduled to meet your
needs • Shy /
Fearful dogs, a specialty • Problem prevention counseling • New pet selection assistance • New Adult Family dog 101 program, for new adoptees or refreshing • New Puppy 101 for brand new additions: basic cues and potty training.
Behavior Modification Plans: If your dog is exhibiting any problem
behaviors that might mean a legal liability; like being shy or
fearful, having Separation Anxiety or Isolation Distress, showing Dog - Dog aggression, On - leash aggression or Dog - Human aggression, an Individual
Behavior Modification plan is what you
need.
Counter conditioning and desensitization
need to be used together to be effective and are often used to change unwanted
behavior in dogs and cats, especially
fearful and aggressive
behaviors.
The ASQ includes five scales: (1) ASQ - F1, «Confidence in relationships»; higher scores in this subscale indicate a secure attachment (e.g., «I find it relatively easy to get close to other people»); (2) ASQ - F2, «
Need for approval» denotes both worried and fearful aspects of attachment, characterized by an individual's need for others» approval and acceptance (e.g., «It's important for me to avoid doing things that others won't like»); (3) ASQ - F3: the subjects» anxious behavior in searching for others, motivated by the necessity to fulfill dependency needs, is depicted by the subscale «Preoccupation with relationships»; it represents a central topic in the conceptualization of anxious / ambivalent attachment (e.g., «It's very important for me to have a close relationship»); (4) ASQ - F4, «Discomfort with closeness» reflects an avoidant attachment (e.g., «I prefer to keep to myself»), and (5) ASQ - F5 «Relationships as secondary» is typical of a dismissive style, in which subjects tend to emphasize achievements and independence, in order to protect themselves against hurt and vulnerability (e.g., «To ask for help is to admit that you're a failure&raqu
Need for approval» denotes both worried and
fearful aspects of attachment, characterized by an individual's
need for others» approval and acceptance (e.g., «It's important for me to avoid doing things that others won't like»); (3) ASQ - F3: the subjects» anxious behavior in searching for others, motivated by the necessity to fulfill dependency needs, is depicted by the subscale «Preoccupation with relationships»; it represents a central topic in the conceptualization of anxious / ambivalent attachment (e.g., «It's very important for me to have a close relationship»); (4) ASQ - F4, «Discomfort with closeness» reflects an avoidant attachment (e.g., «I prefer to keep to myself»), and (5) ASQ - F5 «Relationships as secondary» is typical of a dismissive style, in which subjects tend to emphasize achievements and independence, in order to protect themselves against hurt and vulnerability (e.g., «To ask for help is to admit that you're a failure&raqu
need for others» approval and acceptance (e.g., «It's important for me to avoid doing things that others won't like»); (3) ASQ - F3: the subjects» anxious
behavior in searching for others, motivated by the necessity to fulfill dependency
needs, is depicted by the subscale «Preoccupation with relationships»; it represents a central topic in the conceptualization of anxious / ambivalent attachment (e.g., «It's very important for me to have a close relationship»); (4) ASQ - F4, «Discomfort with closeness» reflects an avoidant attachment (e.g., «I prefer to keep to myself»), and (5) ASQ - F5 «Relationships as secondary» is typical of a dismissive style, in which subjects tend to emphasize achievements and independence, in order to protect themselves against hurt and vulnerability (e.g., «To ask for help is to admit that you're a failure»).