Sentences with phrase «of serious problem behavior»

Based on a 2012 study that Duncombe, Havighurst, Holland and Frankling conducted with 373 children between the ages of 5 and 9 years - old, they found that parents» mental health; a habit of dismissing their children» s emotions such as sadness, «inconsistent parental discipline and corporal punishment are associated with the development of serious problem behavior» (p. 728).

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Those who come to work hard and are eager to be part of the American mainstream should be welcomed; the best of intentions and behavior does not justify flouting the law; any self - respecting nation must be able to control its borders; an underclass of millions with no legal existence poses a serious security problem; the economy depends on those who do the work Americans will not do; and on and on.

It is probable that a majority of all alcoholics are of the «hidden» variety — individuals who are having serious problems with alcohol but whose behavior is still enough within the bounds of social conformity to allow their alcoholism to be kept secret within the family.

A serious problem, however, confronts most clergymen who desire to obtain sufficient knowledge of the physiological factors that influence behavior.

Sometimes, however, behavior problems can be a sign of a more serious issue.

If a child has serious behavior problems or emotional problems, it adds to the burdens of the parents.

«Underage drinking is a dangerous behavior that can lead to serious health problems, including addiction later in life,» said New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Arlene González - Sánchez.

With a recent poll showing that nearly 90 % of New Yorkers believe that unethical behavior is a serious problem in state government a month before former legislative leaders Sheldon Silver and Dean Skelos are sentenced for public corruption, the governor and legislative leaders have an obligation to New Yorkers to reach a significant agreement on ethics reform.

With former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and former Senate leader Dean Skelos scheduled to be sentenced next month for public corruption crimes, and a recent poll showing that nearly 90 percent of New Yorkers believe unethical behavior is a serious problem in state government, Albany's political leaders have an obligation to reach a significant agreement on ethics reform, the good government groups said.

Although most of us have probably fallen victim to one form of abuse or another, it counts as bullying — and becomes a serious problem — when there is a regular pattern of such behaviors.

Compared to other poor children, a higher percentage of young children in deep poverty suffer from obesity and elevated blood lead levels — a serious concern given their association with learning and behavior problems.

The purpose of this study was to examine whether sleep difficulties and hours of sleep prospectively predicted several serious substance - related problems that included binge drinking, driving under the influence of alcohol, and risky sexual behavior.»

Nevertheless, the authors conclude that «bullying is a serious problem for U.S. youth,» and that «the prevalence of bullying observed in this study suggests the importance of preventive intervention research targeting bullying behaviors.»

Classroom Problem Solver: The Backtalker A student who speaks to her teacher in a disrespectful manner undermines the teacher's authority; the disrespect becomes even more serious if other students begin emulating the behavior of the student who «talks back.»

The New York City Department of Education took a step in the right direction in February 2003, when officials announced plans to open 17 «New Beginnings» centers for students with the most serious behavior problems.

Studies have suggested a correlation between exclusionary discipline policies and practices and an array of serious educational, economic, and social problems, including school avoidance and diminished educational engagement; 9 decreased academic achievement; 10 increased behavior problems; 11 increased likelihood of dropping out; 12 substance abuse; 13 and involvement with juvenile justice systems.14

Whether your dog has serious behavior problems that require professional attention or your wanting a higher level of training our program will help.

Next Article: Canine aggression: Aggression in dogs is the most serious behavior problem that pet owners must deal with, and it is largely preventable if the owner understands canine growth periods and the factors that influence the development of aggressive behavior.

It is one of the most serious behavior problems for dogs, and without treatment or training, the dog can end up biting themselves into a bad situation, such as in a shelter or in line to be euthanized.

One of the most serious, and unfortunately most common, problem behaviors among dogs is that of chasing cars.

If you notice any changes in behavior, such as a change in eating habits, not greeting you the way they normally would, reluctance to jump up or move around the way they typically would... these are the subtle signs of what could be a serious health problem, and it is time to schedule a veterinary exam.

Suprressing symptoms, such as «male associated behavior problems» will drive the chronic disease deeper into the life force and the chronic disease will then manifest itself in the form of more serious symptoms.

The way to change serious problem behavior in one's dog is to establish a relationship of mutual respect through meaningful work.

While some feline behavior can mystify us, it's important to be able to distinguish between fanciful (but normal) cat behavior and the signs of a serious health problem that -LSB-...]

Again, be optimistic but realistic — there is no reason a friendly adult animal with no particular health or behavior problems should take more than a week or so to find an adopter at most shelters, while a much smaller number of animals with serious challenges may stay for weeks or months.

If it's hyper behavior, destructive behavior, or even aggressive behavior, it stems back to some type of anxiety, and for most dogs, they show early signs of this anxiety way before it becomes a serious problem for the owner.

Our success rate with serious aggression issues and other major behavior problems is considered one of the best in the country, and many dog trainers will refer their more serious cases to us.

At the same time, some dogs in shelters have serious behavior problems and require a special kind of pet parent or prevent them from being adopted altogether.

We guarantee to find a home for adoptable dogs and cats — animals that are both healthy and free of serious behavior problems.

Studies have shown that incomplete or improper socialization during the first 16 weeks can increase the risk of serious behavior problems later in life.

Behavior problems in pets can be a serious health problem, often leading to relinquishment and euthanasia at a shelter, or a diminished quality of life with frustrated owners.

If they're not claimed within that period of time — and if they are healthy and don't show any serious behavior problems — we make them available for adoption into a new home.

It's a sorry thing to think of a sweet puppy as a «lemon» but it still reflects the sour disappointment when that rolly polly ball of fluff turns out to be sick, crippled or with serious behavior problems.

Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction Frequently asked questions Section 2: Preparing for your foster kittens Supplies you'll need Kitten - proofing your home Section 3: Scheduling appointments for your foster kittens Section 4: Caring for your foster kittens Caring for bottle - fed kittens Weaning kittens Caring for independent eaters Cleaning up between litters Section 5: Fostering moms and kittens Bringing everyone home Mom's care of her kittens Problem behaviors in momma cats Separating kittens and moms Section 6: Medical and emergency protocols Veterinary care Signs of illness and what to do next Serious kitten ailments Criteria for emergencies Section 7: Socializing and instilling good behaviors in kittens Establishing good litter box habits Discipline Play time Socializing and handling Appendix Guiding your foster kittens» behavior Litter box training for kittens and cats

Your dog might have gained a little weight, be a little lethargic, or have slight changes in behavior, none of these symptoms seem serious but if left untreated it can lead to a more severe problem.

Cats are so good at hiding pain and illness, that even the smallest changes in their behavior can be a sign of a serious problem.

The good news is that if you take some commonsense precautions while socializing your puppy, the risk of infection is quite small compared to the much larger risk of your puppy developing serious behavior problems with fear and aggression later in life.

Whether your dog needs obedience training from A to Z, a little tune up on his manners or has a serious behavior problem like aggression towards dogs or fear of people, we can help!

Karen London is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and also a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) specializing in the evaluation and treatment of serious behavior problems, including aggression, in dogs.

Underlying medical conditions can contribute to the development of serious behavior problems.

Our mission is to promote adoptions, provide humane care, and to strive to eliminate the euthanasia of shelter dogs for reasons other than serious health or behavior problems.

With some breeds of dogs, waiting until they're six months of age could mean you'll have a serious behavior problem before class even starts.

The positive training and behavior modification techniques that we use are based on the science of how animals learn and have proven to be extremely effective — whether teaching your dog a simple behavior like sit or dealing with a serious behavior problem such as aggression.

If and when your cat's behavior presents a serious problem, the situation can be tackled with the help of a behavioral specialist or your veterinarian.

We also work with all kinds of dogs and behavior issues, from puppies and basic obedience to solving more serious behavior problems.

However, the risk of parvo with careful socialization is much lower than the risk of serious behavior problems with no socialization.

Listen for serious behavior problems, it's wonderful that the current class of anti anxiety meds are available.

While nuisance behaviors like barking, jumping, and nipping can be troublesome, they generally do not carry the same damaging potential of some more serious behavior problems like aggression and separation anxiety.

*** Please note that the behavior tip sheets and «Companion Connection» address common behavior problems, but not issues of serious aggression.

At the other end of the spectrum, I often meet people who can not understand why an owner would keep a dog with aggression issues or any other kind of serious behavior problem — after all, why have a «mean» dog in your home?