Though scientists and veterinarians are still researching this condition more thoroughly, it is known that the condition is associated with strenuous exercise (especially in
unconditioned dogs), heavy hunting and swimming, cage transport, and cold, wet living conditions.
Owners and trainers of Pointers report that most cases are associated with a hard workout the previous day (especially in
unconditioned dogs), or cold, wet weather the previous night, or cage transport.
Not exact matches
Classical conditioning pairs a conditioned stimulus such as other
dogs with an
unconditioned stimulus such as food, causing the response to the food to replace the previous response to other
dogs over time.
No conditioning or special training is necessary to cause the
dog to salivate, which is an
unconditioned response.
Since
dogs naturally begin salivating when offered food, food is an
unconditioned stimulus.
In learning theory terminology, your
dog pulling on the leash is an
unconditioned response in the same vein as his salivating when presented with food: He does not have to be taught this.