How to Prevent Canine Behaviour Problems

One of the primary reasons behind euthanasia of dogs is behavior problems. Every month hundreds if not thousands of dogs are euthanized or re -homed or abandoned due to canine behavioural problems. 

This leads to need for providing behavioural services by veterinarians. Providing behavioural services will benefit both pet and his owners, as it will improve the quality of life for dog and owner. Most behavioural problems lead to disrupt the bond and lead to reduction in pet ownership. Situation even gets worse when behavioural problems push the relationship at breaking point. In such a situation due to lack of appropriate advice the animal is re –homed or euthanized. 

In such condition role of veterinarians become so important in preventing canine behavior problems. Veterinarians should work closely with prospective owners in selecting the right breed. Inappropriate breed selection may lead to these behavioural problems which will result in early surrender of pets to rescue societies or at worse euthanasia of pet.

Advising clients on breed selection is a difficult job. Different breeds have different, more-or-less predictable behaviour characteristics. It is important to help prospective owners choose the breed or type of dog that will best suit their personal and family circumstances.  

A survey had been conducted by the Anthrozoology Institute at Southampton University. This survey is based on 49 most common breed of dogs according to certain traits and they divided the 49 breeds into eight groups depending on their scores on the three factors:

Aggressivity – a tendency to aggression and/or dominance.

Reactivity – which included demand for affection.

Immaturity – a tendency to remain puppy – like even when the dog is adult.

Canine Behavioural Problems

Canine Behaviour and Characteristics According to Dog Breed -

Group: 1

Characteristics: Aggressivity – high; Reactivity – average; Immaturity – low

Typical Breeds: Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Doberman

Other Breeds: Bull Terrier

Group: 2

Characteristics: Aggressivity – high; Reactivity – average; Immaturity – high

Typical Breeds: Jack Russell, Corgi, Cocker Spaniel

Other Breeds: West Highland White Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Fox Terrier, Border Collie

Group: 3

Characteristics: Aggressivity – average; Reactivity – low; Immaturity – low

Typical Breeds: British Bulldog, Chow

Other Breeds: Great Dane, Airedale

Group: 4

Characteristics: Aggressivity – average; Reactivity – high; Immaturity – low

Typical Breeds: Toy and Miniature Poodles, Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua

Other Breeds: Papillon, Miniature and Standard Dachshunds, Pekingese, Lhasa, Apso, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu

Group: 5

Characteristics: Aggressivity – low; Reactivity – average; Immaturity – high

Typical Breeds: English and Irish Setters, English Springer Spaniel

Other Breeds: Golden Retriever, Dalmatian, Labrador, Boxer

Group: 6

Characteristics: Aggressivity – low; Reactivity – low; Immaturity – low

Typical Breeds: Greyhound, Basset Hound

Other Breeds: Whippet, English Pointer

Group: 7

Characteristics: Aggressivity – low; Reactivity – high; Immaturity – low

Typical Breeds: King Charles Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Other Breeds: Shetland Sheepdog

Group: 8

Characteristics: Aggressivity – average; Reactivity – average; Immaturity – average

Typical Breeds: Samoyed, Standard Poodle, Rough Collie, Old English Sheepdog, Miniature Schnauzer, Beagle, Border Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Scottish Terrier

Other Breeds: None

Note: - Breeds according to behavioural characteristics. 

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Taking care of pets during Diwali!

Diwali, the festival of lights and happiness is here! It is a festival full of celebrations, lightings and sweets. Enjoying this festival with family and friends is something everyone takes pleasure in. Pets are also a part of the family for animal lovers. But Diwali can be a distressing time for the animals due to the loud noise and lights all around. Dogs and cats have stronger hearing power. So, what we recognize to be loud is even louder and unbearable for them. Besides, dogs are also susceptible to vibrations caused by loud noises. Hence, one needs to take extra care of pets during Diwali season.

Here are a few calming tactics to help your pets when the noise levels are high.

• Try to sensitize your pet to the noises by playing similar sounds ahead of time.
• Take your pet for a good walk during the day before the fireworks start.
• Do not leave your pet alone and keep them away from firecrackers.
• Never burst crackers in front of pets.
• Do not let your pet enter any common area like terrace or walkway where crackers are being burst.
• Keep your pet distracted by playing with him.
• Let your pet stay in a closed room with soft music playing and the family members accompanying him/her.
• Keep the windows shut and curtains drawn to mask sounds and flashes from fireworks.
• Put on the TV or radio to cover the sounds of fireworks.
• If your dog hides under a sofa, let him be. Forcing him out causes more stress.
• Give your pet his favourite treats and a bowl of water.
• Do not comfort your pet if he is showing frightened behaviour. Act normally and tell him that there is nothing at all to be scared of.
• Reward your pet when he is calm and not looking afraid.
• Do not rebuke or punish your pet for being fearful.
• Take medicines if any from your veterinarian beforehand.
• First aids for burns must be kept handy.
• Licking and sniffing the crackers can lead to toxicity to your pet. So, keep the firecrackers away from your pets.

The other risk during Diwali is when pets run away in fear and go missing. Engraving your mobile number on your pet’s collar, or, adding a pendant with his name and your number before the celebrations begin is strongly recommended. Do not leave your pets unattended even for short periods of time. While taking care of your pets, do not forget the stray animals in your locality. Take a round twice a day. Leave food and water for them. Try and keep them in your compound or garden or housing colony for a couple of days. If you see any of them wounded, take them to a veterinarian immediately or call for an ambulance. 

Wishing you and your family (includes pets) a very happy and safe DIWALI!

Vaccination Schedule for Dogs

Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff

A possible vaccination schedule for the "average" dog is shown below.

Age	Vaccination
5 weeks	Parvovirus: For puppies at high risk. Check with your veterinarian.
6 & 9 weeks	Combination vaccine* without leptospirosis. Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a concern.
12 weeks or older	Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian (age at vaccination may vary according to local law).
12 & 15 weeks**	Combination vaccine* Leptospirosis: include leptospirosis in the combination vaccine where leptospirosis is a concern, or if traveling to an area where it occurs. Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a concern. Lyme: where Lyme disease is a concern or if traveling to an area where it occurs.
Adult	Combination vaccine* Leptospirosis: include leptospirosis in the combination vaccine where leptospirosis is a concern, or if traveling to an area where it occurs. Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a concern. Lyme: where Lyme disease is a concern or if traveling to an area where it occurs. Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian (time interval between vaccinations may vary according to local law).

Recommendations vary depending on the age, breed, and health status of the

dog, the potential of the dog to be exposed to the disease, the type of vaccine,

whether the dog is used for breeding, and the geographical area where the dog

lives or may visit.

Dog Vaccination Schedule

*A combination vaccine, often called a 5-way vaccine, usually includes

adenovirus cough and hepatitis, canine distemper, parainfluenza, and

parvovirus. Some combination vaccines may also include leptospirosis (7-way

vaccines) and/or coronavirus. The inclusion of either canine adenovirus-1 or

adenovirus-2 in a vaccine will protect against both adenovirus cough and

hepatitis; adenovirus-2 is highly preferred.

**Some puppies may need additional vaccinations against parvovirus after 15

weeks of age. Consult with your local veterinarian.

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Pet 'First Aid' Supplies Checklist   

Pet First Aid

As a pet owner, you need to make sure to have basic first aid supplies for your pets in your household. Carefully putting together a well-provisioned first aid kit will make you more ready to deal with a medical emergency if one confronts you for your dog, cat or other pet. Have this kit in the house and fully stocked with supplies at all times, next to the first aid kit for your family. Many of the items in a family first aid kit can be used for pets, too.

Phone numbers and your pet's medical record (including medications and vaccination history)	You need to know these numbers before you need them. If you do not know the number of the emergency clinic in your area, ask your veterinarian.
Gauze	For wrapping wounds or muzzling the injured animal
Nonstick bandages, towels, or strips of clean cloth	To control bleeding or protect wounds
Adhesive tape for bandages *do NOT use human adhesive bandages (eg, Band-Aids®) on pets	For securing the gauze wrap or bandage
Milk of magnesia Activated charcoal	To absorb poison Always contact your veterinarian or local poison control center before inducing vomiting or treating an animal for poison
Hydrogen peroxide (3%)	To induce vomiting Always contact your veterinarian or local poison control center before inducing vomiting or treating an animal for poison
Digital Thermometer —you will need a "fever" thermometer because the temperature scale of regular thermometers doesn't go high enough for pets	To check your pet's temperature. Do not insert a thermometer in your pet's mouth—the temperature must be taken rectally.
Eye dropper (or large syringe without needle)	To give oral treatments or flush wounds
Muzzle (in an emergency a rope, necktie, soft cloth, nylon stocking, small towel may be used)	To cover your pet's head. If your pet is vomiting, do not muzzle it!
Leash	To transport your pet (if your pet is capable of walking without further injury)
Stretcher (in an emergency a door, board, blanket or floor mat may be used)	To stabilize the injured animal and prevent further injury during transport

Your Kit Should Include:

First A

• Batteries                                   
• Flashlight
• Cotton balls and swabs
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Sterile gauze pads and bandages
• First aid tape
• Antibacterial ointment
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Rubbing alcohol
• Antiseptic wipes
• A muzzle
• Extra leash
• A splint
• Styptic powder to stop bleeding
• Pepto bismol
• Prescription medications (for you and your pets)
• Sterile latex gloves
• Eye wash
• A book on human and pet first aid
• Mineral oil
• Buffered aspirin
• Benadryl
• A blanket
• A large bottle of water
• Self-activating hot pack
• Self-activating ice pack
• Hydrocortisone cream
• Copies of veterinary documents
• Thermometer

Always remember that any first aid administered to your pet should be followed by immediate veterinary care. First aid care is not a substitute for veterinary care, but it may save your pet's life until it receives veterinary treatment.

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No rinse. No fuss. Bathing a dog with Dry Shampoo is quick and convenient way to keep our pet clean and refreshed without use of single drop of water. It gives a comfortable approach to dog for being cleaned, thereby making it a pleasurable experience for him. It does not create messy surrounding.

We have to just sparingly sprinkle the shampoo powder at roots all over the body and gently scrub the coat with a brush to distribute the powder evenly. Allow 2 minutes to act and brush through the coat to release the dirt, leaving cleaner and fresher hair coat. It can be used once in 7–10 days or as per need of the breed and its activity. It is suitable for all types of dogs. It is
mild, gentle and causes no irritation to skin.

It will keep the dog clean, comfortable and looking well in-between rinse baths without depletion of natural essential protective oils from the coat. It also helps to distribute the skin’s natural oil evenly throughout the coat and cuts down shedding. Also, frequent brushing stimulates skin health by bringing secretions from oil glands onto the skin.

Dogs tend to absorb allergens through the skin. Weekly bathing dog with Dry Shampoo can prevent itchiness by washing allergens away before they get a chance to penetrate the skin.

Sometimes the fur gets matted, the skin cannot breathe and so compelling the dog to scratch and pull out fur, which can result in sores. Weekly bathing dog with Dry Shampoo helps to remove mattes from building up.

It provides no favorable environment for various ectoparasites/fungal infections to establish themselves at skin. Also as it powdered dry shampoo, it diminishes the chances of ear infections.

Moreover, it gives us an opportunity to inspect the coat and get first hand information for any problems such as ectoparasites/fungal infection and keenly observe the dull coat which can be a sign of nutritional deficiency or intestinal parasitism. It will help us to rectify the same at its initial level.

Dry Shampoo deodorizes the coat and with its citrus fragrance, it makes owner feel fresh with his pet as it dominates doggy odour.

Thus, Natural Dry Shampoo is quick, convenient and comprehensive way to keep dogs clean, refreshed, shiny and healthy.

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Most dogs don’t mind getting and staying dirty. In fact, many seem thrilled to find stinky stuff to roll in—like dead animals. Most pet parents, on the other hand, would rather not share their lives with smelly or dirt-encrusted dogs.

Many dogs find bath time unpleasant—and who can blame them? It involves being restrained, soaked with water (which some dogs really dislike), slathered in scented suds and handled in various, sometimes uncomfortable ways.

Some dogs are fearful or aggressive when their pet parents attempt to bathe or handle them. Signs of fear or aggression include trembling, trying to get away or hide, drooling, panting, whining, freezing, staring, growling, snarling, snapping and, of course, biting.

Because of their activities, breed types, or individual skin or coat types, some dogs need baths more often than others. For example, some dogs’ coats just get oily quickly, regardless of their outdoor activities. Other dogs spend lots of time outdoors and get dirty fast. However, if you bathe your dog too often, you might cause skin irritation and flaking, so be sure to check with your dog’s veterinarian to find out how frequently you should give your dog baths.

However, you can help your dog learn to tolerate—and maybe even enjoy—bathing.

Give your pet “Dry Bath”

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What Not to Do

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• Do not physically punish or yell at your dog if he resists bathing. Doing this will only make him feels worse about the activity, and it will probably worsen his behavior. 
•  Instead go for DRY BATHING.Use "BATHE ME DRY" – A Natural Dry Shampoo. 'No Rinses No Fuss'.
• Do not force your dog to submit to bathing if he’s obviously frightened. Contact a professional behavior expert for help instead.