Caveats and Background

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1 CANINE CASE STUDIES: WHY DO WE DO WHAT WE DO? Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC Animal Behavior Clinic Portland, Oregon Caveats and Background Medical model as framework Specific terminology Medical or medication interventions Approach influenced by other disciplines Behavior assessment styles Veterinary social work Not all details of each case will be covered We may not get through all the cases 1

2 Mack Bobbi 13 month f/s Vizsla Acquired at 10 months old, 3-4 prior homes Presented for: high energy, intense play behavior, easily distracted, intense focus/fixation on movement, chase behaviors, poorly responsive to training interventions Owners have prior experience with the breed 2

3 Bobbi Clicker training owners using as attention getter Tendency toward reactive and corrective strategies Intervention after unwanted behavior is started Daily management trends toward casual Dog door, acreage Previous use of long line for recall work No progress, reliance on physical control Bobbi Identified lack of reinforcement history in training approach Significant opportunities to rehearse unwanted behaviors when not receiving input from owners Focus on how do we stop her when Discussion of punishment rules and conditions Demonstration of clicker training basics 3

4 Bobbi Proactive management Close dog door, consistent use of leash/line Operant focus Goal of reinforcing specific behaviors rather than creation of conditioned emotional response Active reinforcement for any settled behaviors EASY on/off switch, attention game Clicker training revisited Discussion of punishment rules Physiologic intervention started (SSRI) Bobbi How did you get them to stop using the shock collar? Was not a part of my recommendations if you re going to rely on corrections, here is what you have to do 4

5 Tabor Mack 7yr m/n Staffordshire terrier mix Presented for dog/dog aggression Onset after attacked by another off leash dog Concurrent history of hyperarousal and anxiety issues that occur all the time Current treatment with Clomicalm medication (subtherapeutic dose) with no impact on behavior 5

6 Mack Recently worked with local trainer Enforced compliance with commands Leash corrections, spray bottle for behavior Switched to pinch/prong collar Owner impression: Much better since started training Mack My goal - implement treatment using +R methods How to navigate but it works? Determine whether interruption vs. punishment Impact on behavior over time rather than in moment Greater sense of control, impact on owner confidence Education on available options with pros/cons of each Identify desired behavior, can it be taught using current methods? 6

7 Mack Ozzy 7

8 Orlando 5yr m/n Jack Russell terrier Presented for aggression to non-family members At door, passersby, in yard Also anxious during car rides, only responds to female owner during training sessions Acquired at 1 year old, behavior is worsening (intensity) over time Orlando Attempted focus on management and avoidance Reactive (after arrival of visitors) Frequent workers in yard and visiting home Haven t limited access to yard Non-aggressive when away from home environment Occasional use of commands learned prior to adoption, no significant additional training Retention of operant responses despite poor consistency, timing, reinforcement history 8

9 Orlando Initial focus on matwork, relaxation exercises Goal of using that framework to introduce distractions and triggers (standard approach) Also taught hand target (ability to interrupt and redirect behavior, preparation for go say hi ) Orlando Phenomenal response to hand targeting Sprinting back to handler in midst of full reactive display within limited number of day training sessions Almost ZERO progress with relaxation training Able to stay but body tension persistent throughout Stagnation of forward progress with treatment Noted greater response to operant tasks involving movement rather than stationary behavior 9

10 Orlando Shifted focus to place training with movement to mat as operant response to door knock/bell Caught on within a handful of repetitions Able to progressively reward relaxation on mat with eventual goal of combining techniques Allows for reactive response when triggers occur Relevant for this household and lack of announcement prior to visitor arrival Brutus 10

11 O Malley 2yr old M/N Goldendoodle Presented for pica (ingestion of nonfood items) Previous surgery following ingestion of sock Has also ingested paper, Swiffer handle, gum containing xylitol O Malley Primary interventions: Muzzle to prevent chewing/ingestion Verbal correction, shaker can use Training method includes coercion for compliance with commands involving physical movement Recognized lack of proactive/foundation training within case history General busy-ness during assessment, restless, unable to settle for any significant length of time 11

12 O Malley Ongoing management blocked access to items Strategies to slow food consumption and increase enrichment value of food Increased physical exercise (assess response on settling and overall arousal) Discussion of training style including pros/cons of punishment based approach O Malley Introduction of reinforcement based training Focus on establishing conditioned behaviors Foal of rewarding appropriate choices in context of consumable items Exercises included: eye contact zen as foundation for leave it drop it started with trading approach 12

13 O Malley History also included excessive licking of surfaces Eastern medicine (TCVM) consultation Internist referral Nutrition recommendations Plan for in-home behavior modification support O Malley No change in overall arousal level in response to increased exercise and training exercises Interference in zen / leave it training due to arousal and distractibility level Sidebar Primary work on impulse control and relaxation Incorporation of pharmacological support for arousal Back on track! 13

14 O Malley Worked through: Disengagement from held item Addition of not yours cue Placement of item on surface then floor Practice with tossed items Set ups including strategically placed items Leashed to block opportunity, prepared to reward choices Reward for active disengagement rather than pica during real life situations Jenga analogy Pebbles 14

15 Jake 4yr m/n Border collie Presented for dog/dog aggression On leash: greater reactive distance, more likely to react, more responsive to commands Frequent walks in off-leash forested areas we do the best we can to avoid dogs Jake Body language and history consistent with fear based aggression Has completed several reactive rover classes Perception that respondent conditioning (CER) is best fit for patient We ve done that already 15

16 Jake Troubleshooting we ve done that already Reliance on distraction rather than conditioning timing! Use of low/daily value reinforcement Awareness of owner tension/anxiety impact on Jake Lack of proactive management role in learning no Trauma between Training opportunities Lack of knowledge how to implement strategies learned in class to real-life situations Tool Boxes Management strategies Respondent Learning Operant Learning Physiological interventions Understanding ALL the tools you have available to you is critical to your success! 16

17 Thank you! 17