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1 Shelter Dog Mod Squad: Canine Problem Behaviors in Shelters Sheila D Arpino, DVM Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists Our Mission: Behavior Mod Squad Identify potential problems Make outcome decisions Optimize welfare Behavior modification Reassessment Rehoming Follow-up Our Mission: Behavior Mod Squad Optimize welfare Identify potential problems Behavior modification Make outcome decisions Reassessment Rehoming Follow-up 1
2 Meet Nellie 1.5 year spayed female Rat Terrier, 11# Owner surrender: can no longer care of Brody 1 year neutered male mixed breed dog, 65# Previously adopted as jumpy mouthy dog. Returned for biting owner four times. Optimize Welfare 2
3 Meeting Shelter Dog Needs Meeting Shelter Dog Needs Identify Potential Problems 3
4 Getting to Know the Dogs Behavior History Behavior Evaluation Shelter Behavior/Behavioral Observations Assessment and Decision Making The Match-Up II Shelter Dog Rehoming Program Uses all available information about dog s behavior Behavior in previous home (behavioral history) Behavior evaluation results Behavior observed in shelter.to help guide treatment and placement decisions. Match-Up II Components Behavior History Behavior Evaluation Personality Scoring Behavior in the Shelter Behavioral Triage 4
5 Behavior History Behavior Evaluation 11 subtests Objective: based on observations of behaviors, not interpretation Behaviors either occur or they don t 1. Behavioral History 2. Behavior Evaluation 3. Personality Scoring 4. Behavior in the Shelter 5. Behavioral Triage Online Data Entry 5
6 Shelter Behavior/Behavioral Observations Behavior toward staff, volunteers and public (men, children) Behavior on walks Behavior during training Behavior during any further assessments of problems Behavior toward other animals 1. Behavioral History 2. Behavior Evaluation 3. Personality Scoring 4. Behavior in the Shelter 5. Behavioral Triage Behavioral Triage Incorporates all information known about each dog and gives points for behaviors Behavioral history Behavior evaluation Behavior in the shelter Consideration for weight Points calculated automatically Higher points means a potentially more challenging adoption 1. Behavioral History Match-Up II Online 2. Behavior Evaluation 3. Personality Scoring 4. Behavior in the Shelter 5. Behavioral Triage Points are guidelines which create a common language when discussing individual dogs, and help shelters make plans for individual dogs. 6
7 Nellie Total Behavior Triage Points: 43 Behavior history +21 (shown teeth/growled snapped men, women, children, shown teeth/growled at vet or groomer, flagged to urinate/defecate when alone), Behavior evaluation +13 (Room Behavior +1: jump up; Room Behavior Part 2 +1: jump up; Toddler Doll +6: growl; Strange Woman +6: growl) Shelter behavior +12 (shown teeth/growled men, women, shows fear such as cower run away or tremble, soft mouthed or jumped up) Weight -3 (< 15 lbs) Potential Problem Behaviors Aggression to Adults/Children Fear of people Fear of Being Alone (separation anxiety) Aggression toward veterinarian Brody Total Behavior Triage Points: 44 Behavior history +20 ( +12 bite adults, +8 for growl toward unfamiliar children) Behavior evaluation +21 (+2 for soft mouths on room and feet, +2 for jump ups on toys and strange looking women, +1 for jump up and soft mouth on run and freeze, +8 for inhibited bite on wet food, +8 for inhibited bite on pig's ears) Weight +3 Potential Problem Behaviors Jumpy Mouthy Food Aggression Aggression to Adults Aggression to children Stop the Presses!!! How accurate is all this information?? 7
8 Accuracy of Assessments Behavior History Behavior Evaluation Behavior Observations Accuracy of Assessments Standardization Reliability Validity Accuracy of Assessments Stress Environment Personality 8
9 Accuracy of Assessments Frequency Skill/knowledge of evaluator The Behavior How fair is it to focus primarily on negative behaviors? Outcome Decisions: Make Decisions Based Upon Individual Dogs Because Every Dog is Different Outcome Decisions: Make Decisions Based Upon Photo courtesy of Dr. Kate Hurley Shelter s Capacity for Care 9
10 Outcome Decisions: Make Decisions Based Upon Shelter s Ability to SAFELY Rehome the Dog Nellie Outcome Foster Whines when left alone Aggression over rawhide Contact former owner Says she is OK when left with dog Confirms anxiety when crated Confirms fear of loud noises Confirms food aggression Nellie Outcome Special Adoption for: Separation anxiety (potential) Fear of people Food aggression Monitor and regularly reassess anxiety 10
11 Brody Outcome LOTS of debate within the shelter Previous owner used dominance theory/techniques B Mod while in shelter Foster Initially with Dr. D Arpino Next with experienced volunteer No problems in foster Brody Outcome Special adoption for: Aggression to adults Food aggression Jumpy Mouthy Mild fear of unknown people Stay in foster until adoption Behavior Modification 11
12 Starting a Behavior Modification Plan Is a plan needed? Or is matching to the right home most important? Goal of Behavior Modification Programs Assess risk Determine response to behavior modification Determine type of adopter that is best for pet Pets are usually NOT cured via behavior modification plans Evaluate your Resources 12
13 Begin with. Plans and protocols Staff training Volunteer training Staff Training Dog body language Dog handling and safety Assessing welfare Assessing and recording behavior Principles of training and b mod Behavioral tools (and humane use) Behavior Modification for Jumpy Mouthy Dogs 13
14 Mouthy.aspx Plan for Brody 14
15 Behavior Modification for Fearful Dogs Fear Fear Aggression 15
16 The Plan Initial training with highly experienced/trained staff and volunteers ONLY Training Plan for Nellie AVOIDANCE SAY PLEASE PROGRAM PLAYGROUP TREAT BUCKETS BASIC TRAINING CREATE POSITIVE ASSOCIATIONS QUIET TIME Training Staff about Fear of People What TO do Create positive associations Avoid fear inducing stimuli What NOT to do No aversives No dominance theory Don t force interactions 16
17 Medication for Problem Behaviors Primary indications for medication: Poor welfare Severe anxiety Medication for Problem Behaviors Medication for Brody? 17
18 Medication for Nellie? Considerations Explore options for enrichment Explore options for change of environment office foster foster home Would this dog need medication if not in the shelter?? Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (i.e., Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Paroxetine) Blocks serotonin reuptake from synaptic cleft Increased serotonin Used to decrease anxiety, aggression, impulsivity - long term relief Labeled for use in separation anxiety Takes days to weeks to begin working Dose: Fluoxetine mg/kg sid 18
19 Trazodone SARI: Serotonin antagonist (blocks receptors) and reuptake inhibitor Can be used as adjunct to primary medication such as SSRI (longterm effects) Side effects uncommon Dose: 1-5 mg/kg bid, titrate to effect Medication? None were used Medication? Fluoxetine 1 mg/kg po sid 19
20 Reassessment Treatment Duration/Other Considerations Most dogs respond within 1-2 days Continued treatment while the dog is in the shelter is crucial Jumpy Mouthy dogs are often more likely to be returned than many other more serious problem behaviors How to Assess Progress Day to day interactions? Repeat behavior evaluation? Send to real life (foster home) environment? 20
21 Rehoming Finding the Right Home Place pets for adoption that will be safe (not bite or harm) for people in your community Match the pet to an appropriate adopter Inform and educate adopters Be honest and realistic Be FLEXIBLE Adoption- Jumpy Mouthy Dogs The right home is crucial Active people People who enjoy training dogs People who are willing to invest time, energy, and effort 21
22 Adoption- Fear of People The right home is crucial Quiet home Understanding of fearful dog needs Patient people Risks and Benefits The only way to GUARANTEE that you will not have a pet with a problem is to not own a pet Aggression (and problem behaviors) is a risk with ANY adoption. Our goal is to do everything possible to reduce that risk. The Special Adoption Appointment Full disclosure Demonstrate the problem Discuss/teach plan for management (NOT treatment), and give handouts 22
23 0Consult%20Form.pdf Follow-Up Follow-Up Special Adoption Counselor Phones the Adopter at: One week (or sooner if we have ANY concerns) One month Two months Three Months (if necessary) Using questionnaire as a guideline for conversation. 23
24 Follow-Up 50% discount on training classes through our shelter Free behavior appointments for six months after adoption Phone calls and s Adopter knows that we are on their team Nellie /articleid/127/ctl/readcsdblog/default.aspx Brody 24
25 ne/shelter-animal-behavior-and-welfare/ chandeducation/webinars.aspx Sign up for our newsletter at Sheila D Arpino, DVM, DACVB sdarpino@arlboston.org Thank You!! 25
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