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Dec 3

Webinar – 12/3/20 – Is it fear, anxiety, or something else? – Sharon Carroll – FDSA (fee applies)

Name: Webinar – 12/3/20 – Is it fear, anxiety, or something else? – Sharon Carroll – FDSA (fee applies)
Start: 2020-12-03T18:00:00-08:00
End: 2020-12-03T19:00:00-08:00
Location: Virtual

December 3, 2020 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST

$19.95

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Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020
Time: 6pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.

Currently there are a range of psychopathologies described in dogs. These include canine-PTSD, depressive-like conditions, ADHD-like disorders, canine compulsive disorder and a range of specific anxiety conditions and phobias. Each of these disorders is characterized by the presence of a collection of specific individual behaviors.

Some of the individual behaviors occurring in the above disorders are abnormal at any time, whilst many are normal under certain circumstances. As we all become more aware of canine emotions, and we strive to ensure the psychological wellbeing of our dogs, it can become increasingly difficult to know what’s normal and what’s not.

When working out what’s normal, it needs to be remembered, that whilst there is a lot of discussion on the impact of genetics on behavioral pathologies, normal behaviors have a genetic basis as well (i.e. breed-related behaviors). These can include such traits as hypervigilance to movement, consistently high energy levels, low frustration thresholds, rapid escalation to high arousal, owner guarding behaviors, and provocation by the presence of unknown dogs or people.

So, when we see a dog lunging and barking at an approaching stranger, they may be demonstrating fear-based behaviors, but there may be another cause entirely. We need to ensure we are correctly identifying the emotion behind the behavior, so we can select the correct training approach. Using an incorrect strategy may be ineffective or it could even allow the behavior to escalate further. Looking at the individual behaviors more closely, and through a more objective lens, we can ensure each dog receives the help it needs.

In this webinar we will discuss fear, anxiety, frustration and over-arousal. We will look at common genetic traits that can lead to behavioral issues, and discuss various behavior-modifying techniques for reactivity, and the performance of aggressive behaviors toward people and dogs. We will also identify key behaviors that indicate it is time to seek out help from a veterinary behavior specialist.