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Over excitability And Inhibition Behavior In Dogs
from:Over excitability is the term used to describe most of the problem dogs we see, especially when they are stressed by new surroundings, strangers, other dogs, social isolation, physical restraint, stimulation, and sudden loud noises. At the other end of the spectrum of behavioral reactivity, we see highly inhibited animals that react to stress by total inaction or slow, stiff movements, and apparent depression, seeming to lose contact with environmental stimuli. The problem usually occurs while the owners sleep at night, or when the dogs are left alone, especially for a long period of time. The stress of being ignored, even if the owners are there, stimulates the mother to introverted behavior (self mutilation) and stimulates the extremely excitable son toward extroverted over activity.
Both excitability and inhibition can be heightened by many herbs and synthetic drugs, as well as those extracted from living tissues. The fact that such drugs do not affect all individuals (dogs or people) in the same way supports the belief that the balance among internal neurochemicals may be the primary factor influencing the behavioral expression of excitability or inhibition.
The individual body chemistry of animals develops and fluctuates throughout life. Hormonal imbalances produce not only structural and physiologic, but behavioral changes as well. Among the body's hormone producing glands and controlling organs, the emotional centers of the brain's limbic system appear to exert considerable influence. Certain drugs not only influence the balance among these factors, but mild or extreme psychological stress can produce subtle and gross neurochemical imbalances.
The fact that seemingly mildly stressful experiences induce these reactions may help explain a good deal of what is generally described as "spontaneous aggression" or the popularly labeled "Springer rage syndrome". In this case, the nervous processes responsible for defensive behavior, such as a dog's biting, can be sensitized but not fully activated by mildly threatening stimuli. However, depending on the particular dog's nervous system makeup, repeated stimulation can push the dog over the brink and into a full blown "rage avalanche," where up to several minutes of furious behavior are necessary to exhaust the imbalance and restore equilibrium. The dog then often resumes its usual gregarious personality or appear contrite, confused.
Most dogs that are highly excitable usually exhibit a behavior problem for which the owners have applied various degrees and types of punishment. These included scolding (a stimulus that can facilitate a snapping response), muzzle clamping with the hands, shaking by the scruff or jowls, physical take downs, and mild to severe hitting with the hands or objects such as rolled up newspapers.
The Psychotic Dog
A psychosis is defined as a mental disturbance of such degree that there is personality disintegration and loss of contact with reality The line between neurotic and psychotic behavior is not well defined, even by psychiatrists and psychologists Two prevailing criteria can be added to the definition of a neurotic dog to describe, for this purpose, a psychotic behavior These involve circumsta.....More on Dog Behaviour Howling
Does Your Dog Have Problems With Fighting Other Dogs
Dogs that have severe fighting problems with other dogs are the ones that cause their owners the most worry It is this vice that many owners hope a psychiatrist will be able to probe and cure, but since this is the process of investigating into the past of a dogand#39;s mind, which cannot be probed because the dog cannot answer questions, no progress can be made with psychiatry That does not me.....More on Dog Behaviour Howling
How To Help Your Dogs Storm Phobias
Many dogs that fear storm activity also fear other sharp percussive noises, such as gunfire, exploding balloons, or low frequency sounds from a sound system capable of rattling the windows Because storm noises originate outdoors, any attempts to simulate storm noises or other loud sounds should originate there These can be tested and used with a routine which involves a single hand clap, follo.....More on Dog Behaviour Howling
Sexual Mounting
Some puppies begin sexual mounting behavior at the tender age of 6 or 7 weeks, though it usually begins at about 12 weeks of age It is self rewarding behavior, in that it "feels good" to the pup The problem rarely persists if the object of its attentions is made inaccessible Unfortunately, many owners think that the behavior will disappear if they just let it run its course They may allow .....More on Dog Behaviour Howling
Understanding Your Dogs Chewing Problems
Chewing is usually a developmental phase that puppies pass through to relieve the itch and pain of cutting new teeth The majority of dogs stop chewing everything in sight once their new teeth are fully erupted, at about 9 months old The few dogs that do not cease chewing by age 1, either have acquired the habit of chewing from boredom, anxiety, and frustration, or have acquired an unusual gour.....More on Dog Behaviour Howling
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