An overview of types of aggressive behaviour in dogs and methods of treatment

Blackshaw, J. K.

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“…The fi ve most commonly represented types of aggressive behaviours in this study were territorial/protective, predatory, intrasexual, fear induced, and dominance. Results of earlier studies (Blackshaw 1991;Beaver 1992) were similar to our fi ndings. The main age at which aggression appears as a behaviour problem is generally between 2 and 3 years old but it can occur in geriatric dogs as well as in puppies (Beaver 1992).…”

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Signalment Factors, Comorbidity in Behavior Diagnoses in Dogs in Bursa Region, Turkey (2000 - 2004)

Yalçın

Batmaz

2007

Acta Vet. Brno

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Yalcin E., H. Batmaz: Signalment Factors, Comorbidity in Behavior Diagnoses in Dogs in Bursa Region, Turkey (2000Turkey ( -2004. Acta Vet. Brno 2007, 76: 445-450.The aim of this study was to classify the behaviour problems of dogs reported by owners in the Bursa region. A survey was conducted with the owners of 80 dogs with behaviour problems in 2000 -2004. The questionnaire consisted of questions related to the demographics of the problems the owners observed in their dogs. Sixty eight dogs were selected from animals referred to the Clinic of the Internal Medicine Department of the Uludag University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and 12 dogs were selected at a private kennel. The 68 dogs diagnosed at the clinic as having behaviour problems represented 6.2% of the 1086 patient dogs older than 6 months seen in the same period. Twelve dogs with behaviour problems were selected from a total of 150 dogs at a private kennel.A total of 110 behavioural problems were detected. Some dogs showed more than one behavioural disorder. The classifi cation of the problems was as follows: 65 dogs (59%) with aggression, 13 dogs (12%) with separation anxiety, 12 dogs (10.5%) with phobia of veterinary clinics and high-volume noises such as thunders and fi reworks, 12 dogs (10.5%) with compulsive disorders (9 dogs with tail chasing, 2 dogs with lick dermatitis, 1 dog with self mutilation), 4 dogs (4%) with inappropriate elimination, 2 dogs (2%) with coprophagia, and 1 dog (1%) with puppy killing, 1 dog (1%) with false pregnancy. The breeds most often presented in our study were: German shepherd (19%), Terrier (18%), mixed breed (15%), Anatolian sheepdog (10%).The results of the study showed that behavioural problems are common among dogs in Bursa and aggression ranks fi rst, followed by separation anxiety, phobia and tail chasing. Dog, behavioural problems, aggression, separation anxiety, phobia, compulsive disorderWithin the last 25 years, it has become increasingly more common for veterinarians to see animals presented for behaviour problems, and behaviour medicine is a quickly developing fi eld of the profession. Dissatisfaction with the behaviour is also one of the most common reasons for owners to abandon or euthanize their pets (Voith 1989). In one study, dogs were euthanized due to one or more behavioural problems in 23.6% of cases and, in about 2/3 of these cases, the problem was classifi ed as aggressive behaviour. A relatively large proportion of dogs euthanized due to aggressive behaviour displayed combinations of: 1) aggression towards family; 2) aggression towards strangers; and/or 3) aggression towards other dogs (Mikkelsen and Lund 2000). The types of behaviour problems and their degree of severity vary greatly. Knol (1987) reported that aggressive behaviour and/or fear (agonistic behaviour) were most frequently presented behaviour problems of dogs. Aggression is the most common presenting complaint (Beaver 1992) and potentially the most serious behaviour problem confronting the pet owner and small animal pr...

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Signalment Factors, Comorbidity in Behavior Diagnoses in Dogs in Bursa Region, Turkey (2000 - 2004)

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Batmaz

2007

Acta Vet. Brno

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“…It acts as an antagonist of dopamine D 2 , serotonin 5-HT 2A , 5-HT 2C , and α 1 -adrenergic receptors (Muscatello et al 2010). According to our knowledge, there are no reports on the use of sertindole in veterinary medicine; however, other drugs from the same group of antipsychotics (e.g., chlorpromazine) have been used for the treatment of aggressive behaviour in dogs (Blackshaw 1991).…”

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The effect of sertindole on behavioural sensitisation to methamphetamine in mice

Landa¹,

Šlais²,

Šulcová³

2012

Vet. Med. - Czech

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Similarly to various other addictive substances, methamphetamine (Met) produces, following repeated application, a strong increase in behavioural responses (particularly locomotor behaviour), a phenomenon termed behavioural sensitisation. In our previous studies we tested the effects of various psychotropic drugs on behavioural sensitisation to Met, particularly the effects of cannabinoid receptor ligands with different intrinsic activities and felbamate and memantine, antagonists of N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors. In the present study we investigated the influence of the antipsychotic drug sertindole (Srt) on sensitisation to the effects of Met on mouse locomotor behaviour in the Open field test. Male mice were randomly divided into 4 groups and were administered drugs seven times (from the 7 th to 13 th day of the experiment) as follows: (a) n 1, 2 : Met at the doses of 2.5 mg/kg/day; (b) n 3 :Met + Srt at the doses of 2.5 mg/kg/day + 10.0 mg/kg/day; (c) n 4 : Srt at the dose of 10.0 mg/kg/day. Locomotion in the Open field test was measured (a) after administration of vehicle on the 1 st day, (b) after the 1 st dose of drugs given on the 7 th day, and (c) on the 14 th day after the "challenge doses" administered in the following way: n 1 : Met; n 2 : Met+Srt, n 3 : Met; n 4 : Srt. We found the following significant behavioural changes: (1) a stimulatory influence of Met and development of sensitisation after repeated treatment (n 1 ); (2) an inhibition of Met sensitisation in the case of a combined challenge dose of Met + Srt (n 2 ); (3) a stimulatory effect of Met when animals were repeatedly pre-treated with Met + Srt (n 3 ); (4) a significant inhibition of locomotion after the 1 st dose of Srt, that persisted even after the last Srt dose (n 4 ). Data concerning the involvement of sertindole in reward processes associated with drug addiction are not completely consistent and our results reflect this ambiguity to a certain extent. A combined challenge dose of Met + Srt administered after repeated pre-treatment with Met inhibited the development of behavioural sensitisation; on the other hand a Met challenge dose alone administered after repeated pre-treatment with Met + Srt produced a significant increase in locomotion.Keywords: behavioural sensitisation; methamphetamine; sertindole; mice List of abbreviations AM 251 = N-(piperidin-1-yl)-5-(4-iodophenyl)-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-methyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxamide,JWH 015 = 1 propyl-2-methyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole, Met = methamphetamine, NMDA = N-methyl-d-aspartate, Srt = sertindole, V = vehicle

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“…No obstante, la agresividad en los perros es uno de los principales problemas de conducta que afectan la convivencia entre perros y humanos (blackshaw, 1988;Stafford, 2007) y se encuentra dentro de los mayores motivos de consulta a los veterinarios por parte de los dueños (beaver, 1983;blackshaw, 1991;Jacobs, Van Den broeck & Simoens, 2006). la conducta agresiva forma parte del comportamiento natural de los perros, sin embargo, niveles elevados en algunos de ellos generan un / 126 / Revista de Psicología de la Universidad de Chile serio problema en la sociedad (beaver, 1983;Duffy, Hsu & Serpell, 2008;Netto & Planta, 1997).…”

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Problemas de comportamiento en los perros domésticos (canis familiaris): aportes de la psicología del aprendizaje

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Resumenla convivencia entre los perros domésticos (Canis familiaris) y los humanos puede verse afectada por la presencia de problemas de conducta. éstos, principalmente, se relacionan con la agresión, el miedo y la ansiedad de separación, y en menor medida, con desórdenes compulsivos. las alteraciones relacionadas con la agresión son las más preocupantes a nivel social, dado el riesgo que conllevan para el humano. en la presente revisión se describe el patrón conductual de cada tipo de alteración así como algunos de los factores que se encuentran asociados al desarrollo de los problemas de conducta. Por último, se revisan las evidencias de diversos tratamientos conductuales y se discuten posibles aportes del área de la Psicología.Palabras clave: problemas de conducta; perros domésticos; tratamientos conductuales. AbstractCoexistence between humans and domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) can be affected by the presence of behavioural problems. These mainly relate to aggression, fear and separation anxiety, and to a lesser extent to compulsive disorders. alterations associated with aggression are the most socially worrying because of the risk to humans. In this review the behavioural pattern of each type of alteration as well as some of the factors that are associated with their development are described. Finally, evidence from various behavioural treatments is reviewed and possible contributions from psychological science are discussed.

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An overview of types of aggressive behaviour in dogs and methods of treatment

Cited by 77 publications

References 5 publications

Signalment Factors, Comorbidity in Behavior Diagnoses in Dogs in Bursa Region, Turkey (2000 - 2004)

Signalment Factors, Comorbidity in Behavior Diagnoses in Dogs in Bursa Region, Turkey (2000 - 2004)

The effect of sertindole on behavioural sensitisation to methamphetamine in mice

Problemas de comportamiento en los perros domésticos (canis familiaris): aportes de la psicología del aprendizaje

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