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True/ False There are treatment methods available for dogs with separation anxiety.
True
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How long does it usually take to bring symptoms under control?
8 weeks or less
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If a dog urinates or defecates in the presence of his guardian is it a sign of separation anxiety?
Yes
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What is separation anxiety?
When a dog exhibits distress and behavior problems when they're left alone.
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What is http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/dog-behavior/separation-anxiety
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A veterinarian may prescribe this drug to a dog with severe separation anxiety?
Reconcile
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How can this anxiety be prevented?
Spending time with your dog, getting them used to being alone, and providing them with a distraction while gone.
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Name at least two symptoms of separation anxiety.
- urinating and decaffeinating - Barking and howling - chewing/digging/destruction - escaping and pacing
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Why would a dog get separation anxiety?
If the dog had experienced a traumatic event such as an earthquake, the death of a person or pet, etc.
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What is http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/behavioral/c_dg_separation_anxiety
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What is the best treatment option for separation anxiety in dogs ?
Desensitization (To lessen something over time) or gradually acclimating your dog to your departure.
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What is a prevention method for separation anxiety in dogs? A) A distraction- counter conditioning B) Punishment C) both a & b
A) a distraction- counter conditioning
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What makes some of these symptoms dangerous?
Chewing can lead to the dog eating something it's not supposed to.
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Will anxiety increase or decrease the longer the owner is gone?
Increase
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What is http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/separation_anxiety.html
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Define counterconditioning to the best of your ability.
What is a treatment process that changes an animal’s fearful, anxious or aggressive reaction to a pleasant, relaxed one instead.
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True or False: Getting another dog can help lessen your dog’s stress and anxiety.
True
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True/False: Frantic greeting behavior when you arrive home is a symptom of separation anxiety?
True
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Separation anxiety is considered what type of condition?
Behavioral condition
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Can Separation Anxiety be 100% cured?
No
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_____ are chemicals produced by the body that, when smelled, can effect behavior. Some of the products produced include collars that help keep dogs calm.
Pheromones
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Coprophagia
what is the term for when a dog defecates and then consumes all or some of his/her excrement
500
Who should you hire to help with your dogs separation anxiety?
A behaviorist or trainer that has previous experience with this problem.