A Life-Stage Approach to Pet Dog Behavior & Training

12/19/23 • 49 min

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This episode covers various stages of a dog's life and corresponding physical and psychological changes that come with each stage. The conversation aims to provide insight, prepare you to help your dog through difficult times, to manage behavior, and plan fundamental training for your furry friend. When your dog displays sudden or concerning behavior at any stage of their life, or if any changes continue without resolution, please contact your veterinarian first for guidance. Thanks for listing [email protected]
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Resources

Asher, L., England, G. C., Sommerville, R., & Harvey, N. D. (2020). Teenage dogs? Evidence for adolescent-phase conflict behaviour and an association between attachment to humans and pubertal timing in the domestic dog. Biology letters, 16(5), 20200097.
de Faria Jr, O., Pivonkova, H., Varga, B., Timmler, S., Evans, K. A., & Káradóttir, R. T. (2021). Periods of synchronized myelin changes shape brain function and plasticity. Nature Neuroscience, 24(11), 1508-1521.
Dinwoodie, I. R., Zottola, V., & Dodman, N. H. (2021). An investigation into the impact of pre-adolescent training on canine behavior. Animals, 11(5), 1298.
Houston, M. L. (1968). The early brain development of the dog. Journal of Comparative Neurology, 134(3), 371-383.
Miklósi, Á. (2014). Dog behaviour, evolution, and cognition. oUp Oxford.
Overall, K. (2013). Manual of Clinical Behavioral Medicine for Dogs and Cats-E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Owczarczak-Garstecka, S. C., Da Costa, R. E., Harvey, N. D., Giragosian, K., Kinsman, R. H., Casey, R. A., ... & Murray, J. K. “It's Like Living with a Sassy Teenager!”: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Dog Owners’ Perceptions and Experiences of Dog Behaviour between the Ages of 12 Weeks and 2 Years.
Scott, J. P., & Fuller, J. L. (2012). Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog (Vol. 570). University of Chicago
Sapolsky, R. M. (2005). Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers. Henry Holt & Company: New York, NY, USA.
Serpell, J., Duffy, D. L., & Jagoe, J. A. (2016). Becoming a dog: Early experience and the development of behavior. The domestic dog: Its evolution, behavior and interactions with People, 2, 93-117.

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This podcast is suitable for pet dog guardians, shelters, rescue staff/volunteer fosters, adopters, veterinary professionals, animal trainers, behaviorists, research scientists and anyone interested in learning about human dog relations, evidence based behavior interventions, and ethical and humane practices. All content provided on this podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The podcast host makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information; is not liable for any errors or omissions in the information; will not be liable for any losses, injuries or damages from the display or use of information. All information provided is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any conditions. Listening to this podcast does not guarantee change. Contact your veterinarian or board certified behaviorist if behavior persists.

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Resources

Asher, L., England, G. C., Sommerville, R., & Harvey, N. D. (2020). Teenage dogs? Evidence for adolescent-phase conflict behaviour and an association between attachment to humans and pubertal timing in the domestic dog. Biology letters, 16(5), 20200097.
de Faria Jr, O., Pivonkova, H., Varga, B., Timmler, S., Evans, K. A., & Káradóttir, R. T. (2021). Periods of synchronized myelin changes shape brain function and plasticity. Nature Neuroscience, 24(11), 1508-1521.
Dinwoodie, I. R., Zottola, V., & Dodman, N. H. (2021). An investigation into the impact of pre-adolescent training on canine behavior. Animals, 11(5), 1298.
Houston, M. L. (1968). The early brain development of the dog. Journal of Comparative Neurology, 134(3), 371-383.
Miklósi, Á. (2014). Dog behaviour, evolution, and cognition. oUp Oxford.
Overall, K. (2013). Manual of Clinical Behavioral Medicine for Dogs and Cats-E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Owczarczak-Garstecka, S. C., Da Costa, R. E., Harvey, N. D., Giragosian, K., Kinsman, R. H., Casey, R. A., ... & Murray, J. K. “It's Like Living with a Sassy Teenager!”: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Dog Owners’ Perceptions and Experiences of Dog Behaviour between the Ages of 12 Weeks and 2 Years.
Scott, J. P., & Fuller, J. L. (2012). Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog (Vol. 570). University of Chicago
Sapolsky, R. M. (2005). Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers. Henry Holt & Company: New York, NY, USA.
Serpell, J., Duffy, D. L., & Jagoe, J. A. (2016). Becoming a dog: Early experience and the development of behavior. The domestic dog: Its evolution, behavior and interactions with People, 2, 93-117.

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Let's Talk About Kids, Dogs, and Reducing Risk of Accidental Bites

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Hi friends in this episode we discuss kids and dogs and reducing the risk of accidental bites

a history of the relationship changes between people and dogs that fostered family unit changes.
studies in favor of relations between dogs and the alarm from pediatric community to provide more education to help reduce risk of bites.
the grim reality of bites statistics in the U.S.
I provided a learning framework if you live with children and dogs
We also covered challenges many families expereince ranging from the social pressure and soft manipulation of advertisers and the social behavior we engage in including digital social media
I ended with directing you to resources - both existing and developing educational products we are working on at the Center for Canine Behavior Studies with our BEBiteSmart free children educational initiative

Learn more:

Be BiteSmart Educational Initiative: https://www.centerforcaninebehaviorstudies.org/bebitesmart
Family Paws Parent Education: https://www.familypaws.com/
Postpartum Help Call National Maternal Mental Health Hotline or text 1-833-852-6262
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers: https://www.ccpdt.org/
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior: https://avsab.org/
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants: https://iaabc.org/
FearFreePets: https://fearfreepets.com/
CattleDog Publishing Home of Dr. Sophia Yin Low Stress Handling: https://cattledogpublishing.com/
As always thank you for listening and sharing this episode with others. If you haven’t already a question or topic of interest please let me know. I can be reached by email [email protected] Know I appreciate you and all you you do for your dog. Until the next time keep up the good work.

RESOURCES

Claire S.E. Giraudet, Kai Lou, Alan G. McElligott, Mia Cobb, Are children and dogs best friends? A scoping review to explore the positive and negative effects of child-dog interactions

Hawkins, Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals & Williams, 2020
d’Angelo et al., 2022

Patterson et al. (2022) Patterson KN, Horvath KZ, Minneci PC, Thakkar R, Wurster L, Noffsinger DL, Bourgeois T, Deans KJ. Pediatric dog bite injuries in the USA: a systematic re

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Rescue Dog Considerations

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In this episode I discuss Rescue Dogs answering listener questions about what the term “rescue dog” really means, how dogs become orphaned and how they enter the “foster care and rescue system”. I provide some new information about the reality of the “honeymoon period” and share personal ethical dilemmas some of which have shaken my core. Last I share a list of considerations any potential guardian ought make prior to acquiring a pet dog companion and particularly those with an unknown learning history. I agree with animal trainer Ken Ramirez when he says that dog training is not a luxury; it is a necessity. As responsible pet owners (guardians), it is our duty to understand how to properly manage and live with our dogs. By doing our research beforehand and practicing best techniques, we can set our dogs up for success in our world and support them in the best way possible.
Resources

How I Met My Dog custom match see here https://www.howimetmydog.com/
AVSAB Position Statement on Humane Dog Training
Positive Reinforcement Pet Professionals

References

Dinwoodie, I. R., Zottola, V., Kubitz, K., & Dodman, N. H. (2022). Selection Factors Influencing Eventual Owner Satisfaction about Pet Dog Adoption. Animals, 12(17), 2264.
Bohland, K. R., Lilly, M. L., Herron, M. E., Arruda, A. G., & O’Quin, J. M. (2023). Shelter dog behavior after adoption: Using the C-BARQ to track dog behavior changes through the first six months after adoption. PLOS ONE, 18(8), e0289356. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289356
McMillan, F. D., Duffy, D. L., & Serpell, J. A. (2011). Mental health of dogs formerly used as ‘breeding stock’ in commercial breeding establishments. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 135(1-2), 86-94.
Miller, D. D., Staats, S. R., Partlo, C., & Rada, K. (1996). Factors associated with the decision to surrender a pet to an animal shelter. Journal of the american veterinary medical association, 209(4), 738.
Mondelli, F., Prato Previde, E., Verga, M., Lei, D., Magistrelli, S., & Valsecchi, P. (2004). The bond that never developed: adoption and relinquishment of dogs in a rescue shelter. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 7(4),