Would you adopt a dog with behavioural problems?
Chances are, if you end up with a dog with behavioral problems, you didn’t know that when you picked her. Often, new adopters get home with their new dog only to find a range of behavioral concerns that didn’t present themselves at the shelter.The decision to deliberately adopt a dog with behavioral problems is another thing all together. This is no small challenge, depending on the problems, and you must seriously consider whether you are capable of tackling the challenge presented to you.I was living in a small apartment when I met Stella. She was a rottweiler who had been found walking down the street with a rope hanging from her neck, and was brought by a good samaritan to the animal hospital where I was working at the time.Stella was adopted by one of the technicians at the hospital, but she soon was brought back. She was terrified of absolutely everything, and spent her time at the technician’s large ranch hiding under bushes.She was fostered over and over, but nobody wanted to take on the challenge of the bolting rottweiler, especially as she was big enough to really knock you over or crunch your toes as she went by.I volunteered to take her home to my tiny apartment. I thought perhaps a confined space would be beneficial for her. It was. She calmed down inside, although she still was much more nervous than any other dog I’d met.Walking her was a challenge, but using a gentle leader combined with a chest harness, I was able to control her and eventually trained her to sit by me when she got anxious instead of running.It took nearly six months for Stella to get through an hour long walk without freezing at least once, but then her progress began to skyrocket. She was running around outside with other dogs at the dog park, and I even was able to skateboard with her, perfectly confident that she wouldn’t bolt.It was hard to part with Stella, but when she finally when to her forever home I felt that all the hard work had been worth it. I’m busy with three happy dogs now, but I wouldn’t hesitate to take on a challenge like that again. The rewards were well worth the effort.If you are looking for some ideas to help you build a bond with a rescue dog suffering from behavioral concerns, consider these things to do with your rescue dog.The gorgeous girl herself, happy and confident off leash.
Dog behavior problems...?
Well my dog is turning three in november. He was always aggressive from when he was a baby. We've tried to get him out of that habit but it seems to stick. We've tried electric collars (that DON'T hurt him) treats, peanut butter, and now we're turning to the vet in hoping there is some medicine out there to help calm him down. Any suggestions or things we can ask our vet? Right now putting him down or giving him up because of his aggression is NOT an option. Please help!
My lovebirds behaviour problem!?
oi filipino ka noh?? ano ka tagalog o bisaya?? hehe santos kasi apilido mo, halata... 1)ahm bro hindi nmn yan probema, ganyan lng tlga ang mga lovebird, kasi takot sila sa mga tao, kahit pa matagal mo na clang alaga.. pro may iba rin na nasasanay na sa may-ari lalo na kpag palagi ka nlang nakikita, like kung ikaw yung nagpapakain sa knla tuwing umaga o d kaya'y palgi mo clang tinitignan... Kung matagal mo na clang alaga at kapag true pair tlga yang lovebirds mo baka may itlog na cla sa kanilang nestbox at prnoprotektahan lng nla yun... 2) sapat ba ang laki ng knilang cage?? baka maliit din kaya napupunta sa water dish nla ang mga pagkain nla... At isa pa ay sadyang malaro tlga ang mga ibong yan, kung maaari ay pwede mo clang lagyan ng laruan, kahit swing lang... at meron pa pala wag mo ilagay ang mga dish nla malapit o ibaba sa perch nla.. kasi baka ma hulogan ng mga tae nla... hehe..
How can I fix my cat’s behavioural problems?
That rather depends on what those problems are: some “behavioural problems” are built in cat behaviour, and good luck with changing those. Over the years I’ve had cats who methodically destroyed every textile to which they had access; who dragged extremely dead rodents into the house and disembowelled them outside my brother’s bedroom door; who chewed plants; and who appropriated small objects as toys. The two I have now are in the textile destroying and object swiping category, and they will chew plants if they get access. We haven’t tested them on rodents, because the results (slaughter) are entirely predictable.We have supplied them with scratching posts, which has helped a bit, though the sofa is still taking some damage. We have provided cat grass, specially grown for them, which has proved to be sufficient to make them leave my Spathiphyllums alone; and strategically placed containers of small rattly objects (buttons, pen lids, bottle caps, etc) has deflected their interest from the more important objects on our desks. We haven’t actually fixed their problems, but we have worked around them. Changing cat behaviour is next to impossible, in my experience.However, the girls have more deep seated problems, probably because they were rescue cats: they both have very nervous temperaments, and have been very difficult to socialise. And for those problems we eventually turned to a veterinary behavioural therapist. After a bit of trial and error, the vet has prescribed some medication (basically anti-anxiety meds for cats) which has enabled both cats to relax, and to learn new and more trusting behaviours: they are much more sociable with people, and we are hoping that the improvement will continue. They are obviously happier and less tense.So those are your choices: work around the natural behaviours that you are never going to change, and get professional help for everything else.
Do your pets have special behavior problems? If so what and how do you deal with it?
I own a bunny named BB (short for Baron Brownie von Marshmallow Socks) who was born a runt. I found him lost under my porch when he was a baby. When I returned him to the previous owners they asked me if I could keep him and I agreed. He is about one or two years old now and has not grown much at all. He is very small, about 2 1/2 pounds (average for a dutch rabbit is 4–5), and has very short ears for his breed. My spouse and I think he’s the funniest little man—we love him to pieces. He is not a very smart boy but he makes us laugh.He does not have object permanence whatsoever. Most rabbit toys he doesn’t understand, even simple ones such as a toilet paper roll folded into a treat holder. If you were to toss one toy filled with treats he would hear the rattling and rush over to find them but immediately run back to you as if to say ‘Hey where are my treats? Where’d you put them?’ You could point to it and say “BB here! In here!” and he’d just look at you until you pour the treats out and he can see them again.Secondly, he does not participate in normal rabbit behavior such as digging or chewing. Which if you’re a rabbit owner sounds great! But there is a downside to it and that’s that his teeth need more attention as do his claws. We have tried an assortment of dig boxes with an assortment or dirt, grass mats, branches, toys of every shape and size, even smearing banana on cardboard like a marker hoping he’d feel the urge to chew…but he’s simply uninterested. His companion rabbit was completely normal and she’d play with toss toys and destroy cardboard like nobody’s business. He never picked up on this behavior. He has good quality pellets and hay to wear down his teeth but it can only do so much until they get too long. His claws need frequent trimming—it’s quite the hassle. It’s worth the extra time and effort we simply love him.BB has other behaviors like rushing head first into my legs when I enter a room, trying to steal wrappers out of the garbage, or spinning rapid fire circles when the pellet jar comes out; but none so much problematic as hilarious.
Can one have BPD without a lot of behavioral problems? Can it be in one's mind?
The prognosis (outcome) of BPD largely depends on many factors which are: Childhood upbringing, hereditary, family support, the duration and seriousness of the disorder.social support in form of accessible mental health services, spiritual orientation, social status, educational background and financial position. The existence of other disorders like anxiety, depression, mood disorders and panic attacks makes BPD even more complex to manage. At any rate, those who know a lot about mental illness by virtue of their professional inclination or those who are self-familiar via the internet are more likely to demonstrate embarkable progress. The latter is especially relevant if they have access to Dialective Behavioural Therapy (DBT) - a proven validated program in the management of BPD. Willingness and ability to success is imperative, so also is a supportive environment (family & friends). Without all these criteria, BPD is undoubtedly the most dangerous of all mental illness, with potentiality of 1 out of 10 committing suicide. There is no magic wand to treatment. Therefore the patience and humility to undergo both medication and psychotherapy for an extended period of time - taking “"baby steps” is critical to recovery. Finally, exposure to any form of stress exacerbates the condition of a person with DBT. Neverthless, some amount of good stress (moderate exercises), healthy diet and sleep hygiene are recuperating factors to break free from the shackles of DBT………………….I wish you all the best
Do video games cause behaviour problems?
YES!!Playing video games change the brain’s physical structureA recent incident regarding craziness or addiction towards pubG:-A boy of around 15–16 yrs of age stole 50,000 from his father's account. Why??To buy PUBG Mobile skins and cosmetic items.Effect: CrimeOther incidents regarding games:-Boy Raped Sister to Copy Scene From Video GameImmitation of whatever we seeGhaziabad: Minor boy missing for over 10 days; 'he was brainwashed by PUBG', says fatherEffect:Brainwash. They can be misleadingPUBG addiction: 20-year old reportedly dies after playing PUBG for 45 days | Tech NewsEffect: AddictionOther effects?Reduction in span of attentionInability to focus and concentrateSleeping problemsAgression and irritabilityLoss of creative potentialInability/reduction in ability to do tasks involving cognitve processes.Distortions in thinking patterns.Engagement in risky behaviours like driving at high speed.Video ganes can be major distractions. Its not that we should ban them but we must know how to control ourselves. Addiction of any form is injurious! Last year Addiction was declared a Mental Disorder in ICD 11.Video games can have positive effects too. If you want to know more…simply google it!
Would the crime rates and behavioural problems in children go higher if the entire general population was adopted?
No. On the contrary, it would go lower.