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Coco
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- 1Coco's signalment and presenting complaintDog, Toy poodle, male intact, destruction and anxiety
- 2What are the triggers of Coco's behaviour?Being left alone, owner's going out, being crated
- 3Why might you consider RAGE?Coco is left in the crate on her own for most of the day due to his behaviour, and separated from the other dog - social isolation
Boredom/lack of stimulation in the crate - wants to get out
Other signs of frustration, e.g. pulling on the lead - 4Why might you consider PAIN?Some signs of CDS, e.g. growls when touched, sleeps a lot, old age onset
Periodontal disease may be lowering threshold for irritability and destructiveness - 5Why might you be able to rule out PAIN?If it was PAIN, we might expect Coco to destroy things all the time, not just in the absence of the owner
- 6Why might you consider FEAR/anxiety?Onset of separation-related problems can be associated with changes in environment, routines, etc. - got a new dog and moved to a new home
Restricted to one room or the cage, lack of control over new environment
Looks "unhappy" when owner departs - anticipation of punishment? Says he looks guilty on return - 7What questions might you ask to include or rule out FEAR/anxiety?How soon after moving to the new house did the owner begin to leave Coco alone?
Did Coco use his crate in the old house, before he began to display the behaviour, or was it introduced when the problem started? How did the owners introduce him to the crate? - 8Why might you consider PANIC?Only occurs in the absence of owners
Scratching and chewing at doors, to get to owner? - 9What questions might you ask to include or rule out PANIC?Does Coco seek attention when the owners are home, e.g. following around?
Does he vocalise? Owner says he doesn't
Are the things Coco destroys associated with the owner? E.g. slippers - 10Why might you be able to rule out habit?The behaviour is worsening
- 11What do you think of the quality of the evidence provided about Coco's behaviour?Owner is not always reliable in what they say, e.g. contradicting statements such as they say he is aggressive on lead, and then they say he is, say he pulls on lead and then says he doesn't
Indoor kennel/crate? - 12What are some additional questions you may ask to address areas of concern/deficiency?Whereabouts in the house is Coco's crate located?
When Coco is confined to his crate, is he able to see or hear the other dog?
Did Coco begin to use the crate in the old house before the problem began, or was it only used when the problem started?
Did Coco do any crate training? E.g. habituation
Do the owners have any issues getting Coco into his crate, or will he go in willingly? - 13Are there any mood-related factors which may be important to the problem?Intact - would this have an impact on his mood/threshold for reacting?
- 14What is the impact of Coco's medical history on the behaviour?History of periodontal disease - many cases of destruction have an underlying medical issue associated with the oral area
However, Coco doesn't just chew, he scratches too. If the basis of the behaviour was PAIN, we would probably expect him to also show some signs in the owners presence - 15What is the potential impact of clomipramine on Coco's behaviour?Clomipramine may increase noradrenaline which may make some dogs more impulsive, quick to react and assertive to manage stress
- 16What are the constraints to the formulation of the treatment protocol in regards to Coco?Medication - clomipramine may make Coco more impulsive
Age - if there are signs of cognitive decline, it may make it more difficult for Coco to learn new things
Lack of any training - need to get an idea about how motivated Coco is, and how readily he will learn - 17What are the constraints to the formulation of the treatment protocol in regards to the physical environment?Owners live in a bungalow - less space to separate the dogs, less space for training?
Coco is restricted to the kitchen/lounge - may need to change this to reduce any negative associations with the area - 18What are the constraints to the formulation of the treatment protocol in regards to the social environment?Younger, newer dog may also need to be trained in the long term to prevent any frustration from Coco at being separated
Need to ensure the other dog does not learn the behaviour - 19What are the constraints to the formulation of the treatment protocol in regards to family circumstances?No evidence of financial constraints, though owners may need to dedicate a lot of time to training
- 20What are the constraints to the formulation of the treatment protocol in regards to client expectations and beliefs?Need to be counselled on the energy and effort that is needed for training, as they have never done any training before, may need lots of encouragement and empowerment
Owners believe that Coco is 'anxious' which may affect a PANAS score
Owners want to be able to leave Coco without her crate, though this may not be the best idea in case of recurrence - 21At which stage of the cycle of change do you think the client is at?Contemplation - they are aware that there is a problem that they want to change because they have filled in the questionnaire and sought help, but they seem to be doubtful about what can be done, e.g. "I don't know what you can suggest to me". Yet to take action, other than crating Coco
- 22What are the risks associated with Coco?No risk of euthanasia
Risk of recurrence if there are any major changes in routine or environment
Owner seems attached to Coco so many only be low risk of relinquishment
Risk of physical injury if he breaks something which is sharp, e.g. glass
Long-term distress, risk to psychological welfare - 23What are the risks associated with people?Relationship breakdown between owner and Coco (risk to both)
- 24What are the risks associated with other animals?Other dog may learn the behaviour
- 25What are the risks associated with property?Risk of further damage to the house and items, especially to items of emotional value
Low risk of damage to property if Coco started house soiling - 26What prognosis would you give this case?Reasonable prognosis because treatment may involve DS/CC and the owners have no experience with training. Coco will be able to be left alone at home, but may still need to be crated
- 27Give 10 examples of treatment for CocoMedical examination
Change/remove medication - clomipramine may increase noradrenaline which may be making Coco more impulsive
New, larger crate in a new location and make it a Safe Haven (positive association)
DS/CC to new crate
ADAPTIL plug-in or spray
Appropriate stimulation when left alone, e.g. novel, rotated toys
Avoid punishment or reinforcement, e.g. giving attention
Teach "settle" behaviour
Nothing in Life is Free
Teach Coco to be more independent, e.g. desensitisation to being left alone, mix up departure cues - ignore attention seeking behaviour and teach to be more relaxed in a room when owners are present in the house,
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