The Good Alpha. Responsible Dog Ownership

The Good Alpha: Responsible Dog Ownership Dr. Sara Platto HUMAN ANIMAL INTERACTION SERVICE

Human Caninezation ,[object Object],135.000 – 110.000 yrs Caninesation 12.000 yrs Domestication Human-Dog Co-evolution ,[object Object],Behavioural differences from wolf to dog Excessive barking response Sequences of the hunting and predation have been truncated Bite Killing Inhibition Bloodhound: tracking, trailing. Sheepdog: eyeing, stalking, chasing. Setter, pointer: stalking, killing. Boarhound: attacking, killing. Retriever: retrieving (cubs, mates). Protecting dogs: inhibited biting and holding. Perpetuation of infantile behaviour ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],-based on ability, age, or both, -grounded in the context of deference. -reciprocal social group integration Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant

[object Object],Reactive-Instrumental position ,[object Object],Projective-Surrogate position Limitation to the Dog Integration Banalization Pietism Iconomorphism ,[object Object],Study of the Dynamics of the Human Animal Relation Responsibility Balance Awareness Congruity Integration of the Dog in the Human Family Human-Dog Interaction Evaluation of animal potentialities Relational Referential ,[object Object],Representative for the Relation in front of the External world Development of all Dimensions of the Relation Development of Healthy Relation Needs of the Dog’s Breed Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant

[object Object],Dog who administers, controls and leads the behaviours of others conspecifics (David Mech). “ Human being have the tendency to treat a dog as a human but dogs treat us as dog “ If the dog believes you are a leader, than you must lead the pack, so the dog who is subordinate must follow the pack. Dominant Subordinate ,[object Object],PROTECT -> to avoid error -> to give to him trust, assurance and emotional bond BE RESPONSIBLE -> Guarantee to the dog a good life care -> To understand the behaviours of your dog GUIDE -> enable the dog to integrate with the family life -> guarantee a good socialization through his life When a dog “decide” to be the leader it is becouse there is a lack of a secure guide. Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant

The Puppy: learning to be a good dog family ,[object Object],From birth to 2 weeks 2 to 3 weeks of age, 3 to 8 weeks of age dogs do well learning how to interact with other dogs 5 -7 to 10 weeks dogs to best learning how to interact with people between 10 to 20 weeks SOCIALIZATION PERIOD ,[object Object],Puppy can be exposed to people at 3 weeks of age. The lack of human contact between 3 and 12 ± 2 weeks fosters the development of fear/wariness towards humans (feral dog). Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant

[object Object],7-8 weeks of age ,[object Object],1- Elimination It is a reflex present at birth and becomes spontaneous at 2-3 weeks of age. From 3 weeks the elimination reflex disappears and the puppy tends to leave its bedding to eliminate. By 8 and half weeks of age puppy develops a substrate preference. Puppy at 8 weeks of age can urinate hourly while awake (and once or twice during the night when young) and defecate 4 times a day. Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant By the time of 6 months of age they usually defecate once or twice a day and urinate 3 or 4 times a day. 1- show a disregard for the substrate 2- prefer the substrate of their puppy hood 3- prefer a substrate may have learned to like because it is where they had a lot of eliminations and is now impregnated with an stimulating scent. ,[object Object]

6- Praise the dog as soon as it squats. ,[object Object],1- take the dog out frequently. 2- dog should eliminate first and after play and socialize. 3- Choose a few restricted area at first and return to those. 4- Encourage walking in small area to mimic elimination behaviour. 5- Permit caution sniffing. 7- Do not punish the dog if eliminates in undesirable. 8- Praise the dog when eliminates in the appropriate places 9- Remember that female puppy needs more time to housebreak and may need to go out more often. 10- If the pup have to go down stairs to eliminate carry him. 11- Be patient, consistent and use good odour eliminator Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant 2- Vocalization Distress barking when left alone in an unknown place increases from 3 to 6-8 weeks of age (maximum) then decreases until 12 weeks. 3- Play Fighting and Bite Control ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],From 11 to 15 weeks play-fighting recedes

1- Puppy’s hierarchical dominance 5- The presence of the mother is important till 8 weeks of age to learn bite inhibition. 4- Failure to develop a dog's general motor control. 3- Encouraging to pull at objects dog holds in its jaws reinforces the biting reaction 2- Serious (wounding) biting in minor confrontations ,[object Object],Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant ,[object Object],1- Unable to properly wean the puppy. 2- An increase of puppy’s social dominance. 3- Delay in puppy’s training towards adulthood at 5-10 months. 4- Lack of rituals that leads to their malfunction . 5- Dog’s cynomorphic approach to human-dog relation. These risks are avoided when dog owners behave in a way that can be assimilated to the parent-dog relationship

Dog Training ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Role for Dog and Owner in the Daily Life ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant

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Veterinary Check-Up ,[object Object],6-9 weeks of age Distemper Virus, Parvovirus, CAV-2, CAV-1 (only if necessary) Time 0 Distemper Virus, Parvovirus, CAV-2, Leptospirosis, CAV-1 (only if necessary) 14-16 weeks of age Distemper Virus, Parvovirus, CAV-2, Leptospirosis After 1 year Distemper Virus, Parvovirus, CAV-2, Leptospirosis, Rabies, CAV-1 (only if necessary) Every Year Leptospirosis, Rabies Every 3 years Distemper Virus, Parvovirus, CAV-2, CAV-1 (only if necessary) ,[object Object],10-12 weeks of age Distemper Virus, Parvovirus, CAV-2, Leptospirosis, Rabies, CAV-1 (only if necessary) After 3 weeks Distemper Virus, Parvovirus, CAV-2, Leptospirosis, Rabies, CAV-1 (only if necessary) Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant

Neutering and Spaying ,[object Object],[object Object],Curbing aggression Safety Cancer prevention Sterilization does not change the pet's personality Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant ,[object Object],Saving tax dollars. Bettering the community. Improving society Percentage of euthanized dogs dropped by 30 to 60 percent. ,[object Object],Sexual maturity at 6 months of age, so it is important to spay and neuter pets by that age.

Grooming ,[object Object],[object Object],-Long-haired dogs usually require daily brushing to prevent matting and tangling of hair. -Medium-haired dogs may be prone to matting and tangles and should be brushed at least weekly. -Short-haired dogs can typically go up to a month in-between brushing. ,[object Object],-Most dogs need monthly nail trim. -It depends on the rate of growth. -It depends on the kind of ground the dog uses to walk on. ,[object Object],-It depends on the condition of your dog’s skin and coat. -Your veterinarian may recommend a specific shampoo. -A monthly both can be considered sufficient. Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant

[object Object],-Your dog’s ears can be a haven for bacteria and yeast if not kept clean. -Dogs with floppy ears (Cocker Spaniels and Basset Hounds) or hairy inner ear flaps (Miniature Poodles and Schnauzers) are predisposed to ear problems. -A weekly ear cleaning with a veterinarian-recommended ear cleansing solution can minimize or prevent infections. Signs of ear infection includes: Odor Scratching or rubbing of ears and head Discharge in the ears Redness or swelling of the ear flap or canal Shaking of the head or tilting it to one side Pain around the ears Changes in behavior such as depression or irritability ,[object Object],Dogs with continuously growing hair, such as the Poodle or Shih Tzu, typically need their hair cut every 2-4 weeks depending on the breed of the dog and the style of the cut. Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant

Nutrition ,[object Object],Dietary protein contains 10 specific amino acids that dogs cannot make on their own. ,[object Object],Dietary fats, mainly derived from animal fats and the seed oils of various plants, provide the most concentrated source of energy in the diet. Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant

Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant ,[object Object],-The growing puppy needs twice as many calories per pound of body weight than an adult dog of the same breed. -Owners should start feeding puppies food at approximately 4 weeks of age. ,[object Object],-They need 20% fewer total calories than do middle-aged adult dogs. -they tend to become overweight. ,[object Object],-The mother’s need for calories increase with the number of puppies and the week of lactation. -Giant breeds may need to start feeding puppies supplemental food at an early age.

Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant

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CHOOSE THE DOG BREED THAT IT IS MOST ADAPT TO YOUR LIFE ACTIVITY AND YOUR CHARACTER Dr. Sara Platto Veterinary & Animal Behavioural Medicine Consultant

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