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Ep. 41 Do Behavior Medications Work for Fearful and Aggressive Dogs?
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What if you could significantly reduce your dog's anxiety and aggression with just a little help from science? Find out how behavior medications, particularly anxiolytics, can be the game-changer you've been searching for.
In today's episode of the Grumpy Dogs podcast, I dive into the nuances of how these medications work, why they aren't a one-size-fits-all solution, and how they can play a crucial role in your dog's behavior modification journey.
You'll learn that these medications can provide about a 20% improvement, but the real magic happens with consistent behavior modification efforts. Tune in to discover how these tools can aid in desensitization and counter-conditioning exercises, helping your dog reveal its true personality by alleviating chronic anxiety.
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Ep. 41 Do Behavior Medications Work for Fearful and Aggressive Dogs?
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1) American Kennel Club
2) PetMD
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Scott Sheaffer, CCBC-KA, CDBC, CPDT-KA, is a certified dog behavior consultant who has worked with thousands of dog owners and their aggressive dogs. Scott specializes in the assessment and treatment of fear, anxiety, aggression, and phobias in dogs six months and older. For more information about Scott, see USADogBehavior.com.
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If you have a dog who is aggressive and dangerous to humans, it is important that you immediately consult directly with an experienced and certified canine behavior consultant who specializes in dog aggression to humans. Take proper measures to ensure that your dog is never in a position to injure anyone. The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is neither intended nor implied to replace the need for the direct involvement of an experienced and certified canine behavior consultant who specializes in dog aggression to humans. Scott Sheaffer, the Grumpy Dogs podcast and USA Dog Behavior, LLC, are not liable for any incidents or outcomes resulting from following the advice given in this podcast.
Chapters
1. Behavior Medications for Fearful Dogs (00:00:00)
2. Podcast on Dog Behavior Insights (00:10:22)
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