Lesson 51 - Risk Analysis for Problem Behaviors

What hardships are associated with having a dog with problem behaviors?

1. financial

2. compromised social lives

3. impaired welfare

4. grief, anxiety, depression

What are characteristics of a convenience euthanasia?

physically healthy animals, may not be psychologically healthy

What is the difference between a behavioral euthanasia and a convenience euthanasia?

not convenience and not 'weak' bad owners

What are owner factors for risk analysis of behaviors?

1. ability and willingness to take risks

2. time

3. expertise

4. previous experiences

What are the environmental factors for risk analysis of behaviors?

1. trigger predictability

2. trigger avoidability

3. people and other pets in home

4. location of home

5. type of home/yard

What are animal factors for risk analysis of behaviors?

1. size, breed

2. age of onset

3. diagnosis/motivation

4. severity

5. intensity and frequency

What are the four options in all of vet med for behavioral issues?

1. do nothing (not an option)

2. fairy godmother/farm/shelter

3. do something

4. euthanize

What are the options for horses with behavioral problems?

1. work with horse

2. rehome

3. sanctuary

4. slaughter (no)

5. euthanasia

How do we prevent behavioral problems?

ask at every interaction about behavior, offer prevention and/or treatment strategies

What are the factors for shelters or rescues deciding on a behavioral problem?

1. what is their mission and vision

2. municipal or private

3. who makes the decisions

4. effects of and on the public or other stakeholders

5. open-door or limited intake

6. what are ordinances in municipality

What are the options for a shelter/rescue?

1. do nothing: sanctuary, warehouse

2. find the perfect home/other shelter/rescue

3. do something: behavior mod in shelter/foster, adopt out

4. euthanize