Dog Phobia Case Study University of Phoenix Psych /504 Personality Theories February 4‚ 2013 Dog Phobia Case Study A phobia is an “irrational fear of a specific object‚ activity‚ or situation that leads to a compelling desire to avoid the subject of the phobia” (Ankrom‚ 2009 pg.325). Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder that may leave an individual with a strong irrational fear of something that poses very little or no danger to the individual. Phobias‚ to the individual
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Dog Fighting: Pit-bulls the Most Underestimated Dog Nicole Scimeca Honors English 11 Mr. Silk 20 April 2013 Scimeca I Outline THESIS: Pit-bulls are the most underestimated dog in the world because of the history they carry. People think that in the past Pit-bulls were forced to fight each other‚ but what people don’t realize is that they were brutally tortured. They don’t see that in reality Pit-bulls are one of the sweetest breed of dogs. They’re loving‚ caring‚ and
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my attention recently an arrising conflict over the possibility of a dog park being built in Muscatine Iowa. There are always many sides to any story and this situation seems to prove that statement. I however remain firm in my opinion that a dog park would be an asset to any commuinuty large or small. I have countless reasons for this and will share a few of the most important. First and foremost‚ wether you are a cat or dog owner it is a common belief that our pets are a part of our family. They
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there shall be a dog park. Under many different circumstaces there are valid points on both sides of this debate. The people who agree with dog parks beleive that making a dog park will give pets the opportunity to exercise and and be free. They also mention that keeping a dog caged up will cause violent behavior. Another fact they mention is that 65% of the pet owners put they pet into an animal shelter due to the fact of dogs being lonely caged up. They also beleive that a dog park will decrese
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Dogs need toys to stimulate their minds; stimulating their minds aids them in relaxing. If they cannot relax‚ they have too much tension which causes stress and misbehaviour. Toys are also essential for encouraging active play. If a dog does not have a toy or item of distraction they are more likely to be destructive. It is a little different for puppies. For puppies‚ they need toys to soothe the misery of teething and separation from their litter mates. Dogs with toys are ecstatic‚ relaxed‚ have
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Behavior Therapy Behavior therapy is a short-term approach that has wide applicability. It emphasizes research into and assessment of the techniques used‚ thus providing accountability. Specific problems are identified and attacked‚ and clients are kept informed about the therapeutic process and about what gains are being made. The approach has demonstrated effectiveness in many areas of human functioning. The concepts and procedures are easily grasped. The therapist is an explicit reinforcer
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Contrasting the Qualities of Cats and Dogs Though dogs and cats are popular pets‚ they both have vastly different behaviors‚ attitudes‚ needs‚ and habits which require their owners to deal with them in various ways. They both lavish their owners with companionship and affection. There are lots of differences between cats and dogs‚ they are like day and night. For undying love and loyalty‚ and extra talk of protection‚ a dog is a suitable choice. Dogs generally are more loyal and affectionate‚
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Thinking of adding a dog to your life? Adding a dog to your life? How about making a match of a lifetime and making the world better at the same time. Have you considered going to the shelter? I found two matches of a lifetime by adopting them. My family adopted one dog from Humane Society of Missouri and the other dog from the City of St. Charles Animal Control. Shelters have all kinds of dogs that vary in size‚ color‚ and age. Once the decision has been made to adopt a homeless dog from a shelter
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Train Your Dog I have trained many puppies in my life due to my grandma running an animal shelter. It is important to start training your new puppy as soon as you bring it home. Training can be done yourself or a professional can be hired. The younger the dog is the easier they will be to train‚ as well as they’ll be able to be taught more. Teaching a dog commands is not a hard task to do in a few easy steps. Training your dog is the most important part of canine companionship. A happy dog is one who
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There is a great deal of controversy concerning wolf dogs. While one group advocates the cross-breeding of dogs and wolves‚ another large portion of the population continues to be concerned over the breeding of wild‚ undomesticated animals for the purpose of producing pets suitable for close relationships with people. I readily admit that I have great temptation of the ownership of a wolf dog but am concerned of people not fully educated and experienced in wild animal behaviour‚ and the complicated
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