| A retrospective study of canine house soiling: diagnosis and treatment. | |
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PMID: 10102176 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A retrospective study was conducted to determine the relative frequency and type of elimination problem seen in dogs at a university referral practice and to evaluate the efficacy of the suggested treatments. Cases presented to the Animal Behavior Clinic at Cornell University between 1987 and 1996 were reviewed. Of 1,173 cases, 105 (9%) were house-soiling cases. Of these cases, the authors obtained outcome information from 70. Within the diagnosis of house soiling, incomplete housebreaking (n=59; 84%) were the most frequent referral cases, of which 48 cases (81%; 95% confidence interval, 69% to 90%) improved. Separation anxiety was considered the second most common underlying cause (n=27; 39%), of which 85% (n=23; 95% confidence interval, 66% to 96%) improved. Behavior modification was the most often suggested treatment (n=58), with 48 (83%) cases improving. Behavior modification consisted of accompanying the dog to the preferred elimination area, rewarding the dog for eliminating there, and punishing the dog only when caught in the act of house soiling. These results suggest that correct house training, behavior modification involving positive reinforcement, and appropriate punishment are essential to diminish house-soiling problems in dogs. |
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Authors:
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S C Yeon; H N Erb; K A Houpt |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association Volume: 35 ISSN: 0587-2871 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Anim Hosp Assoc Publication Date: 1999 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-06-03 Completed Date: 1999-06-03 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0415027 Medline TA: J Am Anim Hosp Assoc Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 101-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Animal Behavior Clinic, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA. |
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Animals Behavior Therapy Dogs / psychology* Eliminative Behavior, Animal* Questionnaires Retrospective Studies |
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