Question

In your own words, write a Treatment Plan for inappropriate chewing. The dog owner has a 5-month-old Sheltie puppy that has already destroyed many household items. You have already determined that the puppy is chewing because he is teething. Make sure to include all components of the Treatment Plan.
a) positive Reinforcement of alternate Behavior
b) Management and setting the dog up to succeed
c) Consequences for inappropriate behavior
d) Consistency

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

A) positive reinforcement - put the dogs in a safe place away from the reach of material it could destroy.

Chew toys can be given to the puppy to avoid destruction of important material,this help redirect them for destroying other important material.

Management and setting up the dog for to succeed - alternative measures are been put in place such as the chew top, keeping in a safe place from destroying things.

Exercise can also be given this helps them make use of their energy in the right way rather than destroying things.

The dog should be trained to know there are consequences for inappropriate behavior and it has to be put in place. Also the owner bears responsibilities from inappropriate behaviour if they are not curtailed.

The treatment should continue until the changes is visible in the dog and it can stay without destroying things.