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A PROTOCOL FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT A supplement to Canine Emotional Detox

Stress Release for the Challenging Dog The Missing Link to Behavior Modification and Skill Applications

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ASPCS Dog Behavior

Trying to Ease Your Dog's Stress.

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Behavioral, saliva cortisol and

heart rate responses to different

types of stimuli in dogs. Bonnie

Beerda; Matthijs B.H. Schilder; Jan

A.R.A.M. VanHooff; Hans W. DeVries;

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caninetlc.com

STEP 1: Stress

Matters

STRESS FACTS

Stressful situations are a normal part of

every dog's life.

Most dogs will experience distress in

their real life encounters.

Indirect assessments of stress chemicals,

such as cortisol, can be helpful in

determining whether a dog is stressed or

not. It can be measured through urine,

saliva or blood testing.

Stress assessments should be done at

home, as the simple visit to the

veterinarian's office can raise stress

levels significantly for a false reading.

STRESS & ITS MANAGEMENT

Diane A. Garrod, Bachelor of Science Communication, PPG Founding, Steering, Ethics, Marketing Member, CA-1, ATA Certified Instructor, Behavior Consultant/Trainer, Author Canine Emotional Detox

Dogs who repeat over-the-top behaviors such as biting, constant barking, reactivity to environments, other dogs, humans or dogs who suffer from separation anxiety, post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), build harmful stress chemicals in their body and brain. What a dog feels internally is what causes things to happen externally, Pavlov. The Canine Emotional Detox (CED) is designed to work from the “inside”

out where chemicals have built up from stress, anxiety and tension.

THE START OF THE HOW TO CLIENT EXPECTATIONS

A successful CED starts with an Set realistic goals.

intake form and a functional

assessment, just as starting any Go over handouts and

case. address questions.

If the dog is stressed, there are Discuss how to reduce

two supporting document(s) to use stress in dog's life NOW.

as handouts. Both included in your

workshop packet. Evaluate environment.

"What is a Canine Emotional Detox" Address concerns, objections.

"3-Day Intensive Stress Vacation" Be up front, present research.

These will help client decide. Keep outlook positive.

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Stress management should be a

team effort with client, trainer

and any other professional

(veterinarian, veterinarian

behaviorist, canine nutrition

experts et. al.) working together

for behavioral results.

Have Client Fill Out an Intake Form

Do a Functional Assessment

Identify Stress

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Discuss CED with Client

CLIENT QUESTIONS CANINE OBSERVATIONS STRESS ASSESSMENT

Does dog get eight hours sleep nightly? Assess stress levels for three days. Stress data equals information.

What behavior do you observe? Document waste, respiration,, sleep. Any medicines should continue.

What is wonderful about your dog? Evaluate relationship, environment. List how stress can be alleviate d

Does dog sleep deeply? Can you leave? Evaluate nutrition/current foods. L-theanine, Lactium, Tryptophan?

Is dog responsive? Trusting? Feels safe? Evaluate mouth, gums, teeth, eyes, movement. Bring in professionals, as needed.

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STEP 2: Understanding the Canine Emotional

Detox

Keys to Successful Stress Management Diane A. Garrod, Bachelor of Science Communication, PPG Founding, Steering, Ethics, Marketing Member, CA-1, ATA Certified Instructor, Behavior Consultant/Trainer, Author Canine Emotional Detox

Effective stress management has four initial elements - each

as important as the other. Like solving a puzzle, all pieces

must fit. These initial pieces are a client intake form, a

functional assessment, identification of stress, and

informational discussion with client. Putting these initial

pieces together in a solid core of information will establish a

good client trainer relationship, a results-oriented strategy,

and stress release for the challenging canine.

Client must commit to 72 hours. The CED is a process created

CED is a clear step-by-step process. to release harmful stress

Encourage client to review other CEDs. chemicals, distress/chronic

Discover the dog within. stress.

Evaluate waste, nutrition, respiration.

HOW TO TAKE DOG'S RESPIRATION LEVEL: VCA Animal

Hospital Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEptzj6G-Jk

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STEP 3: Stress Management Concerns

WHY STRESS MANAGEMENT Diane A. Garrod, Bachelor of Science Communication, PPG Founding, Steering, Ethics, Marketing Member, CA-1, ATA Certified Instructor, Behavior Consultant/Trainer, Author Canine Emotional Detox

The Canine Emotional Detox can be done right from the home

environment. This is recommended, but equally successful CEDs

have been done in board/train, shelter, and foster environments. In

all of these areas, the goal is a no to low distraction experience to

give the dog a chance to release harmful stress chemicals. The at-

home option provides convenience to the client, while the behavior

trainer works behind the scenes.

Stress management is for

dogs who are anxious,

tense, unresponsive, has

challenging behaviors to

include aggression,

reactions to sounds,

objects, or is hyperactive,

or highly fearful. A stress

vacation successfully

brings a dog into a state of

conscious learning and

relaxation without the

emotional baggage.

TRAINER CLIENT CANINE OTHER PROFESSIONALS

Intake form, assessment. Commit to process. Removed from-stressful situations. CED determines needs.

Canine nutrition expert.

List of items based on behavior. Receives list one week prior. Participates in CED with food detox.

Day One is based on behavior(s). Day 1 arrives two days prior. Regular routine is changed. Veterinarian or vet

Read client comments. Implements and comments. Relaxes. behaviorist/medical.

Discover patterns from video, Takes video and digitals. Receives mental stimulation to tire. Chiropractor/align.

photos and client observations. Sends to trainer end of day.

Customize days two and three. Receives trainer's analysis. Receives physical stimulation in Acupuncturist

Receives day two, then three. form of Ttouch, grooming, other. Additional trainer with

Prepare Final Analysis. Awaits Final Analysis. Achieves deep REM sleep. specific skills

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LIST PROTOCOL

FOR PREPARATION

- CANINE

EMOTIONAL DETOX

Basic List Prep

Continued

FOOD - in addition to one

protein

FIBER Pumpkin, brown rice,

quinoa or steel cut oatmeal.

Why? clean out system.

DAY TWO: add cooked carrots

(food processor or juicer)

Why? Energy and sensory

taste test, sweet.

DAY THREE: add cooked

broccoli, brussel sprouts or

green beans Why? Energy and

sensory taste test, sour.

ACTIVITY NEEDS - may add

more here as needed

Three plastic cups differing

sizes

Five different colored cups or

Easter eggs (plastic type)

Normal work equipment

Toys (cardboard box to put

toys in or formal toy box with

lid)

Varying sizes of containers

from small to large in same

color (at least 4)

Obstacle course work - Sticks,

brooms, mops, cones or 2-liter

bottles, buckets

Agility - homemade items or

equipment on hand

Strips of cloth, a laundry

basket or bicycle basket or

other see through type of

basket

GROOMING TOOLS – bond

time

Brush, soft - no wire brushes -

great relationship builder

Nail clipper, dreml or nail file

or scratch board

Cotton balls to put into ears

for bath

Olive oil or vitamin E cap for

nails

Camera: VIDEO: :30 to 1:30,

universal mp4 format if

emailing . Digitals should be

jpeg or gif, Can add to these

STEP 3: How To Prepare for the CED and Why

The Whys and How To of the Canine Emotional

Detox - Preparation List

Diane A. Garrod, Bachelor of Science Communication, PPG Founding, Steering, Ethics, Marketing Member, CA-1, ATA Certified Instructor, Behavior Consultant/Trainer, Author Canine Emotional Detox

The information we gather from the intake form and functional

assessment guides our decision as to what CED list and Day One plan

(both based on behavior) we choose. Other considerations are taking

into account how a client learns, what is the dog's overall status at the

start of the CED, and customizing days 2 and 3 to the individual. Here

is a sample list.

Relaxers

Towel or blanket – warm from dryer (why? - tension release)

Thundershirt and/or two ace bandages 2" and 1" size

Dog shampoo in relaxing scent - chamomile, lavender

Dry bath - for dogs stressed by warm water bathing

Music - Through a dog's ear; classical; music made for dogs

Food

No kibble, offal, organs, or eggs. Why? to allow the dog's system to detox

from the inside out - a cleanse - and to see how they are processing their

food.

ONE MEAT SOURCE (i.e. chicken or turkey or halibut COOKED or RAW -

Why? these meats contain tryptophan in varying amounts a natural

relaxant).

The CED helps dogs to

get into a calm and

serene emotional state-

of-mind. The CED

prepares a dog for a

successful behavior

modification and skill's

applications program.

For more details watch for CED

book coming out on this topic before

October 2014.

WHEN TO DO A CED

An effective program for dogs

with behavioral/emotional

problems such as aggression,

fear, phobias, hyperactivity,

reactivity and anxiety.

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STEP 4: HOW TO PRIMER - DAY ONE

A GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTING DAY ONE STRESS RELEASE

MORNING

1. First waste of day - have client photograph

2. Ttouch or other massage modality prior to breakfast

3. Breakfast as listed (one protein; one fiber)

4. Digestion relaxation - 20 minutes

5. Sensory exercise - warmth (warm towel or blanket)

6. Activity - Non-Interactive Play Sequence

7. One hour relaxation period

8. LUNCH TIME

AFTERNOON

13. MS Game #2 - Size

14. DINNER

EVENING

15. Outdoor play period

16. Chewing - mouth tension release

17. 6 p.m. day ends - client sends report, photos, video

9. MS (to tire) Game #1 - Color

10. Activity - Interactive Play

11. One hour relaxation period

12. Sensory exercise - body wrap

THE RIGHT

COMBINATION

The Canine Emotional

Detox (CED) provides a

process, with the right

combination of

elements, to de-stress

the challenging canine

and seamlessly lead into

a behavior modification

and skills applications

process.

For more details watch for CED

book coming out on this topic before

October 2014.

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Days 2 and 3 customized to individual

Days two and three are customized, according to the right

combination clock above, but based on what is seen in Day

One. Each dog is an individual and the CED individualizes

the behavior modification process.

"HOW TO" POINTERS:

Not seeing relaxation or short duration? ADD more

consecutive mentally tiring activities in day two.

Starting to see relaxation, dog is fighting it, stick

with the clock in day two.

Day three will stick to the clock exactly with

emphasis on relaxation - as in longer periods of rest.

Day three is wind down day for both dog and client.

Deep sleep should be reached by end of day three,

72 hours, of a second CED or consecutive days

continue.

Sleep should be so deep the dog is unaware of

videotaping, taking photos and owner leaving the

room completely. Dog should wake and act as if

they don't know where they are OR lie back down.

Incorporate the CED into everyday life Once you complete the stress vacation, you will want to bring what you learn from it into your and your dog’s life. Here are ten categories that can help you stay on target.

1. Daily touch 2. Daily play 3. Undistracted moments 4. Meditation for you, music for your dog 5. Unconditional loving and giving 6. Positive energy – gratitude, appreciation 7. Improving handling skills 8. Listen to what your dog is expressing 9. Regular relaxation periods 10. Mental stimulation and problem-solving

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STRESS - WHAT TO

LOOK FOR:

Yawning, blinking,

nose licking

Turning head or

body away

Sitting, pawing

Walking away

Creeping, ears back

Standing crouched

Tail tucked

Lying down, leg up

Stiffening up, on

tiptoes, stare

Growling

Snapping

Biting

WHEN calming signals in

green move into mid-range, or

orange signals they start to go

from calming to feeling

threatened, to warning, and

then to survival, growl, snap,

bite..

Short-term goal is to keep

signals in calming area. Once a

dog starts to feel safe, to trust

the process, and feel confident,

they will learn better, faster

and retain longer.

EDUCATE CLIENT

Make sure client knows what

stress looks like, how to

release it, and how to continue

with making their

environment into a stress-free

at-home sanctuary. Dog

owners who treat their dog

with respect, meeting their

needs, recognizing stress

signals have fewer behavioral

issues and at the very least,

know how to handle them.

HELPING CLIENT

UNDERSTANDING

Understand what stress is,

what it does and how to

recognize it.

Teach them to become

proficient in handling stressful

situations to a positive end.

Help client to understand how

to work with other

professionals that may be

needed like a veterinarian,

veterinarian behaviorist,

veterinary chiropractor, or

canine nutrition expert. Have

recommendations. The Final

Analysis will help the client

know the questions to ask.

The client will have a Final

Analysis, a graph and

comments sheet that compile

the patterns seen in the three-

day CED process. This

document is the golden nugget

to the CED process and

outlines how to work with the

individual they call their dog.

It is the start of a life-changing,

results-oriented behavior

modification process.

Answer common questions.

Every dog and owner is a

unique individual. Give solid

feedback, seamless in-home

help.

STEP 4: Communication

Alerts

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SAMPLE FINAL ANALYSIS GRAPH

Behavior -

over-barking and racing/lunging at

to include grabbing arms

over-excitement

Start here:

3 bark rule

2

Come away from (fill in blank)

Teach ROCK SOLID impulse control

3

Sit behid and stay; leading exercises;

technique

4

Meet and Greets

Visitor Etiquette

NO LUNGING ALLOWED

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