It has been a couple of months since we have initiated Jerry Howe's
recommendations for resolving the separation anxiety in our chocolate
lab. We have seen remarkable results. She can now be left on our
houseboat and we can return with all of the wood trim and/or blinds
intact. Before we spoke with Jerry and started the training, we could
not leave her without her barking in a high pitch incessantly. I had
resorted to "building her a pen" with pieces of chair railing, putting
chairs in front of windows, and moving the bed so that she could not
get to the blind (again!). It would take about 10-15 minutes of
planning and moving things before we could leave. Even with that, she
would find something to destroy. We NOW use the surrogate toy method
and can go out, shop, go to dinner or whatever, without any problems.
She is glad to see us when we return, but no longer frantic. I am so
happy that this seems to be the norm now.
Another problem that we had with her was although she would not destroy
the house, she would leave us runny poop in several places.(kind of the
same as destroy I guess). I tried to blame this on her diet, but
realized that her anxiety level was so high that she just had no
control. Now, the only time that she has done that is when she
devoured a diaper from the trash!!!
Jerry's methods work. I found him by typing in separation
anxiety+orlando florida into Google, otherwise I don't want to
speculate what could have happened with Amelia. We were at our Wit's
End!!!!!! Thanks so much Jerry. We have given your URL to everyone we
know with a dog. Your methods work. The others that we tried did not.
It is that simple! Thank you, Thank you Thank you!
Nancy and Amelia

wrote:

Mirelle wrote:
Testimonials are not scientific.

RIGHT. UNLESS they're accopanied by CASE HISTORIES an
followed by 100% CONSISTENT and REPEATABLE RESULTS..

'Case Histories' is another term for testimonials.

They are 'here-say'.

Where's the beef ????

Marshall Lev Dermer/ Department of Psychology/ University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee/ Milwaukee, WI 53201/
http://www.uwm.edu/~dermer

I never saw him give you any credit on his site.

Plus this !

"whether the proposal using animals will be carried out
as humanely as possible, and whether unavoidable pain, distress and
discomfort will be minimized through specific analgesics, anesthetics
or
sedatives."

Dog Placements 8/20/2006 1


So You Want to Learn the Basics of
Dog Training and Earn College Credit?

Marshall Lev Dermer, Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI 53201

Departmental Phone: 414-229-4746
Office Phone: 414-229-6067
Home Phone: 414-332-8606


Since 2001, I have been helping students earn college credit for
observing dog
training that is based on behavior analytic principles and that
emphasizes
positive reinforcement. Occasionally, I have also had some students
assist with
dog training, but this option depends on whether the trainer requires
such
assistance and the university has verified that the trainer has
adequate insurance
coverage. If you do have the opportunity to assist you must have had a
tetanus
shot within the past ten years and be aware of the various risks
associated with
dog training. (As I am modifying this document in mid August, only
placements
involving observing have been approved.)
Whichever option you elect, you should know that these placements are
not
required for you to earn your degree. They are also not required if you
want to
complete PSYCH 502, Applied Behavior Analysis, which offers: (a) an
alternative field placement observing or working with children with an
autism
diagnosis and (2) an on-campus, laboratory section that meets on
Tuesday and
Thursday afternoons. (You may also earn college credit for the dog
placements
by registering in the other courses described below. But again, the
university
does not require these placements; you can chose from other
alternatives to
satisfy degree requirements.)
Use of Live Animals in Teaching
and Observational Field Studies

Before discussing these placements you should know that the care and
use
of animals in teaching, research and field studies are regulated by the

Please Note: This draft is subject to revision. Suggestions
for future versions are appreciated. -Marshall Dermer
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Animal Welfare Act, the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy, and the
Public Health Service publication "Guide for the Care and Use of
Laboratory Animals". These regulations require that the use of live
vertebrate animals for teaching or research first be approved by a
Committee called the IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use
Committee).

Teaching and research proposals are submitted to the IACUC and
reviewed. In deciding whether to approve a protocol, the IACUC assesses

whether alternatives to animal use exist for the proposed teaching or
research proposals, *****whether the proposal using animals will be
carried out
as humanely as possible, and whether unavoidable pain, distress and
discomfort will be minimized through specific analgesics, anesthetics
or
sedatives.***** Field studies must follow all applicable guidelines.
The
regulations require that the IACUC include at least one Veterinarian, a

scientist, and a member representing community interests. The IACUC is
responsible for reviewing the animal care program and all animal
facilities
and associated labs at least once every six months. Individuals
reporting
concerns about animal use are protected, by law, from repercussions,
and
the IACUC investigates all concerns over animal uses that are reported.


Basic animal husbandry requirements are also regulated to ensure that
an
animal's food, water and shelter are appropriate. The regulations
further
require that all personnel using animals be trained in appropriate
handling
techniques and experimental procedures and that persons coming in
contact with animals are given information regarding methods to
minimize
the risks involved in using animals. The Animal Care Program has a web
page that provides information on minimizing the risks involved in
using
animals including lab animal allergy information.

http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/EHSRM/ACP/SAFETY/index.html

The Animal Care Program at UWM is staffed and administered by a
Veterinarian and a Lab Manager. These dedicated staff oversees the
legal
and humane treatment of animals and management of the animal
facilities.

The placements described below were approved by the IACUC.
Placement Contact Information

Name: John Fairweather (K-9 Friends)
Phone: 1-414-365-1575
e-mail:

Dude.

It looks like you are a google groups user (from some of your headers).

How about creating a nickname for yourself in your profile in order to
keep your long email address from stretching everyone's newreader
fields out of proportion.

Alan Truism wrote:
Dude.

It looks like you are a google groups user (from some of your headers).

How about creating a nickname for yourself in your profile in order to
keep your long email address from stretching everyone's newreader
fields out of proportion.

Don't bother asking him anything - he's absurdly insane and won't
understand a thing you ask.

Personally, I just use killfile.

a écrit dans le message de news:
...

Alan Truism wrote:
Dude.

It looks like you are a google groups user (from some of your headers).

How about creating a nickname for yourself in your profile in order to
keep your long email address from stretching everyone's newreader
fields out of proportion.

Don't bother asking him anything - he's absurdly insane and won't
understand a thing you ask.

"Mirelle" a écrit dans le message de news:
...
Testimonials are not scientific. They are 'here-say'.
You claim to be 'scientific'.
Where's the beef ????
cut


Quoting all the bullsh*t from the mor*n doesn't help...