Paul and Muttley From: GEORGE VONHILSHEINER <DRV...@EARTH_link_.NET To: Jerry Howe < This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Subject: Proposed article for Wikipedia Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:48:33 -0500 The Amazing Puppy Wizard is the cognomen of a dog behaviorist, Jerry Howe, of Orlando, Fl. Howe's primary teaching is that dogs deserve unconditional love, respect, and attention and that by providing these emotional needs dogs  will regulate their own behavior. Howe is bombastically antagonistic to rewarders, but he is aggressively hostile to punishers - he refers antagonists to B.F. Skinner, Mary Cover Jones, and J.B. Watson and especially to Samuel A. Corson when they mistakenly annunciate behavioral principles to support their use of punishment. Punishment always deranges behavior, says Skinner, Jones, Watson, Corson and Jerry Howe! Howe developed a sonic device which calms dogs and has been broadly tested in a wide range of different situations. The present author is a Who's Who recognized psychologist  who was asked to evaluate Howe's device by a former student. Howe provided the author with a device, without charge, and said device worked as reported. George von Hilsheimer, Ph.D., F.R.S.H. drv...@earth_link_.net Then cross reference to Jerry Howe, etc.                

J. Payne PAINICK is a STRESS condition, kinda like what causes THIS: Here's The Puppy Wizard's Syndrome. CAVEAT: The Simply Amazing Puppy Wizard DOES NOT CONDONE or ENDORSE the good Doctor's METHODS for treating STRESS INDUCED AUTO-IMMUNE DIS-EASE aka The Puppy Wizard's Syndrome.  He's ONLY a veterinarian and there's ONLY THREE CURES for it and HE AIN'T GOT 'em:                      Behavioral Dermatology:            Acral Lick Dermatitis, Psychogenic Alopecia,                 Hyperesthesia, & Related Conditions                               Vint Virga, DVM,           Dipl. ACVB Behavioral Medicine for Animals                    SM Veterinary Healing Arts, Inc.                          New York / Newport Introduction The practice of behavioral dermatology encompasses the diagnosis and management of a etiologically diverse set of disorders which phenotypically manifest with dermatologic presentations. Not only are primary behavioral etiologies included, but also primary dermatologic conditions with secondary or contributory behavioral components. It is not uncommon, for example, for veterinary or human patients to experience anxiety, tension, or stress secondary to chronic or acute dermatologic conditions. Ultimately, it is the interplay between neurosensory, dermatologic, and behavioral components which contribute to the manifestation of clinical signs associated with psychocutaneous syndromes, including: Self injurious behaviors Compulsive disorders Stereotypic behaviors Displacement activities Other anxiety related behaviors Attention seeking behavior Sensory Neuropathies Psychotic Illnesses A diagnosis of self-injurious behavior in small animals must meet the criteria of barbering or removal of hair and/or abrasion, petechiation, or ulceration of any body part using the teeth, tongue, claws, or an external substrate (e.g. rubbing against a wall). A condition for a diagnosis of SIB is that these behaviors must be demonstrated repeatedly and consistently in the absence of any primary dermatologic or physiologic condition. In veterinary behavioral medicine, compulsive behaviors may be defined as sequences of movements which serve no obvious purpose or function and which occur repetitively, out-of-context or at an excessive frequency or duration, and in a relatively unvaried fashion. In most cases they are derived from behaviors which are part of the animal's normal behavioral repertoire. While such behaviors in animals have been traditionally referred to as stereotypies, to establish a diagnosis of a compulsive disorder, the behavior must occur outside of its normal context or at a frequency or duration which exceeds that necessary to achieve a real or potential goal and must interfere with the patient's ability to function normally in its social environment. Considering these criteria, it is evident that some patients presenting to the small animal practitioner may meet the conditions for both self-injurious behavior and compulsive disorder. Compulsive behaviors associated with dermatologic signs are most commonly classified as grooming compulsive disorders, although some may be neurotic in origin. In canine patients these may include acral lick dermatitis/granuloma (ALD/ALG), flank sucking, tail chewing (which may or may not be associated with tail chasing), excessive chewing of the feet and/or nails, and excessive scratching. Other compulsive behaviors observed in canine patients may be classified as hallucinatory (e.g. fly/light chasing, prey searching, staring); locomotor (e.g. circling, tail chasing, fence running); eating/drinking (e.g. fabric sucking, psychogenic polydypsia, some picas); vocal (e.g. rhythmic barking, barking at food or inanimate _object_s); or neurotic (e.g. vicious self-biting, spontaneous aggression to humans). In feline patients compulsive behaviors associated with grooming include psychogenic dermatitis, feline hyperesthesia syndrome, and excessive chewing of the feet and/or nails. Other compulsive behaviors noted in feline patients may be categorized as in canine patients as hallucinatory (e.g. prey chasing or searching, air batting), locomotor (e.g. paw shaking, head shaking, pacing), vocalization (e.g. repetitive howling / crying), or neurotic (e.g. vicious self-biting, spontaneous aggression to humans). A diagnosis of self-injurious behavior may be established independent of compulsive behavior. In the author's experience, a significant percentage of cases referred for consultation on potential compulsive grooming behavior do not meet the criteria for compulsive disorders. Behavioral conditions presenting with dermatologic signs exclusive of compulsive disorders include some attention- seeking behaviors, feline hyperesthesia, and certain anxiety- related behaviors. Anxiety may be defined as an apprehensive anticipation of future danger or misfortune accompanied by a feeling of dysphoria and/or somatic symptoms of tension. Anxieties may be internally or externally focused and may be in response to real or perceived stimuli. Anxiety may result from motivational states of conflict (the tendency to simultaneously perform more than one type of activity) or frustration (engagement in a sequence of behaviors which cannot be completed because of physical or psychological obstacles). Because of contributory factors of stress, pain, and pruritus associated with many lesions, a primary diagnosis of a behavioral disorder should only be made after thorough dermatologic and medical evaluation. Even with a presumptive behavioral diagnosis, after medical causes are ruled out, secondary dermatologic sequelae may develop as a result of chronic trauma to the skin. Neurochemistry Although anxiety, panic, and phobia disorders are related, different neuroanatomic models have been proposed for each. Complex neurochemical mechanisms involving dopaminergic, serotonergic, GABA-ergic, noradrenergic, and opioid systems may be involved in the manifestation of these disorders. Numerous clinical studies and case reports have explored pharmacological manipulation of the above neurotransmitter systems in patients with anxiety-related conditions with varying results. Differences in responses to pharmacotherapy may be reflective of individual variations in neuroanatomic and neurochemical function. Therefore, it is important that the clinician consider the underlying motivational state and possible neurochemical correlates when assigning behavioral diagnoses and recommending pharmacologic and behavioral management. Clinical Presentations Evaluation of patients presenting for dermatological conditions with suspected psychogenic components or origins should incorporate not only a broad-_base_d medical work-up but also a careful review of the behavioral history and direct observation of the patient. Table 1 provides a list of important considerations to address in the behavioral history. A videotape of the patient exhibiting any relevant problem behaviors recorded by the owner can provide valuable clues to the practitioner. Stressful Environmental Conditions It is not uncommon for both veterinary clients and practitioners to be concerned about boredom as a cause for compulsive, self- injurious, or anxiety related behaviors. While an assessment of boredom is anthropomorphic and most likely an oversimplification of the stresses a patient may be experiencing in relation to its physical and social environment, it is important and frequently contributory to the patient's presentation. Stressors, which may contribute to the manifestation of anxiety- related, compulsive, and self-injurious behaviors, are noted in Table 2. Behaviors that may be elicited in response to stress include changes in appetite, grooming behaviors, elimination patterns, social interaction, and activity. Attention-Seeking Behavior A significant percentage of cases referred for evaluation of compulsive or self-injurious behaviors are ultimately diagnosed as attention-seeking behaviors. Animals can readily learn that not only disruptive behaviors (e.g. barking, jumping, pawing, nuzzling), but also less directly demanding behaviors (e.g. limb/foot/preputial
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it will join in for more.  That's a good start. Read the Wits' End Dog Training Method manual to learn the rest of what you need to know in order to properly handle and train your dog.

Puppy wizard, I have seen your postings for years now. INDEEDY! No need to say thank you , Jon! I enjoy bein able to heelp my pals.  HOWER appreciation should be EXXXTENDED to V.P. Al Gore for inventing  the internet an makin this all pussible <{}: ~ ) I will give you no insight on my training or methods, You don't have to, Jon. I've got ALL the information you need to learn HOWE to pupperly handle an train your critters <{}: ~ ) Here ya go: http://www.freewebs.com/thesimplyamazingpuppywizard but will shout in a public forum, You Are An Idiot !!! . Perhaps you need some addtional FREE HEELP using my FREE manual?  You're always welcome to phone me 24/7 @ 407-425-5092 and I'll talk you though it <{}: ~ ) Who in the hell wants to listen to a radical like you? Mostly folks who only want the beast raisin trainin an heelth information for their dogs an families, Jon <{}': ~ ) Hope you choke on your self righteous bovine byproducts. Choking while swallowing is usually caused by PAINICKING. If you just RELAXXX you can swallow things many times the size of your esophogus an if not, you can simply regurgitate them. PAINICK causes the muscles to seize, causin chokin to happen <{}: ~ ) J. Payne PAINICK is a STRESS condition, kinda like what causes THIS: Here's The Puppy Wizard's Syndrome. CAVEAT: The Simply Amazing Puppy Wizard DOES NOT CONDONE or ENDORSE the good Doctor's METHODS for treating STRESS INDUCED AUTO-IMMUNE DIS-EASE aka The Puppy Wizard's Syndrome.  He's ONLY a veterinarian and there's ONLY THREE CURES for it and HE AIN'T GOT 'em:                     Behavioral Dermatology:           Acral Lick Dermatitis, Psychogenic Alopecia,                Hyperesthesia, & Related Conditions                              Vint Virga, DVM,          Dipl. ACVB Behavioral Medicine for Animals                   SM Veterinary Healing Arts, Inc.                         New York / Newport Introduction The practice of behavioral dermatology encompasses the diagnosis and management of a etiologically diverse set of disorders which phenotypically manifest with dermatologic presentations. Not only are primary behavioral etiologies included, but also primary dermatologic conditions with secondary or contributory behavioral components. It is not uncommon, for example, for veterinary or human patients to experience anxiety, tension, or stress secondary to chronic or acute dermatologic conditions. Ultimately, it is the interplay between neurosensory, dermatologic, and behavioral components which contribute to the manifestation of clinical signs associated with psychocutaneous syndromes, including: Self injurious behaviors Compulsive disorders Stereotypic behaviors Displacement activities Other anxiety related behaviors Attention seeking behavior Sensory Neuropathies Psychotic Illnesses A diagnosis of self-injurious behavior in small animals must meet the criteria of barbering or removal of hair and/or abrasion, petechiation, or ulceration of any body part using the teeth, tongue, claws, or an external substrate (e.g. rubbing against a wall). A condition for a diagnosis of SIB is that these behaviors must be demonstrated repeatedly and consistently in the absence of any primary dermatologic or physiologic condition. In veterinary behavioral medicine, compulsive behaviors may be defined as sequences of movements which serve no obvious purpose or function and which occur repetitively, out-of-context or at an excessive frequency or duration, and in a relatively unvaried fashion. In most cases they are derived from behaviors which are part of the animal's normal behavioral repertoire. While such behaviors in animals have been traditionally referred to as stereotypies, to establish a diagnosis of a compulsive disorder, the behavior must occur outside of its normal context or at a frequency or duration which exceeds that necessary to achieve a real or potential goal and must interfere with the patient's ability to function normally in its social environment. Considering these criteria, it is evident that some patients presenting to the small animal practitioner may meet the conditions for both self-injurious behavior and compulsive disorder. Compulsive behaviors associated with dermatologic signs are most commonly classified as grooming compulsive disorders, although some may be neurotic in origin. In canine patients these may include acral lick dermatitis/granuloma (ALD/ALG), flank sucking, tail chewing (which may or may not be associated with tail chasing), excessive chewing of the feet and/or nails, and excessive scratching. Other compulsive behaviors observed in canine patients may be classified as hallucinatory (e.g. fly/light chasing, prey searching, staring); locomotor (e.g. circling, tail chasing, fence running); eating/drinking (e.g. fabric sucking, psychogenic polydypsia, some picas); vocal (e.g. rhythmic barking, barking at food or inanimate _object_s); or neurotic (e.g. vicious self-biting, spontaneous aggression to humans). In feline patients compulsive behaviors associated with grooming include psychogenic dermatitis, feline hyperesthesia syndrome, and excessive chewing of the feet and/or nails. Other compulsive behaviors noted in feline patients may be categorized as in canine patients as hallucinatory (e.g. prey chasing or searching, air batting), locomotor (e.g. paw shaking, head shaking, pacing), vocalization (e.g. repetitive howling / crying), or neurotic (e.g. vicious self-biting, spontaneous aggression to humans). A diagnosis of self-injurious behavior may be established independent of compulsive behavior. In the author's experience, a significant percentage of cases referred for consultation on potential compulsive grooming behavior do not meet the criteria for compulsive disorders. Behavioral conditions presenting with dermatologic signs exclusive of compulsive disorders include some attention- seeking behaviors, feline hyperesthesia, and certain anxiety- related behaviors. Anxiety may be defined as an apprehensive anticipation of future danger or misfortune accompanied by a feeling of dysphoria and/or somatic symptoms of tension. Anxieties may be internally or externally focused and may be in response to real or perceived stimuli. Anxiety may result from motivational states of conflict (the tendency to simultaneously perform more than one type of activity) or frustration (engagement in a sequence of behaviors which cannot be completed because of physical or psychological obstacles). Because of contributory factors of stress, pain, and pruritus associated with many lesions, a primary diagnosis of a behavioral disorder should only be made after thorough dermatologic and medical evaluation. Even with a presumptive behavioral diagnosis, after medical causes are ruled out, secondary dermatologic sequelae may develop as a result of chronic trauma to the skin. Neurochemistry Although anxiety, panic, and phobia disorders are related, different neuroanatomic models have been proposed for each. Complex neurochemical mechanisms involving dopaminergic, serotonergic, GABA-ergic, noradrenergic, and opioid systems may be involved in the manifestation of these disorders. Numerous clinical studies and case reports have explored pharmacological manipulation of the above neurotransmitter systems in patients with anxiety-related conditions with varying results. Differences in responses to pharmacotherapy may be reflective of individual variations in neuroanatomic and neurochemical function. Therefore, it is important that the clinician consider the underlying motivational state and possible neurochemical correlates when assigning behavioral diagnoses and recommending pharmacologic and behavioral management. Clinical Presentations Evaluation of patients presenting for dermatological conditions with suspected psychogenic components or origins should incorporate not only a broad-_base_d medical work-up but also a careful review of the behavioral history and direct observation of the
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