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Table 1 List of canine, feline and equine behaviour issues included in the survey

From: Towards the development of day one competences in veterinary behaviour medicine: survey of veterinary professionals experience in companion animal practice in Ireland

Species

Behaviour Problems

Canine

Toilet training

Inappropriate elimination

Aggression towards people

Aggression towards other dogs

Dog-reactive (dogs that over-react to other dogs)

Anxiety-related problems (e.g. separation anxiety)

Fearful behaviour (e.g. fear of fireworks, fear of the hoover)

Destructive behaviour (e.g. chewing furniture)

Compulsive disorders (e.g. tail-chasing, acral lick dermatitis)

Unruly behaviour (e.g. pulling on lead, jumping up)

Roaming or escaping

Poor recall

Vocalisation

Other (please specify)

Feline

House soiling

Destructive behaviour (e.g. scratching furniture)

Aggression towards owner and other family members

Aggression towards guests

Aggression towards other pets

Overgrooming, wool or blanket-sucking

Anxiety-related problems (e.g. hiding)

Vocalisation

Fearful of other cats, dogs or people

Other (please specify)

Equine

Handling problems (e.g. headshyness, barging)

Riding problems (e.g. bucking, spooking)

Stereotypies or stable vices (e.g. crib-biting, weaving)