Storm Phobia. Psychology Case Study Assignment. MILO’S STORM ANXIETY

MILO’S STORM ANXIETY
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Radosta and Yuschak articles explain about storm phobia in dogs. It highlights team education, behavioral evaluation, physical tests, laboratory tests, signs and diagnosis, treatment and outcome of the phobia. Storm phobia is common in dogs and normally causes deterioration in animal and human bond. It also causes physical and psychological sufferings to dogs and their owners. Radosta explains a case study of Milo, six-year-old dog suffering from storm phobia. Below is behavioral chart for Milo’s storm anxiety.
Behavioral Change Chart
Old Behavior

Smaller Sooner Reward

New Behavior

Larger Later Reward

Goals/Sub-goals

Potential
Obstacles

Stimulus
Control

Hypersalivation, trembling, hiding and whining during storm

Relaxed musculature and posture.

Less simultaneous behavioral
Diagnoses.

Milo overcoming storm phobia without incident

Owner to prepare safe zone for Milo when they are not home

Repeated negative exposure

Conditioning Milo to stay on a mat which is a safe zone when the owner is not around during storms

Fear and anxiety

Soft wagging of the tail.

Milo’s owner going home earlier leaving Milo alone for less hours

Milo and owner decreased frustration.

Provision of relaxation exercise

Punishment for exhibiting storm phobia

Including Screening of behavioral health during wellness care. This act as early intrusion before Milo’s condition worsen


Baseline body response with no apparent reaction.

Remarkable urinalysis

Improved human animal bond

Giving Milo medication when storm is looming and directing it to lie on the mat


Counter conditioning Milo during storms using food toys hence minimizing fear, distract and arousal.


Ears depicting a neutral posture.



Discontinuing confinement when Milo is comfortable with crates.