Table 3.

Increased barking during corticosteroid treatment as a behavioural sign with examples of possible situations and contexts, possible outcomes and recommended actions.

Behavioural Sign	Example Contexts	Risk/Possible Negative Outcomes	Recommended Actions
Increased intensity and frequency of barking.	Barking behind doors, fences, gates in response to stimuli (visual or auditory) that predict arrival of people or the approach of another dog. Barking at people or other dogs during walks Barking to get the owner’s attention. Baking when left alone.	Use of inhumane methods to stop the barking with negative consequences for the dog’s welfare. Neighbour complains and local authority interventions. Worsening of separation related behaviours.	Reduce the dog’s exposure to triggering stimuli. Avoid inadvertent reinforcement and consistently reinforce the dog for calm behaviours. Reduce the time the dog is left alone. Seek professional behavioural support if the barking when left alone was pre-existing.