All Handling and Restraint Flashcards
most obvious reason for restraint
to control an animal for an exam or procedure
first rule when handling any kind of animal
the least restraint is often the best restraint
factors that influence which method to use:
personal safety, safety of the animal, safety of others in the vicinity, amount of time that u can spend in the process.
main goals of restraint
safety, speed, and ease
tools and equipment in restraint(cat and dog)
leash, hands, towels, control pole, nets, muzzles, drugs
canine communication is
more than 90% non-verbal
typical sign of fear biters
licking their lips
signs of stress in dogs
shaking/ shivering, excessive dandruff, excessive shedding, dilated pupils, excessive blinking, loss of appetite, diarrhea, restlessness,panting, salivation, biting, or licking self, hiding or trying to leave
passive submissive
a completely submissive dog is very afraid of confrontation. he is signaling to the dominant an absolute surrender assuring that he is of no threat.
playful or play bow posture
invites others to play. dog may also play bow to communicate that any prior rough behaviour was not intended to be threatening
active submission posture
offering signs of submission to a superior dog or person to avoid any additional threats or confrontations
defensive threat posture
showing signs of fear or submission and aggression. dogs displaying this behavior are afraid and may attack if pushed. posture assumed by fear biters
aggressive- dominant or offensive threat posture
communicating confidence and dominance if confronted.
few signals of scared/anxious dogs
yawning if not tired, licking the lips, panting, raising one paw and holding it up tentatively, turning the head away, blinking rapidly, lowering the head, staring, raising of the hackles, hypervigilant (looking in many different directions)
cat kennel rule
whenever u put a cat into a cage it will become aggressive
rules when removing dogs from cages
never touch top of head, neck or back, dont stare into dogs eyes.
aggression in cats
erect ears, constricted pupils and tail swings in low arcs close to the body
defensive cat
crouches in a cringing position with its eyes averted and ears flat to the body and thumps the top of its tail on the ground.
happy cat
relaxes its whiskers, perks up its ears and holds it head and tail high in the air
cat on patrol of her territory
ears perked tail balanced, whiskers measure width of area so head wont get stuck, sebaceous glands secrete oily substance with distinct smell, paws planted firmly and confidently on the ground, paw pads act as shock absorbents
ready to take action cat
tail acts as a counterbalance as center of gravity shifts forward, smooth body fur indicates confidence, forward ears show assertiveness, dilated pupils indicate excitement, concentrated expression, hind legs bent ready for action
relaxed and content cat
each whisker is used for sensory perception, direct eye contact demonstrates trust, tail in relaxed position, slanted eyes indicate contentment, nose pad receptors, ears always attentive
lead length
6 ft when doing obedience work or a 4 foot lead just for tooling around
correct collar sizing
measure pets neck and add 2-1/2- 3 inches
situation that are the most dangerous
when with owner, in kennel, taking off leash, eating, has puppies, touching the head
why dogs should be separated from owner
wont protect, wont get fear cues from owner, wont get excited from baby talk from owner, owner cannot overrule any dominance you have gotten over the dog, being slightly fearful helps the dog to behave better
why dogs shouldn’t be separated from owner
scared, strong bond with owner, owner knowledgeable in restraint
techniques should be avoided/ modified with
geriatrics, younger, pregnant, injured, sick, respiratory distress, vomiting
aggressive posture
standing straight up , facing dog from front, looking into eyes, touching head/ neck/ shoulder area.
less aggressive posture
bending down, extend hand to touch chest or underneath the head, avoid direct eye contact , approach from the side
What to do with your voice
adjust to fit the situation
submissive/ fearful dogs
heads down, avoids eye contact, tail down, rolling onto back and peeing, hiding in corner
hyper-smart dogs
labs and retrievers- dont use and voice that causes excitement
aggressive dogs
tails up, head up, looks at you, may come forward/ show teeth, do not let owner hold
oral restraint
verbal command- sit stay down no
dog tail high
dog is alert and focused and confident. generally a good sign
dog tail low or tucked under body
shows submission and or fear. can be the most dangerous dog to handle as fear may cause her to react unpredictably
dog rapid tail wagging
this signals excitement or strong curiosity generally associated with friendly behavior
tail held still dog
use extreme caution. this may mean nothing more than the dog is concentrating so hard on whats going on shes forgotten to move her tail or it could signify that she has made up her mind and is ready to act
ears laid back dog
can either be a sign of submission or aggression
ears erect or forward dog
shows confidence and alertness in the part of the dog.
Looking into a dogs eyes
use care to avoid staring directly into the eyes of the dog the dog may interpret this as a challenge or attack
eyes focused on you dog
displays confidence on the part of the dog.
eyes looking at you then off to the side dog
shows confusion and possibly an effort on the dogs part to identify an avenue of escape. typical of a fear biter
eyes looking down dog
shows submission.
growling
a clear sign of aggression
barking
show excitement and possibly confusion on the part of the dog but not necessarily aggression.
whimpering or whining
a clear show of submission
dogs stance
any attempt by the dog to make itself look bigger are signs of aggression. likewise attempt to make the body look smaller are usually signs of submission
dog preparing to attack
dog will lay ears back , tuck tail and lower her body prior to the attack
aggression in cats
erect ears, constricted pupils and tail swings in low arcs close to the body
stretched body cat
stretched body can indicate that the cat is sure of itself or prepared to attack
contracted body cat
indicated fear
arched back cats
conveys the idea that the cat is in readiness for defense
head stretched cat
ready for contact
