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``q1What is the study of behaviour?

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Ethology

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1 reason why dogs are surrendered to a shelter

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Aggression

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1 reason why cats are surrendered to a shelter

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Inappropriate urination

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The process of modifying an animal’s environment to stimulate their ​brain by increasing the level of physical activity and social stimulation.

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Environmental enrichment

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What are the 2 types of behaviour?

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Innate and learned

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What is the attribution of human characteristics to non-human animals or objects?

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Anthropomorphism

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What are 4 types of operant conditioning?

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  1. Positive reinforcement
  2. Negative reinforcement
  3. Positive punishment
  4. Negative punishment
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The process that uses gradually increased planned exposures to help remove a fear response.

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Desensitization​

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This process replaces an existing conditioned response​.

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Counterconditioning

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What is one of the most important things to teach puppies after adopting?

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Housetraining

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What are reasons why owners are not successful at housetraining puppies?

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  1. Not consistent
  2. Stop training too early
  3. Not recognizing signs that they need to eliminate
  4. Rewarding when they come back to the door, not as soon as they eliminate in desired area
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4 types of communication in dogs and cats

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  1. Vocal
  2. Tactile (Touch)
  3. Olfactory
  4. Visual
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What does FAS mean?

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Fear, anxiety and stress

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These tend to lower the probability that another dog will act​ aggressively toward the dog doing the signaling​.

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Calming signals

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What can cause aggressive behaviour in dogs and cats?

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  1. Fear
  2. Anxiety
  3. Stress
  4. Pain
  5. Illness
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What does a touch gradient mean?

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  1. Maintaining hands-on contact with the patient throughout the exam or procedure
  2. Getting the patient used to increasing levels of touch intensity ​while continually observing the patient’s acceptance and comfort​
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What is the definition of prey drive?

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Ability and desire to hunt, present in both dogs and cats

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What behaviours does prey drive in cats include?

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  1. Searching​
  2. Stalking​
  3. Chasing​
  4. Biting to grab​
  5. Biting to kill​
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What does prey drive stem from from?

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Instinct

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What does aggression mainly stem from?

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Fear

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True or false: Wolf pack behaviour in the wild is comparable to domesticated dog behaviour.

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False

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True or false: Cats have a pack mentality similar to dogs.

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False

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What kind of training can affect the human-animal bond in a negative way?

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Aversive

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What is the definition of aggression?

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Any threat or harmful behaviour directed towards another individual or group.

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True or false: Animals that have behavioural changes should come in for an exam to rule out any medical issues.
True
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What are the number of events that have to happen to traumatize a puppy or kitten for life?
1
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Types of enrichment include:
1. Cognitive​ 2. Dietary​ 3. Physical​ 4. Sensory​ 5. Social
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What does CER stand for?
Conditioned emotional response
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True or false: Food can change a negative CER into a positive CER.
True
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True or false: We should put aggressive cats in lower cages.
False
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True or false: Cats should have their own carrier instead of sharing one with another cat.
True
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What are recommendations to give owners when their pet returns home after being hospitalized (especially after surgery)?
1. Separate from other pets in the home until fully recovered. 2. Place into a quiet room, preferably with a pheromone diffuser 3. Dogs should be "reintroduced" on a walk or neutral territory 4. Remove high value treats
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True or false - Sedation is safer than excessive restraint
True
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What does the Five Domains of animal needs include?
1. Mental state and experiences 2. Behavioural interactions 3. Nutrition 4. Physical environment 5. Health
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True or false: Every species has species-specific behaviour ​ that need to be expressed.
True
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What are 6 ways that animals learn?
1. Classical conditioning​ 2. Counterconditioning​ 3. Desensitization​ 4. Sensitization​ 5. Habituation​ 6. Operant conditioning
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What does resiliency mean?
The ability to withstand and recover​ quickly from difficulties.
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Why is resiliency so important to have?
Resilient individuals are resistant to behaviour problems, can cope ​with adversity​, resistant to social pressures, has social flexibility, resistant to stress, disease, reduces pain, and have longevity
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What are the 7 domains of the canine resilience rainbow?
1. Decompression​ 2. Completing the Stress Cycle​ 3. Safety and Security​ 4. Mental and Physical Wellbeing​ 5. Predictability​ 6. Social Support​ 7. Agency
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What is neuroplasticity?
The brain's ability to change and adapt due to repeated experiences.
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True or false: Socialization is the process of giving puppies and kittens pleasurable, safe experiences, and proper​ exposure so they are comfortable in a variety of everyday scenarios as an adult​. ​
True
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What does aversive mean? (when we are talking about animal behaviour)
Something unpleasant that is​ used to suppress or get rid of an unwanted behaviour​
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What does aggression mean?
Any threat or harmful behaviour directed ​toward another individual or group.
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What are 10 types of aggression in dogs?
1. Play ​ 2. Fear-related​ 3. Social status-related​ 4. Redirected​ 5. Possessive​ 6. Territorial​ 7. Maternal/Protective ​ 8. Pain-related​ 9. Inter-dog​ 10. Leash
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What are 6 types of aggression in cats?
1. Play ​ 2. Aggression towards people​ 3. Inter-cat​ 4. Territorial​ 5. Pain-related​ 6. Maternal​
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What are 4 reasons why cats can be aggressive toward humans?
1. Fear/anxiety-related​ 2. Frustration​ 3. Misdirected predatory​ 4. Human contact​
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What is the difference between play aggression and aggression in cats?
Play aggression occurs when kittens are young and often times occurs when they were not raised with their littermates. If it isn't play aggression, fearful body language will be displayed, and they will be growling, snarling and biting other animals or people.
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True or false: Feline aggression is less serious than canine aggression.
False
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True or false: Adolescent dogs can exhibit risk taking behaviour and fear sensitivity.
True
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What can fear and anxiety in patients in the veterinary​ practice setting lead to? ​
1. Aggression​ 2. Treatment resistance from patient​ 3. Lack of client compliance 4. Reluctance to test and treat on the part of staff​ 5. Increased cortisol and delayed healing​
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What is the definition of compulsive behaviour?
Unwanted actions that ​are engaged in repeatedly and consistently, even ​if they are not wanted​
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What are some reasons for elimination problems in cats?
1. Underlying medical reasons​ 2. Litter box (size, placement) and substrate (litter)​ 3. Behavioural issues​​ 4. Stress​
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True or false - a sign of urine marking vs inappropriate urination in cats is if they are urinating on a soft surface.
False - it is marking if sprayed on a vertical surface
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Why do cats scratch surfaces?
1. Leave pheromones behind from scent glands on pads 2. Territorial - visual claw marking 3. During times of social tension 4. To stretch out 5. Maintain feet and nails 6. Attention seeking behaviour
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What are some reasons for elimination problems in dogs?
1. Incomplete house-training​ 2. Unrealistic owner expectations​ 3. Inconsistency​ 4. Underlying medical issues​ 5. Behavioural issues​
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What are some dog breeds that have a higher incidence of compulsive behaviours?
Dobermans, Labrador Retrievers, Border Collies
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What are some cat breeds that have a higher incidence of compulsive behaviours?
Purebred Oriental cats such as Siamese and Burmese
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What are some examples of compulsive behaviours in dogs?
Repetitive vocalization, licking, self-mutilation and behaviours such as staring​ into space, holding an object or part of the body in the mouth​
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What are some examples of compulsive behaviours in cats?
Over-grooming, suckling, wool sucking, self-mutilation, pica
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What is the definition of pica?
Abnormal appetite for non-food items
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What is hyperesthesia and what are the symptoms?
It is extreme sensitivity in an area on a cat's skin. Symptoms include: 1. Skin or muscle twitching/rippling commonly at the tail base or thoracolumbar area 2. Sudden bouts of intense grooming 3. Self-mutilation or attacking hind end, feet or tail 4. Freezing with tail swishing 5. Sudden turning or darting movements

Animal Handling 1 (2 decks)

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