Animal handling midterm

Question 1

True or False
Positive animal handling promotes the human-animal bond

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What is Ethology

Answer 2

the study of Animal Behaviour

Question 3

2 ways Ethology helps us

Answer 3

• Study of animal behaviour helps with understanding human behaviour
• Helps us understand how animals experience the world

Question 4

3 reasons Why fear free handling is important

Answer 4

• Owners learn from us professionals, whether good or bad
• Being professional means being SAFE and HUMANE
• Prevents staff from being injured
  Reduces stress for the animal

Question 5

1 reason dogs are surrendered

Answer 5

Aggression

Question 6

1 reason dogs are surrendered

Answer 6

inappropriate urination

Question 7

FAS stands for?

Answer 7

fear, anxiety and stress

Question 8

2 types of training for cats and dogs

Answer 8

1. Positive and negative reinforcement
2. Positive and negative punishment

Question 9

Tre or False
Improving animal welfare leads to lowered incidence of zoonotic diseases,
behavioral issues, unwanted litters and less medical conditions

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

The Five Freedoms

Answer 10

1. Freedom from hunger and thirst
2. Freedom from discomfort
3. Freedom from pain, injury, and disease
4. Freedom to express normal behaviours
5. Freedom from fear and distress

Question 11

Environmental Enrichment

Answer 11

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

Question 12

5 types of Environmental Enrichment for cats and example

Answer 12

1. Food-based - puzzle toys
2. Sensory-based - “catio” with cat grass will cover all senses
   -(touch, sight) PetSafe Frolicat Cheese Cat Toy
   - (hear) open a window so they can hear birds or give toys that have
   sound chips that activate during play,
   - (smell) Put some catnip spray on an old toy or towel
   - (taste) interactive feeding toys
3. Cognitive enrichment – novel objects like an empty cardboard box and paper bags
4. Social enrichment - Multi-pet households with different species where there are stable healthy relationships
5. Positive training - Training helps improve your bond and provides a way for you to
   communicate

Question 13

5 types of Environmental Enrichment for dogs and example

Answer 13

1. Food based - Puzzle toys
2. Sensory enrichment
   (sight) walking - birds, people, other dogs
   (smell, touch) kiddie pool filled with dirt to dig in or water
   (hear) music
   (taste) interactive feeding toys
3. Cognitive enrichment – novel objects like cereal boxes stuffed with more cereal boxes to shred,
   paper towel tubes
4. Social enrichment -Social contact with preferred associates (human and animal)
5. Positive training - Training helps improve your bond and provides a way for you to
   communicate