Behaviour Flashcards
What are 2 theories of dog domestication?
1-Wolf pups captured
2-wolves self-domesticated by living near humans over time
What are the key behaviour points for dogs?
Highly social (need dogs) Predators Brief Socialization period Opportunistic scavengers Amoral: no spite, grudge Well developed Olfactory system Small Brain Self Interest Fight or Flight
When is the socialization period for a dog?
4-16 weeks
Describe Dog development between 1-4 weeks
Eyes and ears open (day 10)
start standing (14)
start walking (21)
mom dependant life and learning
Describe Dog development between 4-8 weeks
interactions with littermates playtime establish social structions puppy teeth bite inhibition
Describe dog development between 8-12 weeks
leaving littermates
human contact important
close ties with people develop
Describe dog development between 12-16 weeks
motor control develops
start to look like adults
size rapidly develops
important to teach confidence
Describe dog development between 4-6 months
start losing puppy teeth
should know basic commands
What are the 5 basic commands a dog should know? Which is most important?
Sit, down, come, stay, their name
down being most important
What are the goals of training a dog?
Elicit and enforce good behaviours
Meet needs of pet first
Minimize positive punishment
Timing important
What does negative mean in training?
taking something away, good or bad
What does positive mean in training?
Adding something. good or bad.
What do dogs use for communication?
Vocalization: barking, growling etc
Scent Markers:urination etc
Visual Markers: feces, scratching
Body Language: #1 way
What are some common behaviour issues for dogs?
Elimination issues Destructive behaviours (chewing etc) Barking Handling (exams, nails etc) Bite Inhibition
What are the different Dog breed groups and give an example of each.
Herding: Collie, German Shepard Working: Newfoundland, Leonberger Sporting: Labs, Goldens Hound: Basset, Beagle Terrier: Bull, Welsh Toy: Cavalier, Papillon Non-Sporting: Bulldog, Dalmation
How were cats domesticated?
Self-domesticated
Came from Egypt
What are the main points of Cat Behaviour?
Social Asocial Hunters Predators and Prey Brief Socialization period Amoral Small brain Well developed hearing Self Interest Fight or Flight
When is the socialization period for a cat?
3-7 weeks
What are vibrissae and what are they for?
Whiskers, used to judge where they fit
Describe development of cats between 1-4 weeks
Eyes ears open ( 10 days)
standing and walking (14)
mother dependant life and learning
Describe development of cats 4-8 weeks
weaning starts
primary teeth by 8 weeks
human interaction important
socialization period (3-7 weeks)
Describe development of cats 8-12 weeks
going to new homes
fully litter box trained
human interaction still important
form bonds
Describe development of cats 12-16 weeks
exploring and gaining confidence
rapid size gain
better motor control than dogs
Describe cat development 4-6 months
lose primary teeth
look like adults
sexually active as young as 5 months
