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Canine Behavior Flashcards

1
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Explain the consequences of associative learning.

A

Appearance of the veterinarian initially a neutral stimulus —-> restrain/pain unconditioned stimulus —–> fear unconditioned response

AFTER multiple visits
veterinarian becomes conditioned stimulus and fear becomes conditioned response

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What is indicative of fear and anxiety upon physical examination?

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Increased heartrate
Increased respiratory rate
Difficulty hearing the heart

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What is indicative of fear and anxiety upon laboratory evaluation?

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Increased glucose levels
Increased WBC

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4
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What types of body language can you observe from a distance?

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Body stance

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5
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What types of signals should you look for with stress?

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Visual/Postural
Auditory
Olfactory
Tactile

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What are examples of fear responses that are subtle?

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Licking lips, panting, brow furrowed, pacing, moving in slow motion

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Ear fear response?

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Pushed back

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7
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Example of eye response to fear? Nickname for one?

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Dilated pupils; whale eye
Stare
Looking away

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Mouth fear response?

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Showing teeth; panting; submissive grin

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Tail fear response?

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Tucked tail, tail pointing straight up, wagging

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Posture fear response?

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Curved, laying on back, forward stance

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11
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What is piloerection?

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Hair standing up on back

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12
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Examples of gestures that display a fear response?

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Lip lick, tongue flick, yawn, raised paw

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13
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Steps to alleviate fear?

A

OBSERVE patient for respiration, posture, signaling
Call TIME if signs persist

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14
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What is the socialization period of dogs?

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3-16 weeks

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15
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How to create a positive physical environment? Examples?

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Allow dog to stay where most comfortable i.e.. ground
Using non slip mats

16
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How should you NOT greet a dog? What should you do?

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  1. Lean over and stick hand in face
  2. Lean over and stick hand on head
  3. Don’t grab or hug dog

Avoid face on approaches

17
Q

What type of muzzles are best?

A

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