Canine Encounters, BPOC 736, Module M, Chapter 39 Flashcards
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Define “deadly force.”
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(a/k/a “lethal force”); use of force that is likely to cause serious bodily injury or death
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Define “reckless injury of innocent third persons.”
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Even though the use of force is justified against a violent person or animal, if in exercising the use of force an innocent third party is injured or killed, protection is unavailable in a prosecution for the reckless injury or killing of the innocent third party
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What does the phrase “civil remedies unaffected” mean?
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The fact that conduct is justified under this chapter does not abolish or impair any remedy for the conduct available in a civil lawsuit.
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Define “abandon” according to PC 42.092 (Elements of Cruelty to Animals).
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Leaving an animal in your custody behind without making reasonable arrangements for the assumption of custody by another person.
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Define “animal” according to PC 42.092 (Elements of Cruelty to Animals).
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A domesticated living creature (stray or feral cat or dog, or a wild living creature previously captured). The term does not include an uncaptured wild living creature or a livestock animal.
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Define “cruel manner” according to PC 42.092 (Elements of Cruelty to Animals).
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A manner that causes or permits unjustified or unwarranted pain or suffering
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Define “custody” according to PC 42.092 (Elements of Cruelty to Animals).
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Responsibility for an animal’s health, safety, and welfare subject to the person’s care and control, regardless of animal ownership
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Define “depredation” according to PC 42.092 (Elements of Cruelty to Animals).
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The loss of or damage to agricultural crops, livestock, poultry, wildlife, or personal property
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Define “livestock animal” according to PC 42.092 (Elements of Cruelty to Animals).
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(A) cattle, sheep, swine, goats, ratites, or poultry commonly raised for human consumption; (B) a horse, pony, mule, donkey, or hinny; (C) native or nonnative hoofstock raised under agriculture practices; or (D) native or nonnative fowl commonly raised under agricultural practices.
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Define “necessary food, water, care, or shelter” according to PC 42.092 (Elements of Cruelty to Animals).
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Food, water, care, or shelter provided to the extent required to maintain the animal in good health
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Define “torture” according to PC 42.092 (Elements of Cruelty to Animals).
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Any act that causes unjustifiable pain or suffering
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Define “Trap-Neuter-Return Program” according to PC 42.092 (Elements of Cruelty to Animals).
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A nonlethal population control practice in which an animal is (A) trapped; (B) evaluated by a veterinarian; (C) if unvaccinated, vaccinated by a veterinarian; (D) if unsterilized, sterilized by a veterinarian; (E) marked by a veterinarian, whether by notching or tipping one ear or otherwise; and (F) return a person to the trap location.
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Define “veterinarian” according to PC 42.092 (Elements of Cruelty to Animals).
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A person licensed by the board under this chapter to practice veterinary medicine
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A person is being charged for the first time under PC 42.092(b)(3) for failing to provide food, water, care, or shelter for an animal in his control. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) Class A misdemeanor, (B) Class B misdemeanor, (C) Class C misdemeanor, or (D) State Jail Felony
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(A)
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A person is being charged for the second time under PC 42.092(b)(3) for failing to provide food, water, care, or shelter for an animal in his control. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) Class A misdemeanor, (B) Class B misdemeanor, (C) Class C misdemeanor, or (D) State Jail Felony
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(D) State Jail Felony
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A person is being charged for the first time under PC 42.092(b)(4) for unreasonably abandoning an animal in the person’s custody. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) Class A misdemeanor, (B) Class B misdemeanor, (C) Class C misdemeanor, or (D) State Jail Felony
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(A)
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A person is being charged for the second time under PC 42.092(b)(4) for unreasonably abandoning an animal in the person’s custody. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) Class A misdemeanor, (B) Class B misdemeanor, (C) Class C misdemeanor, or (D) State Jail Felony
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(D) State Jail Felony
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A person is being charged for the first time under PC 42.092(b)(5) for cruelly confining an animal in the person’s custody. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) Class A misdemeanor, (B) Class B misdemeanor, (C) Class C misdemeanor, or (D) State Jail Felony
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(A)
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A person is being charged for the second time under PC 42.092(b)(5) for cruelly confining an animal in the person’s custody. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) Class A misdemeanor, (B) Class B misdemeanor, (C) Class C misdemeanor, or (D) State Jail Felony
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(D) State Jail Felony
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A person is being charged for the first time under PC 42.092(b)(6) - without the owner’s consent, causing bodily injury to an animal. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) Class A misdemeanor, (B) Class B misdemeanor, (C) Class C misdemeanor, or (D) State Jail Felony
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(A)
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A person is being charged for the second time under PC 42.092(b)(6) - without the owner’s consent, causing bodily injury to an animal. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) Class A misdemeanor, (B) Class B misdemeanor, (C) Class C misdemeanor, or (D) State Jail Felony
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(D) State Jail Felony
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A person is being charged for the first time under PC 42.092(b)(9) - seriously overworking an animal. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) Class A misdemeanor, (B) Class B misdemeanor, (C) Class C misdemeanor, or (D) State Jail Felony
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(A)
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A person is being charged for the second time under PC 42.092(b)(9) - seriously overworking an animal. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) Class A misdemeanor, (B) Class B misdemeanor, (C) Class C misdemeanor, or (D) State Jail Felony
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(D) State Jail Felony
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A person is being charged for the first time under PC 42.092(b)(1) - torturing an animal or cruelly killing or causing serious bodily injury to an animal. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) Class A misdemeanor, (B) 1st Degree Felony, (C) 2nd Degree Felony, or (D) 3rd Degree Felony
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(D) Third Degree Felony
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A person is being charged for the second time under PC 42.092(b)(1) - torturing an animal or cruelly killing or causing serious bodily injury to an animal. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) Class A misdemeanor, (B) 1st Degree Felony, (C) 2nd Degree Felony, or (D) 3rd Degree Felony
(C) 2nd Degree Felony
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A person is being charged for the first time under PC 42.092(b)(2) - without the owner's effective consent, kills, administers poison to, or causes serious bodily injury to an animal. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) Class A misdemeanor, (B) 1st Degree Felony, (C) 2nd Degree Felony, or (D) 3rd Degree Felony
(D) Third Degree Felony
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A person is being charged for the second time under PC 42.092(b)(2) - without the owner's effective consent, kills, administers poison to, or causes serious bodily injury to an animal. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) Class A misdemeanor, (B) 1st Degree Felony, (C) 2nd Degree Felony, or (D) 3rd Degree Felony
(C) 2nd Degree Felony
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A person is being charged for the first time under PC 42.092(b)(7) - causing one animal to fight with another animal if either animal is not a dog. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) State Jail Felony, (B) 1st Degree Felony, (C) 2nd Degree Felony, or (D) 3rd Degree Felony
(A) State Jail Felony
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A person is being charged for the second time under PC 42.092(b)(7) - causing one animal to fight with another animal if either animal is not a dog. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) Class A misdemeanor, (B) 1st Degree Felony, (C) 2nd Degree Felony, or (D) 3rd Degree Felony
(C) 3rd Degree Felony
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A person is being charged for the first time under PC 42.092(b)(8) - using a live animal as a lure in dog race training or dog coursing on a racetrack. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) State Jail Felony, (B) 1st Degree Felony, (C) 2nd Degree Felony, or (D) 3rd Degree Felony
(A) State Jail Felony
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A person is being charged for the second time under PC 42.092(b)(8) - using a live animal as a lure in dog race training or dog coursing on a racetrack. What offense could the person be charged with? (A) Class A misdemeanor, (B) 1st Degree Felony, (C) 2nd Degree Felony, or (D) 3rd Degree Felony
(C) 3rd Degree Felony
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It is a defense to prosecution under PC 42.092 if the actor had a reasonable fear of bodily injury to self or another person by a dangerous animal as defined by Section 822.101, Health and Safety Code.
It is a defense to prosecution under PC 42.092 if __________ had a reasonable ___________ of _______________ to _______ or _________________ by a ________________________ as defined in Section 822.101, Health and Safety Code.
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It is a defense to prosecution under PC 42.092(b)(2) or (6) that the animal was discovered on the person's property in the act of or after injuring or killing the person's livestock animals or damaging the person's crops and that the person killed or injured the animal at the time of this discovery; or the person killed or injured the animal within the scope of the person's employment as a public servant or in furtherance of activities or operations associated with electricity transmission or distribution, electricity generation or operations related to electricity generation, or natural gas delivery.
It is a defense to prosecution under PC 42.092(b)(2) or (6) [causes bodily injury to an animal] if the animal was discovered on the person's ____________ in the act of or after _________ or __________ the person's livestock animals or damaging the person's crops and that the person __________ or _________ the animal ________________ this discovery; or the person killed or injured the animal within the scope of ___________ _______________ as a ___________________ or in furtherance of activities or operations associated with _________________ transmission or distribution, ______________ generation, or operations related to _________________ generation or ___________________ delivery.
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It is a defense to prosecution under PC 42.092(b)(4) [Abandons unreasonably an animal in the person's custody] that the actor released or returned a stray or feral animal that is not a wild living creature according to a Trap-Neuter-Return Program or that the actor released or returned a previously trapped wild living creature under Texas wildlife laws and regulations.
It is a defense to prosecution under PC 42.092(b)(4) [Abandons unreasonably an animal in the person's custody] that the actor released or returned a _________ or _________ animal that is not a __________________ according to a Trap-Neuter-Return Program or that the actor released or returned a __________________ wild living creature under Texas wildlife laws and regulations.
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Define "animal control authority" per THSC 822.041.
A municipal or county animal control office with authority over the area where the dog is kept, or a county sheriff with no animal control office.
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Define "dangerous dog" per THSC 822.041.
Known to commit unprovoked attacks which cause bodily injury
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Define "dog" per THSC 822.041.
A domesticated animal member of the canine family
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Define "secure enclosure" per THSC 822.041.
A locked fenced area or structure capable of preventing public entry and the escape of a dangerous dog, clearly marked as containing a dangerous dog, conforming with animal control requirements.
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Define "owner" per THSC 822.041.
A person who owns or has custody or control of a dog.
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When may the animal control authority investigate the potential that a dog is dangerous per THSC 822.0421?
When a person reports an incident involving an attack by a dog.
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When may the animal control authority declare a dog is a "dangerous dog" per THSC 822.0421?
If, after receiving and reviewing sworn statements of witnesses to a reported incident, the animal control authority concludes that the dog is a "dangerous dog," it shall notify the owner in writing of its determination.
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Does the owner of a dog designated as a "dangerous dog" have a right of appeal? If yes, to whom?
Yes. The owner may appeal to a justice, county, or municipal court of competent jurisdiction.
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How does the owner of a "dangerous dog" file an appeal?
(1) File a Notice of Appeal with the court; (2) attach a copy of the determination from the animal control authority; (3) serve a copy of the Notice on the animal control authority.
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How long does the owner of a "dangerous dog" have to file an appeal of the animal control decision?
15 days
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What steps must the owner of a "dangerous dog" follow within 30 days of notification by animal control?
(1) Register the dangerous dog with the animal control authority for the area where the dog is kept; (2) restrain the dog at all times, (3) obtain liability insurance for a minimum of $100,000 covering damages if the dog injures anyone or any animal in the future, (4) comply with any municipal or county regulations on dangerous dogs.
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What must the owner of a "dangerous dog" do if they do not plan to comply with the requirements of Subsection 822.042(a)?
The owner must turn the "dangerous dog" over to the animal control authority.
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What will occur if the owner of a "dangerous dog" fails to comply with Subsection 822.042(a)?
The court will order animal control to seize and impound the dog securely and humanely.
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What is the owner's responsibility if a "dangerous dog" is seized, impounded, or destroyed by court order?
The owner shall pay any cost or fee the municipality or county assesses.
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How long does the owner of a "dangerous dog" have to correct the deficiencies leading to the dog's impoundment and pick the dog up from the municipality or county?
11 days
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What is the court's recourse if the owner fails to correct deficiencies and pick the dog up within 11 days?
To order the "dangerous dog" be destroyed.
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How long does the owner have to appeal a court order to destroy a "dangerous dog"?
10 calendar days from the entry of the order
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Define "ethology."
The scientific and objective study of animal behavior.
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How do dogs express themselves?
Through body language using eyes, ears, tails, and posture.
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What should you look for in a dog's eyes?
A direct stare is likely to be a threat; if close to the dog, look away slowly. If a dog looks out of the corner of its eyes with most of the whites visible, they may be leading up to an aggressive outburst.
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What should you look for in a dog's mouth?
RELAXED AND HAPPY: mouth closed or slightly open, panting (cools their body), may see teeth because mouth is open. FRIGHTENED OR SUBMISSIVE: mouth closed, lips pulled back slightly at the corners, flick tongue in and out or lick. AGGRESSIVE: retracts lips to expose teeth; pull lips vertically while wrinkling the top of the muzzle; warning to not come closer. READY TO BITE: lips tight at corners of the mouth; front and back teeth visible; pull lips up and back so mouth is open and teeth are exposed.
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What should you look for in a dog's ears?
RELAXED: ears fall naturally; FRIENDLY: ears pulled back slightly; ALERT: raise ears higher on their heads and direct them toward whatever interests them; AGGRESSIVE: raise ears up and forward; FRIGHTENED OR SUBMISSIVE: ears are completely flattened or stuck out to the sides of their heads
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What should you look for in a dog's tail?
WAGGING: May be friendly or aggressive. AGGRESSIVE usually is stiff and the hair may be standing on end. HAPPY: gentle wag side to side. NERVOUS OR SUBMISSIVE: tail will lower, maybe between their legs; may wag more rapidly when nervous; THREATENING: "flag" tail, stiff and high, moving rigidly back and forth; body is also tight.
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What is "piloerection" or "raising the hackles"?
When a dog's hair stands on the scruff of their necks and back.
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What should you look for in a dog's hair?
When dogs raise their hair, they are aroused by something-like goosebumps to a human. It may signal that the dog is afraid, angry, insecure, unsure, nervous, or wildly excited.
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How does a dog's posture project that they are scared?
Hunched over or crouched down, trying to look small. They may recoil away from something that frightens them.
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How does a dog's posture project that they are submissive?
They will try to look small by crouching down to communicate that they are not a threat. Lying down and presenting the belly may communicate submission.
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How does a dog's posture project that they are assertive or dominant?
An assertive dog will try to look large and have tense muscles and erect stances, sometimes on tiptoes, with head and neck above their shoulders. Weight will be distributed over all four feet, or they may lean forward on their front legs.
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How does a dog's posture project that they are angry?
They will appear as intimidating as possible. Aggressive threats will accompany its posture. It will appear ready to lunge.
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What is the visual depiction of a relaxed dog?
Ears up, not forward; head high, mouth open slightly, tongue exposed; loose stance, weight flat on feet; tail down and relaxed.
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What is the visual presentation of an alert dog?
Ears forward, may twitch; smooth nose and forehead; eyes wide; mouth closed; slight forward lean, standing tall on toes; tail horizontal, may move slightly from side to side.
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What is the visual presentation of a dominant, aggressive dog?
Ears forward and may be spread slightly to the side to form a wide "v" shape; forehead may show vertical wrinkles; nose wrinkled; lips curled; teeth and gums are visible; mouth open and C-shaped, corner of the mouth is forward; stiff-legged stance, body leaning slightly forward; tail is stiff but may be seen to quiver or vibrate from side to side; tail raised and bristled; hackles are raised.
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What is the visual presentation of a fearful and aggressive dog?
Hackles are raised, ears are back, pupils are dilated, the nose is wrinkled, lips are slightly curled (teeth may be somewhat visible), corners of the mouth are pulled back, the tail is tucked, the body is lowered.
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What is the visual presentation of a stressed and distressed dog?
Ears are back; pupils are dilated; the body is lowered, rapid panting with the corner of mouth back, sweating through pads of its paws, the tail is down.
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What is the visual presentation of a fearful and worried dog?
The body is lowered, the forehead is smooth, eye contact is brief and indirect, corners of the mouth are back, may lick at the face of the dominant dog or the air, may raise one paw, may leave sweaty paw prints, the tail is down and may wag slightly.
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Describe dominant aggression in a dog.
Only one person controls this type of dog; it has a problem with strangers; this temperament is not protective - it is aggressive and dangerous; criminals use this type of canine for protection.
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Describe fear aggression in a dog.
Usually nervous, insecure, and frightened; usually react to radios, sirens, and approaching officers; do not back this dog into a corner; may require chemical immobilization to handle this type of dog.
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Describe territorial aggression in a dog.
Can be potentially dangerous; if you enter their domain, they may growl, lunge, or even bite; most dogs have a degree of territorial aggression when someone invades their space. Respect the warnings and do not approach.
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Describe possessive aggression in a dog.
Known as "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" syndrome; the dog feels they must protect their food, companion, or other resources; they will bark, growl, bare their teeth, snap, or bite anyone who approaches something they consider theirs; dogs who bite children often have this type of aggression - the child innocently nears the dog while it is in possession of food or something the dog claims as its own.
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Describe punishment aggression in a dog.
This type of dog has been physically punished by its owner; growling is a warning it is uncomfortable and there could be trouble. Do not punish the dog for giving you a warning. Slowly stop and back away. Do not scream or yell. Remain calm and talk in a firm tone.
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Describe pain aggression in a dog.
Pain may cause a dog to snap or bite to prevent being touched. Use extreme caution when approaching an injured animal. A bite from an injured dog is not aggression; it is protecting itself from pain.
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Describe predatory aggression in a dog.
This is normal dog behavior. They are carnivores and predators by nature. All dogs have some degree of drive to chase and kill prey. They will often attack someone who is running or who turns their back on the dog. Stand your ground and determine the dog's intentions. Dogs always outrun humans.
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Describe maternal aggression in a dog.
This type of aggression is found in nursing mothers; they are protecting their young. This behavior will stop when the pups have been weaned.
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Describe dog-on-dog aggression.
This type of aggression usually occurs between dogs of the same sex. They are fearful of other dogs and are protecting their territory or possessions.
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Describe redirected aggression in dogs.
This type of aggression occurs when someone tries to interfere when two dogs are already fighting or when a dog is about to attack another dog or a person. If an officer tries to interfere, the dog may redirect its aggression on the officer.
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When an officer approaches a scene, what items could indicate a dog lives on the property?
Dog houses, a chain, worn patches or trails in the yard, food, or water bowls on the porch or in the yard, doggie doors (note: the size of the door gives an idea of the size of the dog)
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If an officer spots any signs that a dog may reside on the property, what should the officer do to check for the presence of a canine?
If the yard is not fenced, call out for the canine, beat on the car door, honk the horn, or whistle. If the yard is fenced, rattle on the gate, call out for the canine, whistle, and knock on the side of the house if within reach. Keep alert for a charging dog.
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How should an officer respond when a dog is present and the yard is not fenced?
Honk the horn to get the owner's attention. If the owner does not respond, use a calm, firm voice, and command the dog to sit, back, or stay. If available, underhand toss a handful of dog treats to the dog (if there is only one dog).
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How should an officer respond when a dog is present and the yard is fenced?
Call out for the owner, honk your horn, underhand toss canine treats if only one dog is present, or give canine commands.
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What should an officer do if the owner is not present and a dog is?
Have dispatch attempt to reach the owner. Use a distraction tool. Contact animal control for assistance.
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What is a dog's "flight reaction distance"?
The closest the animal will allow someone to get near them before reacting to their presence.
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What will a dog do when someone invades their flight reaction distance?
Either run, fight, or play. Most attempt to run and avoid confrontation instead of fighting when approached.
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What is an animal's "home range"?
The largest area in which the animal will roam. The area may differ depending on the animal's size, age, and behavior.
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What is an animal's "territory"?
A smaller area within the home range where the animal usually decides to defend or flee from intruders.
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What is an animal's "public space"?
This area is over 12 feet from the animal but still within its territory. When approached in this area, an animal will usually try to run away.
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What is an animal's "interview distance"?
Around 12 feet
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What is an animal's "social space"?
A smaller area within the public space -- @ 4-12 feet. They may fight or run when approaching an animal in their social space.
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What is an animal's "personal space"?
Approximately 0-4 feet. This is the smallest area and the area nearest to the animal. Animals usually fight or submit when being approached in their personal space. This may vary depending on the size of the dog.
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What does an officer hope to accomplish using non-lethal control of canines?
To deter the dog from attacking, retreat to a safe point to reassess the situation, and manage the canine humanely in any situation.
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How should an officer use their voice to manage situations involving canines?
Use a calm, commanding voice. Never stare at a dog. Try "sit," "stay," and "no" in both English and Spanish ("sentarse," "no," and "estancia"). If the owner is present, direct the owner to confine their dog.
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What is a "distraction tool"?
Any object an officer can use to move back and forth between the officer and the canine to distract the dog from staring at the officer. An ASP, baton, or flashlight can be used as a distraction tool.
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Name some distraction tools that can be found at the scene.
A clipboard, traffic cone, jacket, stick, garbage can, fire extinguisher.
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What is an "impact tool"?
Any of the distraction tools can be used to strike an animal.
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Where should you strike a canine to minimize trauma to its body?
Anywhere except the head, neck, and spine.
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What areas of a canine's body would sustain moderate to serious injury if struck by a distraction tool?
Chest, ribs, groin, and leg joints
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What areas of a canine's body would sustain serious trauma injuries if struck by a distraction tool?
The head, neck, and spine.
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What tool should be used if a canine begins circling an officer, making fast hit-and-run attacks, or when the officer has been backed into a corner?
Chemical spray. Use your non-dominant hand to spray so your dominant hand is available to defend your body.
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How should a Taser be used on a canine?
Tilt the Taser to the side so the probes will spread sideways. Use the Taser when the use of deadly force might threaten bystanders.
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How should you begin to approach a canine?
As you slowly approach, using peripheral vision, look at the dog's stance to assess its overall state of mind. Never stare at a dog's face - this may be perceived as a challenge.
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After assessing the dog's stance, what should your next move be as you encounter a dog?
Speak calmly to the dog while scanning the area for possible escape routes. Calmly but firmly instruct the dog to "sit" or "stay." Many understand these commands. Never run!
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Describe De-escalation Technique No. 1 for Canine Calls.
Body to the side, gaze downward, hands close to body.
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Describe De-escalation Technique No. 2 for Canine Calls.
No excessive movement, move slowly and smoothly, be aware of signals from the dog's body language. Give the dog space if they are communicating anxiety or conflict.
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Describe De-escalation Technique No. 3 for Canine Calls.
Toss dog treats underhand (overhand may communicate a threat). May distract the canine and possibly win it over. Do not use this technique when more than one dog is present.
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How should an officer respond to a dog barking inside or outside, or when the dog has been startled?
Make your presence known, anticipate the presence of the canine, toss treats if you have some, blade your body sideways with your weak side facing the canine, look down and out of your peripheral vision.
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How should an officer respond to an aggressive canine?
Stand still or slowly move backwards, speak in a normal firm voice, give simple commands to sit, stop, or stay; direct owner, if present, to confine the canine.
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How should an officer respond to a threatening canine who has entered your space and is threatening to bite?
Use a distraction tool from your duty belt, moving it slowly between you and the dog.
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How should an officer respond to passive resistance by a dog (circling you, fast and direct approaches, or puts you in a corner)?
Using your weak hand, spray the dog with OC spray while you prepare to strike the dog with your distraction tool using your dominant hand if the dog continues to come at you.
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How should an officer respond to active resistance from a canine (lunging forward to attack; charges without slowing down)?
Present a continuously moving object as you continue to be prepared to strike.
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How should an officer respond to an assaultive dog (the dog bites you)?
Defensive options should be effective, safe, humane, easily deployable, acceptable or defensible to the observing public, and offer no risk to bystanders. Strike with your impact weapon or use your Taser, if required.
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How should an officer respond if an assaultive dog continues to charge and bite after being Tased?
Shoot the dog between the shoulders or spine area. Be able to articulate everything that took place leading up to the shooting. Be aware of any bystanders before discharging your weapon!
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What steps should you take if deadly force is used on a canine?
The same steps as any deadly force event. Photograph the area and the dog in great detail; write a detailed report including observations of how the animal had been kept and possibly treated; describe the dog (sex, color, markings, size), but stay away from breeds. If you say it is a pit bull, but it is really a rottweiler, the remainder of your report may be questioned for accuracy.
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How do you make a temporary muzzle out of gauze?
(1) Cut a 4-foot piece of rope or gauze, (2) make a surgeon's loop (double knot) in the middle, (3) Pull ends under the dog' mouth and tie with an overhand knot, (4) pull ends to the back of the dog's head, (5) tie in a square or reefer's knot.
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How should you move an injured dog?
(1) muzzle the dog, (2) lay a large towel or blanket large enough that the animal's head does not fall out) next to the canine, (3) slide the animal on the towel or blanket, (4) pick the towel or blanket up by the corners as an improvised stretcher.
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What should you do if a canine latches onto your hand or arm?
Shove it as far into their mouth as possible. Avoid the impulse to pull away. They are more likely to release when you are choking them with your hand in their throat.
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What should you do if a canine charges at you?
Brace for the hit; stay calm and loose. Attempt to move at the last minute to avoid contact.
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What actions should you take when facing a standoff with an aggressive dog?
(1) Place something between you and the dog. Do not use something too heavy or it will cause fatigue. (2) If possible, place your back against something to limit the angles the dog can come at you. (3) Use verbal commands to stop, sit, down. (4) Call for assistance.
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Should you throw something at an aggressive dog?
Yes. If the dog has a strong "fetch" drive, it may throw him off and give you time to retreat. If it does not work, try sand, dirt, keys, change, anything that may stop the dog.
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Should you punch and kick a dog?
No. For the most part, it is pointless.
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What should you do if a canine gets you on the ground?
Protect your ears and throat by crossing your arms over them. Do not expose your fingers. If you can, reach for something on your duty belt with your non-dominant hand.
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What should you do if a K-9 handler is injured at the scene?
If the handler can, have him call his dog. If he cannot, attempt to call the K-9 to a marked patrol unit, preferably the K-9 vehicle, using the phrase the handler would use to load the K-9 into the vehicle. Attempt to call another K-9 handler to assist.
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What should you do if you come across another type of threatening animal (i.e., wild animals like bears, snakes, etc.)?
If you are not trained or comfortable around such animals, contact animal control to assist.
