Canine Problem Behavior

Question 1

_____ behavior is the average behavior of a specific species and population in a certain location at a certain time.

Answer 1

Normal

Question 2

_____ behavior is all behavior that deviates from normal behavior.

Answer 2

Abnormal

Question 3

_____ behavior is all behavior caused by physiological malfunctions that may decrease the individual’s chance for survival.

Answer 3

Pathological

Question 4

_____ behavior is unwanted behavior. It is all behavior that deviates from the owner’s acceptable expectations.

Answer 4

Problem

Question 5

Problem behavior does not need to be _____ or pathological behavior; it is often absolutely normal behavior.

Answer 5

Abnormal

Question 6

_____ behavior is difficult to modify with lasting satisfactory results. We are frequently compelled to supplement high complex therapy programs with medicine.

Answer 6

Pathological

Question 7

Most cases of canine behavior are not _____.

Answer 7

Pathological

Question 8

When dealing with aggressive behavior, we should first have the dog cleared _____.

Answer 8

Medically

Question 9

EI’s success rate in curing CHAP is __% (almost 92% for dogs under 1 year old).

Answer 9

85

Question 10

The better the dog is at solving problems, the _____ trouble we can expect.

Answer 10

More

Question 11

Most behavior problems appear early when the dog is up to _____ year(s) old.

Answer 11

One

Question 12

True or False?

Traditional dog training classes seem to have no significant impact to decrease the rate of problem behaviors.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Males or females show slightly more problem behavior?

Answer 13

Males

Question 14

Aggressive behavior and _____ behavior appear often together. It is therefore important to stimulate the dog appropriately in order to solve the main problem of aggressive behavior.

Answer 14

Hyperactive

Question 15

_____ behavior may be caused both by under-stimulation and over-stimulation.

Answer 15

Hyperactive

Question 16

Feeding Program: Daily Rations split into contact exercises, _____ exercises, and problem solving.

Answer 16

Searching

Question 17

True or False?

A certain amount of aggressive behavior towards dog of the same sex is not abnormal behavior.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Unqualified training is the cause of some problems concerning _____ behavior. Dog owners should also seek qualified training.

Answer 18

Aggressive

Question 19

Problems of a _____ character are extremely difficult to solve, and unfortunately, dogs showing this type of behavior are often euthanized after the concurrence of the dog’s own veterinary surgeon, who we always consult for a second opinion in these cases.

Answer 19

Pathologic

Question 20

True or False?

Aggressive displays when the dog barks and snarls, but doesn’t bite, have in general a good rate of successful modification.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Owners may have different views. The dogs become their hostage. It is not unusual for males and females to have different views. A _____ will be needed.

Answer 21

Compromise

Question 22

Behavior counselors should not be afraid to implement alternative solutions to behavior problems whenever the known programs do not seem to work. Alternative solutions must always be reasonable, realistic, and _____ to implement.

Answer 22

Straightforward