Chapter 4 Development Behavior

Question 1

What is the sensitive period for canine?

Answer 1

its a time in the life of an animal when a small amount of experience of totl lack of experience will have a large effect of later behavior

Question 2

When is Neonatal period and special in this stage?

Answer 2

0-14 days,
-deaf and blind
-urination and defecation dont occur spontaneously
-most of the time eating and sleeping

Question 3

What is flexor dominance and when is it seen in dogs?

Answer 3

seen in 0-3 days when pup is picked up by scruff they flex their legs

Question 4

What 2 reflexes are seen in dogs that are 3days-4weeks old?

Answer 4

Extensor dominance: extend legs when picked up
rooting reflex : pups push faces into cupped hand and crawl forward

Question 5

What is the Magnus reflex and when does it happen?

Answer 5

first 2 week and up to 4 weeks
-its when pups head is turned to side, legs will extend on that side, and flex on the other side

Question 6

What is the crossed extensor reflex?

Answer 6

when pup’s foot is pinched, its withdrawn and the other extended

Question 7

Should cats and dogs be handled during this sensitive period?

Answer 7

yes, studies have shown they grow fast and more resistance to disease if they are handled during this period

Question 8

WHen is transitional period and what do they do?

Answer 8

14-20 days
-eyes open at 10-16 days
-ears open at 14-18 days
-startle reflex to loud noise at 3 weeks
-urination and defecation occur spontaneously
-tooth eruption and chewing begins
-tail wagging at 2-3 weeks
-start eating and drinking on their own

Question 9

When do pups startle at loud noise?

Answer 9

at 3 weeks

Question 10

What is a very important stage from a behavior point of view and what do they do at this stage?

Answer 10

socialization stage (begin at 3 weeks)
-3-8 weeks other dog
-5-12 weeks people
-5-16 weeks novel circumstances

Question 11

How old is a pup when early fear reactions are seen?

Answer 11

7-8 weeks

Question 12

What does allelomimetic mean?

Answer 12

copying behavior

Question 13

How old do puppies need to be to respond best to collars, leashes, or halters?

Answer 13

5-9 weeks

Question 14

Why is it good to keep puppies together at 7weeks of age?

Answer 14

-this is the time when they have the strongest attachment to their environment and companions
-vaccination scheduel not started yet

Question 15

Ideally how long should pups be kept with their mother and litter mates?

Answer 15

8.5 weeks

Question 16

When should puppies be introduced to everything positively?

Answer 16

8.5 weeks

Question 17

What ages do the 3 fear period occur?

Answer 17

Fear periods: 8-10 weeks, 4-6 months, 9 months

Question 18

When is the juvenile period for a dog?

Answer 18

6-9 months

-increase in size
-show sexual behaviour
-continue to socialize

Question 19

When is adult behavior established in a dog?

Answer 19

8-12 months

sexual maturity

territory is established and leg raising

spay or neuter at this time

Question 20

When will a dog reach emotional maturity?

Answer 20

1.5-2 years old

Question 21

When do sensitive periods begin for a cat?

Answer 21

2-5 weeks

Question 22

At what stage is body righting reflex, rooting reflex, suckling and neonatal reflex present in
cats?

Answer 22

At neonatal period which is 1-2 weeks

Question 23

When is flexor dominance seen in cats?

Answer 23

0-2 weeks at transitional period

Question 24

When should cats be discouraged from biting?

Answer 24

3-4 weeks

Question 25

What is the difference between flexor and extensor reflexes and When is air righting present in kittens?

Answer 25

3-6 weeks

Question 26

When does a kitten recognize its mother by sight and smell?
27. When do kittens respond to visual and olfactory threats?
28. When is the gape response seen in kittens?
29. What has the greatest influence in the development of normal species specific behaviors?

Answer 26

-3 weeks recognize mother
-6 weeks visual and smell
-7 weeks gape
-mother has the greatest influence