Chapter 6 Communication and Behavior Flashcards
(Sr OSF Q) During a puppy’s first 12-16 weeks of life, what has the most impact on shaping a dog’s
temperament and behavior?
Socialization or lack of socialization (if they just answer “socialization” ask them to
expound upon their answer to see if they really understand the lack of socialization also)
(Sr OSF Q) When socializing puppies, what 3 kinds of stimulation does socialization include?
(1) Physical, (2) Emotional, and (3) Mental stimulation
(Sr OSF Q) When a dog vocalizes, what 3 behaviors are high pitched vocalizations typically used
for?
(1) Greetings; (2) During play; (3) When acting submissive
(Sr OSF Q) Name 5 of the 7 body postures when a dog communicates visually.
(1) Relaxed (baseline)
(2) Alert
(3) Play Bow
(4) Active Submission
(5) Passive Submission
(6) Offensive Threat
(7) Defensive Threat
(Sr OSF Q) What are 3 reasons dogs use calming signals, also called displacement behaviors?
(1) To maintain a healthy social hierarchy
(2) To decrease a threat
(3) To encourage an approach
(4) To prevent stress from leading to distress
(Sr OSF Q) When a dog disciplines a pack member, what two (2) ways do they communicate?
(1) Body language
(2) Tone of voice
(Sr OSF Q) What are 5 of the 10 AKC Canine Good Citizen test items?
(1) Accepting a Friendly Stranger
(2) Sitting Politely for Petting
(3) Appearance and Grooming
(4) Out for a Walk (Walking on a Loose Leash)
(5) Walking Through a Crowd
(6) Sit and Down on Command/Staying in Place
(7) Coming When Called
(8) Reaction to Another Dog
(9) Reaction to Distractions
(10) Supervised Separation
(Int OSF Q) What are 2 reasons why a dog might exhibit play bow behavior?
1) To invite others to play; (2) To communicate that any prior rough behavior was not
intended to be threatening; (3) To let you know they meant no harm If they did
something wrong
(Int OSF Q) What are the names of the 2 submissive behaviors a dog might exhibit?
(1) Active; (2) Passive
(Int OSF Q) Which dog’s sense is better developed than in any other domestic animal species?
Smell
(Int OSF Q) What is the definition of stress?
The body’s reaction to changes in the environment
(2018 Jr OSF Q) In a pack of dogs, what is the name of the dominant dog most often initiating pack activity?
Pack leader or alpha dog
(2018 Jr OSF Q) What are 2 general ways dogs communicate?
- Vocalization
- Body Posture
- Smells
- Scents
- Direct contact
(2018 Jr OSF Q) Socialization, or lack thereof, has the most impact on shaping a dog’s temperament and behavior during the first _____to_______weeks of life
12-16 weeks
(2018 Jr OSF Q) What is another name for a relaxed or natural body posture?
Baseline posture
(2018 Jr OSF Q) Which body posture is assumed by dogs that are preparing to attack, and if forced, will bite and fight?
Offensive threat
(2018 Int OSF Q) A dogs ability to positively interact with people, animals, and surroundings refers to what term?
Socialization
(2018 Int OSF Q) What body posture does a dog assume when he invites others to play?
Play bow
(2018 Int OSF Q) Which body posture is assumed by a dog that is very afraid of confrontation?
Passive submission
(2018 Int OSF Q) When communicating with your dog, why is it important for your body language and tone of voice to match?
So you are sending a clear message to your dog
(2018 Int OSF Q) Why should you not make eye contact with a strange dog or any dog showing dominant, aggressive or fearful behaviors?
Staring is showing your dominance and may threaten an already distressed or aggressive dog, causing him to attack
(2018 Sr OSF Q) Between approximately how many weeks of age do puppies develop their primary social attachments?
6-10 weeks
(2018 Sr OSF Q) Why is it always important to observe the complete picture within the dog’s environment when interpreting a dog’s behavior?
A dog does not express all behaviors in each situation. One change in a dog’s signal (i.e. tail up or down) may change the dog’s intent. There are variations between individual dogs and between breeds.
(2018 Sr OSF Q) Why might a dog display signs of active submission behaviors?
To offer signs of submission to a dominant dog or person to avoid any additional threats or confrontations.
(2018 Sr OSF Q) Compare how an aggressive dog might react to a person’s stare, and a submissive dog react to a person’s stare.
Aggressive dog may be threatened and attack
Submissive dog may look away from stare to say he is not a threat.
(2018 Sr OSF Q) What two general ways do dogs communicate when disciplining a pack member?
Body language
Tone of voice
Name one way that a submissive dog makes himself appear smaller
Lies down, crouches, hunches over
A passive submissive dog will roll onto its back exposing his underbelly, his hind legs raised to expose his groin area. True or False?
True
Name two ways dogs communicate visually
Facial expressions, positioning body, positioning ears, positioning tail.
