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What is Neoteny?

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Neoteny is the scientific term for the retention of juvenile traits by adults, including morphological and behavioral traits.

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What is the effectiveness of the rabies vaccine on wolves and wolf hybrids?

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The effectiveness of the rabies vaccine on wolves and wolf hybrids is highly controversial.

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What is Phylogenic Behavior?

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Phylogenic Behavior refers to behaviors common to the dog as a species, influenced by its evolutionary history.

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What are the three motivations for canine behavior?

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Canine behavior can be categorized into food acquisition, hazard avoidance, and reproductive behaviors.

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What is a Fixed Action Pattern?

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A Fixed Action Pattern is a specific example of innate behavior that requires a trigger to start and must go to completion.

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What is Otogenetic Behavior?

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Otogenetic Behavior is a learned response to environmental influences.

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What is Instinctive Drift?

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Instinctive Drift, or the Breland Effect, refers to strong innate behaviors that can override conditioned behaviors.

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What are Critical Periods in dog development?

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Critical Periods occur between 3-16 weeks when experiences significantly influence development.

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What are the effects of puberty in dogs?

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Dogs can breed as early as 6 months but are not behaviorally mature until 1 or 2 years old.

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What are Engrams?

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Engrams are motor memories developed through repetition, establishing neuromuscular programming.

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What is the Reticular Activating System (RAS)?

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The RAS is the attention center of the brain, processing and acting upon external stimuli.

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What is the role of the Limbic System?

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The Limbic System integrates instinct and learning, managing emotional responses.

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What is the Cerebral Cortex responsible for?

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The Cerebral Cortex is involved in cognitive functions like learning and problem solving.

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What is the Opposition Reflex?

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The Opposition Reflex is a dog’s natural response to oppose pressure.

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What is Social Hierarchy in dogs?

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Social Hierarchy refers to the complex relationships between dogs that cannot be easily labeled as dominant or subordinate.

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What does a wagging tail indicate?

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A wagging tail indicates arousal or excitement, whether positive or negative.

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What are common Stress Signals in dogs?

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Stress Signals include panting, drooling, trembling, and changes in body posture.

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What is Reactive Behavior in dogs?

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Reactive Behavior is when a dog displays extreme responses beyond normal behavior.

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What is Displacement Behavior?

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Displacement Behavior indicates a dog is unsure or anxious, often shown through out-of-context actions.

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What are Calming Signals?

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Calming Signals are behaviors that help reduce tension and prevent conflict.

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What is Agonistic Behavior?

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Agonistic Behavior is a form of conflict resolution to avoid or resolve social conflict.

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What is Offensive Motivation for Threats/Aggression?

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Offensive Motivation involves assertive behavior in response to perceived threats.

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What is Defensive Behavior in dogs?

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Defensive Behavior is characterized by hesitance and fear, often leading to avoidance.

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What is Predatory Behavior?

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Predatory Behavior is directed towards obtaining food and is not a reaction to social conflict.

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What is Classical Conditioning?
Classical Conditioning is the learned association between two events.
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What is Operant Conditioning?
Operant Conditioning is a learning process where behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.
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What are important considerations about Reinforcement?
Important considerations include timing, criteria, rate, and value of reinforcement.
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What is a Continuous Schedule of Reinforcement?
A Continuous Schedule reinforces every correct response, minimizing frustration.
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What is a Variable Schedule of Reinforcement?
A Variable Schedule provides random reinforcement, which is effective for maintaining learned behaviors.
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What is Differential Reinforcement?
Differential Reinforcement focuses on rewarding the best examples of behavior while ignoring others.
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What is Limited Hold in reinforcement?
Limited Hold emphasizes rewarding the speed of response in training.
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What are Slot Machines in training?
Slot Machines are Variable Schedule Reinforcers (VSR).
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What is one of the biggest mistakes in reward-based training?
Failure to wean the dog to a random reinforcement.
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What is Differential Reinforcement?
Differential Reinforcement is a VSR where students are coached to look for the best examples of behavior and reward their dog, ignoring other offers.
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What is Limited Hold in training?
Limited Hold is a VSR that focuses on rewarding the criterion of 'speed of response' (Latency).
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How does Limited Hold increase a dog's motivation?
By requiring the dog to sit within a time period (e.g., a count of three) or reinforcement will be withheld.
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What are Jackpots in training?
Jackpots can be a VSR used for big breakthroughs or occasionally to reward average performances.
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What are Secondary Reinforcers?
Secondary Reinforcers are also known as Clickers, Bridging Stimulus, Bridge, Promise, Predictor, and Marker.
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What do Secondary Reinforcers do?
They mark a behavior as a reward and promise delivery of a reward in the near future.
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How do dogs learn Secondary Reinforcers?
Dogs learn secondary reinforcers on their own through classical conditioning.
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What is the method to change a cue?
The new cue always comes first to predict the old cue.
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What is Acquisition in behavior training?
Acquisition refers to behavior that can be emitted spontaneously by the dog or elicited by the trainer.
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What is Physical Modeling?
Physical Modeling involves the trainer physically manipulating the dog into the desired position.
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What is Luring in training?
Luring is when the trainer uses an interesting object for the dog to focus on.
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What is Backward Chaining?
Backward Chaining is an application of the Premack Principle where a high probability behavior rewards a low-probability behavior.
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What is a cue in dog training?
A cue comes before the behavior and tells the dog to perform the behavior.
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What are Stimuli Packages?
Stimuli Packages involve using a verbal cue while doing something else simultaneously.
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What is Overshadowing in cues?
Overshadowing occurs when the most important detail in the environment covers up other details.
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What is Blocking in cues?
Blocking occurs when a previously learned cue conflicts with a newly learned cue.
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What is Stimulus Control?
Stimulus Control refers to how a dog responds to a cue, indicating whether the dog is under control.
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What is Superstitious Behavior?
Superstitious Behavior is the coincidental learning of irrelevant behavior along with the desired one.
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What is the recommended age to enroll a puppy in class?
Enroll the puppy in class at 8 weeks old.
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What vaccines should puppies receive between 6-8 weeks?
Puppies should have their first vet visit to start vaccinations for Distemper, Hepatitis, and Parvovirus.
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What are Core Vaccines?
Core Vaccines given every 3-4 weeks starting at 6-8 weeks until 12-14 weeks include Distemper, Hepatitis, and Parvovirus.
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What is the risk of limiting socialization in puppies?
Preventing or limiting socialization greatly increases the risk of developing unwanted or dangerous behaviors.
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What is the effect of prepubertal neutering?
Prepubertal neutering prevents mating behaviors but does not prevent the effects of hormones present.
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What are common internal parasites in puppies?
Common internal parasites include Heartworms and Gastrointestinal Parasites.
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What is Hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus is the accumulation of excessive cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, causing learning delays and aggression.
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What is the effect of aging on dogs?
Aging can lead to Congenital Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS), affecting behavior and interactions.
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What are the types of collars used in training?
Types of collars include Belt-type Collars, Limited-Slip Collars, Gentle Leader Head Collars, and Choke Chains.
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What is a Training Leash?
A 6ft fabric/leather leash is the most versatile for training.
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What are Remote or Hand-Held Electronic Training Devices?
These devices deliver a remorse stimulus, such as vibration or sound, to mark good behavior.
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What is the purpose of Citronella Release Devices?
These devices are used for barking but should not be used if barking is due to anxiety or fear.

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