Dawgs and Horses

Question 1

Dog communication methods (2)

Answer 1

1. Assertive and Offensive
2. Fear and Anxiety

Question 2

Characteristics of assertive/ offensive dogs (4)

Answer 2

1. Stare
2. Ears and Tail up
3. Hackles
4. Lips up (rostral)

Question 3

Characteristics of fear/ anxiety in dogs (3)

Answer 3

1. Avoid eye contact
2. Ears and tail down
3. Turn sideways or roll over

Question 4

Recognize body language _______/_______

Answer 4

fight/ flight distance

Question 5

When is it best to keep the owner of a dog present during restraint?

Answer 5

When a dog shows bonding with owner

Question 6

When is it best to remove the owner of a dog during restraint?

Answer 6

When a dog shows possessiveness

Question 7

What is an important factor for horses regarding aggression and avoidance?

Answer 7

Vision

Question 8

What are two factors of a horses vision to keep in mind when handling?

Answer 8

1. Field of view
2. Slow accommodation

Question 9

Aggression/ Avoidance responses in horses (3)

Answer 9

1. Alert
2. Tail up
3. Snort

Question 10

Overt Aggression in horses is dangerous and not uncommon. What three types/ situations are prone to this?

Answer 10

1. Stalled
2. Breeding stallions
3. Brood mares