Equipment Flashcards

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2 Types of Collars

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  1. Flat - quick release, buckle, breakaway
  2. Matingale

Should be able to fit 2-3 fingers between collar and dog’s neck

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Types of Harnesses

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1 Front attachment/no pull - works with opposition reflex

2. Two point attachment - no pull - offer more control over dog

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4 Types of Leashes

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  1. Standard - fixed length made of wide variety of materials
  2. Long line - longer than standard - 10-15 ft - recall, sports, hiking - never attach to collar
  3. Retractable - dangerous - teaches dog to its okay to pull ahead when always having tension
  4. Waist/shoulder leash - service dog community and exercising - effective way to break clients from correcting dog by pulling leash - treat handling accessibility
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Ancillary Tools

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  1. Clicker
  2. Target stick - combine shaping and luring
  3. Toys - food dispensing - puzzle toys
  4. Remote reinforcement dispensers
  5. DAP - collar, diffuser spray
  6. Thundershirt
  7. Calming cap - limits dog’s sight
  8. Muzzle - basket/cloth
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Aversive Tools

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  1. Prong - should not fit too loosely as it could cause damage when tightened
  2. Choke/slip - incorrectly placing could lead to tightening rather than slipping
  3. Electronic collar - one of the highest risk tools for misuse or abuse
  4. Underground fence - may be successful if trained properly
  5. Bark suppression collars
  6. Penny can
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Management Equipment

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  1. Tether - should always be supervised
  2. Baby gates - keep dogs out of room, separate dog away, introducing new dog to home, interrupting play
  3. Exercise pens
  4. Curtains/blinds/privacy film - barking dogs from looking out window
  5. Solid fencing - keeping dog confined in yard
  6. Environmental cues - disabling doorbell, using different entry door, leaving TV or radio on to block exterior noises
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Crates

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  1. Home use - plastic, wire, soft

2. Travel - plastic/airline, vehicle transport

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