Final Exam Flashcards
What is a genetic behavior problem in herding dogs?
bite at ankles
What is a genetic behavior problem in hunting dogs?
kill animals, dog holes, run amock
What is a genetic behavior problem in sled dogs?
run
What is a genetic behavior problem in cats?
destroy, kill things for food, run away
What are the 4 choices to deal with behavioral problems?
manage
retrain
live with it
rehome
How do we deter from ulterior motivations?
manage
redirect
counter condition
behavioral adjustment training BAT
treat incompatible behaviors
What is causing extinction? What is a common trend with extinction bursts?
ending a behavior by removing reinforcement (not a punishment)
increased bad behavior before extinction
What are the 4 phases of extinction?
initial behavior
extinction burst
extinction occurs
spontaneous recovery
What is management of problem behaviors?
manage environment so cannot practice bad behavior
train alternate behavior first before managing
What are the 4 types of management tools?
leash
baby gates
crate
medication
What is reactivity?
dog acting out
more likely to bite or chase
What is barrier frustration?
leash, fence, etc
the dog is restricted from stimulus
enhances behavior, should redirect instead
What is redirection?
change dogs focus from undesirable behavior to desirable
What are the different behavior thresholds of dogs? Explain each.
under –> no fear or anxiety is shown
at threshold –>breaking point between no fear to some attention
over –> apparent sign of fear or anxiety
Where is the sweet spot for training in regard to behavior thresholds?
at the reactivity threshold
What are the 3 aspects of behavior triggers?
intensity
duration
distance
Are alpha dogs myths? Why or why not?
they are
wild wolves do NOT have an alpha, only in captive zoo wolves
What are some signs of aggression?
growl –> lung or bite
freeze
hard stare
look way
Why should we not punish growling?
growling is a warning system for pushing the behavior threshold
no growl = injuries
What is a good example of negative reinforcement in regard to behavior?
if they bark at something and it is removed, barking = thing going away
How do you handle resource guarding?
separate dog
trade with a high value treat/object
tether dog away from resource and reward
What are some key rules for cat litter?
avoid corners for box
avoid high traffic
avoid noisy area
not near food/water
plain, unscented litter
1 box then an additional for each cat (1 cat = 2 boxes, 2 cats = 3 boxes)
What are the 3 planes for directionality?
median/sagittal (left and right)
dorsal (top and bottom)
transverse (front and back)
How many joints are in the carpus? What are they?
3
radiocarpal
intercarpal
metacarpal