Final Exam Flashcards
What job did the BARK dogs do for the San Francisco Giants Baseball team?
Retrieved baseballs from McCovey Cove for the San Francisco Giants; they were called the ‘Baseball Aquatic Retrieval Korps (BARK)’.
What type of dogs are being used at funeral homes?
Animal Assisted Activity dogs are used to comfort grieving families in funeral homes.
What two unique employee benefits has the Hyatt Regency in New Mexico provided to their employees?
Paid leave for loss of a pet and Pawternity leave for two days off with pay if adopting a new animal.
What is the job of Canine Ambassadors at the Fairmont Hotels?
They greet guests, provide companionship, and promote a pet-friendly environment at hotels.
About how much do police dog vests cost?
Around $1,000 per vest.
How have the perceptions of police and military dogs changed in society?
Perceptions have shifted to viewing them as valued partners rather than tools.
What is the difference between seizure response and seizure prediction dogs? Which task is trainable?
Seizure response dogs perform actions during or after a seizure; prediction dogs cannot be reliably trained.
What specific chemicals do cancer detection dogs alert to?
Specific chemicals are volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
What special conditions have been created in the kennels for the Madrid police dogs? Why?
Conditions include air-conditioned kennels, heated beds, and classical music to keep dogs relaxed.
Why might cats be better equipped than dogs to perform scent detection jobs?
Cats have 30 variants of the V1R scent receptor protein compared to dogs with 9 and humans with 2, allowing them to distinguish scents better.
What are Cat Cafes?
A place to visit cats while also providing a way to adopt out cats without homes.
