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(lecture) dog management Flashcards

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4 theories of dog domestication:

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1) Selection of wolf puppies

2) Wolves exploited food sources from human activity

3) Dogs and humans co-evolved

4) Diversification of dogs with cultural and technological changes

very complex and likely combo of many things

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sight: (compare to humans - 3)

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  • 6x less sensitive to DETAIL than humans
  • WIDER field of vision than human
  • LESS binocular vision (= less 3D vision)
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sight: main features (3)

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  • tapetum lucidum (layer of tissue which reflects light back to retina)
  • stereoscopic (visual info from 2 eyes to create 3D image)
  • cannot see red (red-green colour blind)
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smell: olfactory epithelium area cover (NOT THICKNESS)

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18-150CM2 (?)

(HUMAN 3CM2)

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smell: olfactory receptors

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220million

(human 5mil)

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body part that makes dog’s sense of smell so much better?

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Jacobson’s organ (detects and identifies smells)

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dogs can detecr substances at concs… lower than human

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1000-100mill x

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hearing: (compare to human)

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15-40,000 Hz (humans 30-30,000Hz)

can hear over 4x human

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taste:

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bitter, sweet, salty, sour

1500 dog vs 9000 human buds

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DEFINE: mixed breed

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one or more parents of mixed breeds

e.g. Heinz 57

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DEFINE: crossbreed

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bred from parents that are both recognised breeds

e.g. Cockerpoos – Labradoodles – Puggles - Jugs

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DEFINE: purebreed

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both parents are same breed

e.g. Labradors – Retrievers – Boxers – Poodles

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DEFINE: pedigree

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purebreed that is registered and known = HISTORY OR ANCESTORS - documentation

e.g. (same as purebreed breeds but with papers)
Labradors – Retrievers – Boxers – Poodles

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roles of canines: (6)

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  • work
  • research
  • sport/hobbies
  • companions
  • feral
  • breeding
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TYPES OF DOG BREED - KENNEL CLUB (7)

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  • GUNDOG
  • HOUND
  • WORKING
  • UTILITY
  • TERRIER
  • PASTORAL
  • TOY
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GUNDOG: job

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mark/flush out game

retrieve dead game

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HOUND: job

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hunt game using sight/sound

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WORKING dog: job

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guard/search/rescue

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UTILITY dog: job

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range, not sporting/hunting

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TERRIER: job

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flush our game

kill vermin

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PASTORAL dog: job

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herd livestock (incl heelers)

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TOY dog: job

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companions, dainty enough to carry

23
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factors owners should consider when selecting a dog: (5)

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  • place/space(?)
  • exercise
  • time
  • finances
  • breed knowledge
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selecting a dog: factors to consider when choosing breed

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  • size
  • lifespan
  • exercise
  • breed temperament
  • ear type (some more susc. to ear infections?)
  • skin type (allergies?)
25
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dog training:

2 do’s
3 don’t’s (type of training)

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DO:
- positive association
- rewards to reinforce desirable behaviour

DON’T:
- negative association
- !!! dominance/pack-type training

26
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animal welfare legislation:
english companion animal law

give the 3 areas of responsibility

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  • to OWNERS (animals are property so unlawful to steal/damage)
  • to OTHERS (e.g. people/property/other animals)
  • to ANIMALS (e.g. welfare issues)
27
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illegal to own in UK (5)

  • name the law
  • list the breeds
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Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

-Pit Bull Terrier
-Japanese Tosa
-Dogo Argentino
-Fila Braziliero
-American XL Bully

28
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legislation: 3 points to note

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  • ID: must have collar and ID tag with owner’s name and address whenever in public, and microchip
  • seatbelt/belted in when in travelling in vehicles
  • fouling must pick up
29
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breeding/breeders legislation:

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  • dog breeding license for anyone breeding+advertising dogs for sale
    (3< litters in UK,
    may be less if deemed to be breeding and advertising business of selling dogs - local authority decides)
  • license details (incl license no) should be in advert details
  • breeders must provide all welfare needs (e.g. soc, preventative healthcare plans with vet, toys, exercise)
  • must not sell if <8wks
  • must not sell if in need of vet. treatment (sick puppy)
  • 3rd party sale banned (incl kittens): if buying a puppy under 6 months, must deal directly with
    puppy’s place of birth (breeder/rehoming shelter)
30
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TEMP

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T - temperament

E - ears AND eyes

M - mouth

P - posture

31
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T in TEMP:

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  • Tense facial expression?
    • Moving/leaning away (actively avoiding situation)
    • Lunging forwards
    • Startling easily
    • ‘freezing’
    • Whining/whimpering/yelping
    • Change in pitch of barking
    • Barking in new situations
    • Attention seeking (jumping up note this doesn’t always indicate happy dog!
    • Refusing treats when normally would take them
    • Pacing and unable to settle
    • Guarding/reluctant to give something up
    • Repetitively approaching and retreating from something
    • Hiding behind objects/people
    • Urinating/defecating in response to event
      • Reluctant to come forward/follow command
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E in TEMP: examples 7

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E:
- Wide eyes (whites of eyes)
- Pupil dilation
- Ears low/back against head
- Avoiding eye contact
- Speed of blinking

33
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M in TEMP: examples 6

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M:
- Repeated yawning
- Repeated lip licking
- Tense lips
- Biting/nipping
- Growling/snarling
- Wrinkled muzzle
- Lifting lip to show teeth/showing all teeth (appeasement grin)
- Panting NOT related to temp or exercise
- Drooling with no food present
Open mouth breathing

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P in posture: examples 5

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P:
- Crouched
- Tail down/between legs (tucked)
- Low body posture
- Head down/to side
- Lifting one paw
- Tense and tail straight up
- Hackles raised
- Trembling (if not cold)
- Rolling onto back with stiff body posture and belly exposed, tail tucked
(can be very friendly or amber - dep on combo of other TEM factors e.g. are eyes wide and ears back = amber (appeasement), but ears soft and eyes normal = green)
also a dog is unlikely to be feeling so comfortable in a practice room
- Repetitive e.g. spinning in circles
- Stiff

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4 F’s in behaviour:

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  • freeze
  • flight
  • FIGHT
  • fidget
36
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your own behaviour - aspects to consider (3)

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  • non-threatening body lang
  • tone of voice (not high energy/threatening, too slow/fast)
  • gesticulations (avoid sudden movements)
37
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environment: things to avoid in practice (8)

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  • sharps on tables
  • windows open
  • wet floors
  • table height wrong
  • escape routes
  • lack of restraint equipment
  • loud
  • visible patients
38
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handling ‘checklist’ for when in practice e.g. consults: 8

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  • **species origin/evolutionary history
  • indiv. animal history** (context of the interaction)
  • **assess env and max env. comfort
  • asses animal body lang** (comfort level and intent)
  • own body lang and potential effect on animal
  • **handler lang and attitude towards animal
  • handling tools (?)
  • safe and effective restraint**
39
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6 aspects that may affect environmental comfort for an animal in consult:

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  • visual stimuli e.g. light levels
  • auditory stimuli e.g. tone of voice
  • olfactory e.g. cleaning products
  • tactile e.g. slippery surfaces
  • **gustatory* e.g. use of palatable food
  • owner/handler presence e.g. may be good or have negative effect
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AHW - canine (2 decks)

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