Lesson 2 Handling & Restraint Section 2 Canine Techniques

Question 1

What is Fear-Free Restraint

Answer 1

Form of a common language between human and animal. Part of this is learning patience and listening to why they are there from the owner

Question 2

What plays a big role in a cats anxiety more than dogs?

Answer 2

Environment

Question 3

5 tips for a fear-free visit

Answer 3

1) Have the owner restrict food prior to visit to make treats more effective. 2) help deliver a calm pet to the clinic 3) Minimize use of clinic waiting area 4) Designate species-specific rooms 5) Sedate early and often

Question 4

6 Common signs of Canine Anxiety

Answer 4

1) increased attention 2) Tensing of muscles 3) Increased whining or barking 4) Pacing 5) Repeated behaviors 6) anal gland release

Question 5

Describe a training collar

Answer 5

stainless steel links with rings at the end. Thicker for more muscular dogs, thinner for smaller breeds. Incorrectly referred to as a choker collar. Never leave on unattended - can catch on cages and other items and kill or injure the dog

Question 6

Describe a Gentle Leader Collar

Answer 6

Nylon head halter that fits around the dogs nose and behind it’s ears. Helps control the dogs head and prevents pulling.

Question 7

What is Venipuncture

Answer 7

Puncturing a vein for the collection or blood or administration of medication

Question 8

Most common sites for Venipuncture

Answer 8

Cephalic vein(dog’s forearm), Saphenous(outer surface of the hind leg), Jugular (front of the dog’s neck)