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Mod 4 Review Flashcards

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American Kennel Club (AKC)

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An organization that works to advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of purebred dogs.

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American Temperament Test Society (ATTS)

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A society that promotes the uniform temperament evaluation of purebred and spayed/neutered mixed-breed dogs.

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angulation

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In structure, a term used to describe the angles between long bones at joints, for example, at the shoulder.

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assistance dog

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A dog that’s trained to help its owner in some way. Examples of assistance dogs include guide dogs for blind individuals, hearing dogs, and service dogs.

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ATTS Temperament Test

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A temperament test developed by the American Temperament Test Society for dogs 18 months or older.

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avoidance

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An escape mechanism intended to avoid anxiety, conflict danger, fear, or pain.

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breed standards

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Traits that serve as the models for an ideal member of a particular breed of dog.

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Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC Test)

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A test administered by the American Kennel Club, which tests some elements of training, socialization, and temperament.

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canine hip dysplasia (CHD)

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A genetic health problem characterized by lax hip joints, weak rump muscles, and sometimes lameness.

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companion dog

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A dog kept by someone strictly for company, amusement, or psychological support.

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croup

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The muscular area around and above the base of the tail.

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defense drive

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A dog’s instinct to defend itself or its pack.

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Delta Society

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An organization that tests and certifies dogs for therapy work.

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desensitization

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A gradual procedure of counter conditioning to change behavior.

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dominant dog

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A dog with a high rank drive.

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drive

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An internal mechanism that pushes a dog into taking action; the energy that stimulates a dog to act instinctively.

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drive threshold

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The level that must be attained for a drive to take effect.

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euthanize

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To deliberately end the life of an animal suffering from an incurable disease.

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flyball

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A relay race with four dogs on a team.

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friendly stranger

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A person unknown to a dog, who approaches the dog in a friendly manner and pets it for a short time.

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hackles

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The hairs on the neck and back of an animal. Hackles often stand on end when an animal is frightened or angry.

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hardness

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Resilience; the ability to handle environmental stress well.

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Herding Group

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A group of dogs that control herds of animals. Herding dogs tend to be quick, agile, alert, and extremely responsive to training.

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HGH

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A performance test in herding, which was originally designed to test the German Shepherd Dog.

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HIC

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Herding instinct certified; a title earned when a dog passes a standardized test for herding instinct.

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Hound Group

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A group of dogs that was originally bred to hunt.

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hierarchy

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The ranking of members in a group.

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imprinting

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Learning in young dogs that’s based partly on the acquisition of basic behavior patterns.

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innate

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Inborn.

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neutral stranger

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A person not known to a particular dog, who approaches a dog and its owner, talks to the owner, but ignores the dog.

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neutral territory

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An area that’s not part of the property on which a particular dog lives.

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Non-Sporting Group

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A group of very diverse dogs, which generally don’t fit into any other category.

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Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)

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An organization that addresses the issues of orthopedic and genetic diseases in animals.

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pack

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Group.

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pack drive

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A dog’s natural desire to be part of a group.

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PAWS

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A test designed to identify dogs that could excel in dog jobs, such as police K-9, scent detection, search, protection, agility, and obedience. PAWS stands for possessiveness, attention, willingness, and strength.

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Pet Partners Aptitude Test (PPAT)

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A test that simulates scenarios likely to be encountered by a therapy dog and handler.

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Pet Partners Program

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A program for testing dogs for therapy work. It involves a health screening, the PPST, and the PPAT.

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Pet Partners Skills Test (PPST)

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A measure of how readily a dog can be controlled by a handler.

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prey drive

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A dog’s natural desire to hunt and capture prey.

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drive rank

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A dog’s instinct to assume a position of leadership in its pack.

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resilience

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Hardness; the ability to handle environmental stress well.

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Schutzhund

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A sport that evaluates a dog’s ability in tracking, obedience, and protection.

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Search and Rescue (SAR)

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A SAR dog is trained to “search” and “rescue” victims who are lost, trapped, or incapacitated.

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temperament

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A dog’s innate character, based on genetics and influenced to some degree by environment; personality.

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temperament issue

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A problem related to a dog’s innate character. Temperament issues are generally not fixable.

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temperament test

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A test designed to evaluate innate characteristics, such as shyness, rather than training or ability.

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Terrier Group

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A group of dogs originally bred to hunt and kill vermin.

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Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test

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A test developed for identifying gifted puppies that are likely to excel in obedience competition.

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Volhard Puppy Temperament Test

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A test developed for evaluating puppies in terms of dominance or submission.

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