Professional Practices & Ethics Flashcards
LIMA stands for:
A) Least Invasive, Moderately Aversive
B) Least Intrusive, Moderately Aversive
C) Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive
D) Least Invasive, Minimally Aversive
C) Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive
According to the CCPDT Code of Ethics:
A) Disclosure of client information should be done on a case-by-case basis
B) You need a client’s written consent to video their dog, but not necessarily to photograph the dog
C) You should use positive reinforcement techniques whenever possible
D) You are advised to report harsh treatment of dogs by other trainers to the CCPDT
C) You should use positive reinforcement techniques whenever possible
CCPDT policy does not allow any of the following except:
A) Helicoptering of dogs
B) Applying a cattle prod to dogs
C) Using more than one electric shock collar on a dog at a time
D) Using a prong collar
D) Using a prong collar
When dealing with a behavior issue, the first thing a trainer should do according to the Humane Hierarchy is:
A) Reward the dog for doing an alternate behavior
B) Recommend a vet appointment to ensure the dog is physically healthy
C) Refer to a behaviorist
D) Crate the dog until he is calm
B) Recommend a vet appointment to ensure the dog is physically healthy
According to the Humane Hierarchy, managing a dog’s environment:
A) Comes before using positive reinforcement
B) Comes directly after using positive reinforcement
C) Is at the bottom of the hierarchy
D) Is only recommended as a last resort
A) Comes before using positive reinforcement
The first step in the Humane Hierarchy is
Health & Wellness
Ensure that any indicators for possible medical, nutritional, or health factors are addressed by a licensed veterinarian.
The second step in the Humane Hierarchy is
Antecedent Arrangements / Management
Redesign setting events, change motivations, and add or remove discriminative stimuli (cues)
for the problem behavior.
The third step in the Humane Hierarchy is
Positive Reinforcement
Employ approaches that contingently deliver a consequence to increase the
probability that the desired behavior will occur.
The fourth step in the Humane Hierarchy is
Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior
Reinforce an acceptable replacement behavior and remove the maintaining reinforcer for the problem behavior.
The fifth step in the Humane Hierarchy is
Negative Punishment, Negative Reinforcement, or Extinction
Negative Punishment– Contingently withdraw a positive reinforcer to reduce the probability that the
problem behavior will occur.
Negative Reinforcement– Contingently withdraw an aversive antecedent stimulus to increase the
probability that the right behavior will occur.
Extinction – Permanently remove the maintaining reinforcer to suppress the behavior or reduce it to
baseline levels.
The sixth step in the Humane Hierarchy is
Positive Punishment
Contingently deliver an aversive consequence to reduce the probability that the problem behavior will occur.
The evaluation and behavior change program of every animal should be a study of the
Individual dog / case
True or False: The Humane Hierarchy prohibits the use of shock collars
False
However ALL other methods should be attempted and exhausted before considering it’s use. INCLUDING CONSULTING WITH ANOTHER TRAINER
Before using a shock collar you should
A) change the antecedent
B) try DRA
C) CC/DS
D) -P
E) -R
F) Consult or refer to another trainer
E) All of the above
E) All of the above
Applying a toe or ear pinch is
A) -R
B) -P
C) +P
D) Never permitted by the code of ethics
D) Never permitted by the code of ethics
Hanging a dog by the collar or using oxygen deprivation is
Applying a toe or ear pinch is
A) -R
B) -P
C) +P
D) Never permitted by the code of ethics
D) Never permitted by the code of ethics
If you suspect abuse of a dog you should
A) Try to intervene with the owner
B) Report to the CCPDT
C) Follow applicable laws for your area
D) Take the dog to the humane society
C) Follow applicable laws for your area
After a dog bite incident you should
A) Cease your training relationship
B) Report to the CCPDT
C) Follow applicable laws for your area
D) Recommend BE
C) Follow applicable laws for your area
True or false: Guaranteeing results of training is recommended
False
Per the Code of Ethics:
You shall refrain from providing guarantees regarding the specific outcome of training and behavior plans.
Before training a dog you should:
A) Do a behavior evaluation
B) Receive payment from your client
C) Have a signed waiver, contract or agreement
D) Get veterinary records
C) Have a signed waiver, contract or agreement
Per the code of ethics you must:
A) Have liability insurance
B) Be incorporated in your state
C) Have a boarding license
D) Contact a certified CPA
A) Have liability insurance
Keeping complete records of all clients, their animals, services provided, and the conclusion of the services provided is important for:
A) Your financial records
B) In case of a lawsuit
C) In the case you need to testify in regards to an attack
D) Evaluating your training plan
E) All of the above
E) All of the above
Maintain professionalism through
Honesty, Respect, Privacy
The decision on a dog’s care, management, and training is the right of the
A) Trainer
B) Breeder
C) Owner
D) Veterinarian
C) Owner
According to the CCPDT Code of Ethics, client information
A) should always be confidential
B) is confidential except if a vet asks for it
C) is only confidential if the client has stated so in writing
D) should be kept confidential on a case by case basis
A) should always be confidential
The CPDT Code of Ethics requires all of the following except:
A) Refraining from contacting clients after a consultation
B) Refraining from using derogatory cultural terms
C) Regularly updating client contact lists
D) Recommending other trainers with more experience
A) Refraining from contacting clients after a consultation
- Wellness
- Antecedent Arrangements
- +R
- DRA
- -P, -R, Extinction
- +P
The Humane Hierarchy/ LIMA
Name the steps of LIMA in order from 1 to 6.
- Health & Wellness
- Antecedent Arrangements & Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behaviors
- Negative Reinforcement, Negative Punishment and Extinction
- Positive Punishment
If a student calls you a couple days after class to say the vet told her her dog has giardia, you should
A) Thank her for calling and to keep you posted
B) Call your other students to notify them
C) Tell her to feed her dog a bland diet
D) Tell her not to do any training while the dog is on medication
B) Call your other students to notify them
What is the recommended maximum number of dogs to one instructor in a group class?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 6
D) 10
C) 6
(Nicole Wilde)
