ramona final Flashcards
In a general practice, what does a behavioral specialist technician provide
behavior-specific education and patient assessment
What is the technicians role in behavior counseling
educating owners about normal behavior and appropriate responses to problem behaviors.
what is it called when an owner projects a human perspective onto the animal to justify the animal actions
anthropomorphizing
what is the most important message that a VT can share with a pet owner about their pets behavior
that they make decisions based on what feels “good and bad” not if its “right or wrong”
what are the differences between Reinforcement, positive reinforcement, and negitive reinforcement
reinforcement = stimulus that increases behavior being repeated
positive reinforcement = presenting something pleasant to strengthen a behavior
neg reinforcement = removing something unpleasant to strengthen a behavior
what are the differences between punishment, pos punishment, neg punishment
punishment = stimulus decreasing behavior being repeated
pos punishment = application of something unpleasant
neg punishment = removal of something pleasant
what are some reasons restraint is important
to control an animal so that it can receive medical care
prevent the animal from harming itself whit it is receiving med care
to protect personnel
in a clinic, what are most aggressive behaviors in dogs and cats based on
fear or perception of threat
why is it important for a VT to have the ability to interpret nonverbal communication in a patient?
to be able to facilitate safe and efficient handling
How can a cat owner reduce the cats anxiety during transportation before coming into the clinic?
acclimate the cat to the carrier
place catnip, treats, and a familiar towel/object in the carrier
what are some things a VT can do to positively affect the behavior of the next pet coming into the clinic or an area?
wash hands between appts
keep exam rooms, tables, and waiting areas as clean as possible
spraying towels, muzzles etc… with a feline facial pheromone or a dog appeasing pheromone spray
what is the preferred method of approaching a patient?
approaching on an angle from the side and in a nonthreatening manner
in capturing when does the “fight or flight” response occur
when the animal enters a state of alert
or when a threat is perceived
fight = resolve threat by attacking flight = avoid threat by escaping
Before removing a cat from a carrier in the clinic, what precautions should you take
close all accessible doors, windows and secure the exam room in case the cat escapes
what are some items that can be used to aid in restraint
commercial muzzles, make shift muzzles
towels
chemical restraint
