Random Questions Flashcards
What does ‘over threshold’ mean?
The dog has lost control of logic and his brain is engulfed with stress hormones making reasoned thought or learning impossible.
What is a dog breed?
A canine type purposely bred to create or enhance certain traits or features.
What is enrichment?
The opportunity to practice natural behaviours for domesticated dogs.
The more variety of experience the dog gets, the more confident and relaxed they will be.
Are dogs and wolves basically the same animal?
No. Even when raised together, they have completely different traits and behaviours towards humans.
What is artificial selection in dogs?
Persistent breeding in dogs to create specific features and characteristics. It is specific and intentional.
How many olfactory receptors does a dog have?
Around 220 million. Dogs bred for sniffing can have 300 million or more.
Why do sniffer dog breeds tend to have long ears?
To capture and trap the scent more effectively.
What is the ‘Jacobson’s organ’?
A unique area in the dog’s nose solely for detecting hormones and pheromones unique to reproduction.
What is ‘left gaze bias?
The left side of the brain processes human emotion which first shows on the right side of the face.
A dog can recognise the slightest change on the face and the act of reading the right side of the face is known as left gaze bias.
What is ‘heterospecific relationships?
Friendship across species borders
What is a calming signal?
Cues used by dogs to de-escalate aggressive encounters or communicate he is uncomfortable.
Name some calming signals:
Looking away Turning away Yawning Lip/nose licking Sniffing around Raising one paw Blinking Dry shake-off
What is Anthropomorphism?
Assigning human emotions and feelings to animals.
What is habituation?
The process for puppies to learn to ignore non-threatening stimuli in the environment such as objects, noises, sounds and smells.
What is socialisation?
The process for puppies to get used to different people, dogs and animals.
