Signs In Dogs And Cats

Question 1

Tail wagging, high fast? Slow?

Answer 1

Position and speed can convey different emotions. High fast: excitement. Slow: uncertainty

Question 2

Barking

Answer 2

To alert, express excitement, or signal anxiety or fear

Question 3

Ears - forward facing? Flattened?

Answer 3

Forward facing: interest or alertness
Flattened: fear or submission

Question 4

Whining or pacing

Answer 4

Restlessness, anxiety or discomfort

Question 5

Licking or scratching

Answer 5

Allergies, skin issues or stress

Question 6

Growling or snarling

Answer 6

Warnings or discomfort or aggression

Question 7

Chewing or destructive behaviour

Answer 7

Chew and destroy when they’re bored, anxious or not receiving enough mental stimulation

Question 8

Bring

Answer 8

Animal may feel unwell or stressed

Question 9

Aggression

Answer 9

Behaviours like biting, snapping or lunging

Question 10

Content dog

Answer 10

Relaxed loose posture

Question 11

Tense body

Answer 11

Signify discomfort or aggression

Question 12

Purring

Answer 12

Associated with content. Cats may also purr when in pain or anxious

Question 13

Kneading

Answer 13

Relaxed and content- learned behaviour from kittenhood

Question 14

High, upright tail

Answer 14

Happy and confident cat

Question 15

Puffed up tail

Answer 15

Fear or agitation

Question 16

Hissing or growling

Answer 16

Fear or aggression

Question 17

Scratching

Answer 17

Natural instinct to scratch, excessive scratching can be a sign of stress

Question 18

Playfulness

Answer 18

Burn off energy, and stay mentally stimulated

Question 19

Litter box changes

Answer 19

Medical issue or stress

Question 20

Aggression

Answer 20

Biting and scratching

Question 21

Vocalizations

Answer 21

Hunger, distress or desire for attention

Question 22

Stimulus

Answer 22

Something that elicits a response

Question 23

Example of stimuli

Answer 23

5 senses
Heat/cold
Light/darkness
Colour
Pressure
Gravity
Humidity
Vibration
Chemicals
Presence of other animals

Question 24

External stimulus

Answer 24

Something outside the animal. Sound, light, smell, presence of another animal

Question 25

Internal stimulus

Answer 25

Something inside the animal. Hunger, feeling cold, hormones, fatigue

Question 26

Innate behaviour

Answer 26

Learned behaviour through experience. Habituation, classical conditioning, operant conditioning

Question 27

Forging

Answer 27

Feeding. Trying to locate, obtain and consume food. Sometimes eating inappropriate things too - grass

Question 28

Courtship

Answer 28

Attracting a male/female. Display of bright feathers, head butting, fighting, vocalization

Question 29

Territorial

Answer 29

Protect a resource for exclusive use. Scenting/ marking territory, bird song.

Question 30

Sporting dogs

Answer 30

Pointers Setters Spaniels Retrievers

Question 31

Hounds

Answer 31

Hounds (blood hound) Beagles Dashshunds

Question 32

Terriers

Answer 32

Bull terrier Schnauzers Name that ends in terrier except, Boston terrier, toy fox, silkie, and Tibetan

Question 33

Working dogs

Answer 33

Alaskan malamute Boxer Doberman pinscher Great Dane

Question 34

Herding dogs

Answer 34

Collies German shepherds Sheep dogs

Question 35

Toy dogs

Answer 35

Chihuahua Pekingese Pug

Question 36

Non- sporting dogs

Answer 36

Boston terrier Dalmatian Poodles