Training & Management Flashcards
What are the four main types of collars?
Buckle Collars
Quick Release Collars
Breakaway Collars
Martingale Collars
Standard Buckle collars do not release quickly and may have to be tightened to be released, however, they may be a good option for what type of dogs?
Dogs who are highly excited or reactive on walks so they can’t accidentally come out of the collar.
(This is a direct quote from the lecture, but also later mentioned - more obviously - that a harness is the right choice because of all the negatives with a collar. I personally, would not recommend a collar for a reactive dog)
Martingale Collars are also known as…
Limited Slip Collars
Why are there usually two D rings on a breakaway collar?
So that the collar can be used with a leash and the leash stays attached even if the breakaway releases if the dog pulls.
To fit a flat collar, adjust the circumference so that…
You can fit 2-3 fingers between the collar and the dogs neck.
Martingales, or limited Slip Collars can tighten but only as much as is allowed by the…
Control Loop
Martingale Collars are useful for dogs that
Have a tendency to back, slip or break out of their collars due to excitement or fear.
To fit a martingale collar
Put the collar on and bring the two d rings on either side of the control Loop together and adjust until 2 fingers fit between the collar and the dog’s neck
Front clip harnesses discourage pulling primarily by
Reorienting the dog’s front end towards the owner when they pull and not engaging the dog’s opposition reflex.
Opposition Reflex
Instinctive reaction to resist pressure.
Pulling on a back clip harness will cause
The dog to pull harder due to opposition reflex
One problem with ez walk harnesses is
The nylon can stretch and sag impacting the fit and causing the dog to get free.
Front clip harnesses with a single strap across the chest, like the ez walk, may cause gait issues due to
Limiting full bicep leg extension.
Balance Harnesses are preferred over the Freedom harnesses because
The freedom has a martingale that may be aversive to the dog.
The Perfect Fit harness is good for dogs that are difficult to size due to
The fact it is sold in three separate components that can each be sized to the dog
Carting, weight pull, joring and sledding have
Unique harnesses
The sleepy pod click-it harness is designed for
Safety in vehicles
When fitting harnesses the most important things to note are
-Will not rub or cause chaffing
- Will not restrict the airway
- Will not restrict the dog’s gait
What quadrant of reinforcement is in play when using a head collar?
Negative Reinforcement
(This is from a lecture, technically it is +P followed by -R but the reinforcement is what is being asked here)
The head collar puts pressure on the dog’s muzzle and when the dog stops pulling the pressure is released.
Remove pressure to increase good walking skills.
When fitting a head collar…
Ensure the loop is loose enough that the dog can open it’s mouth to pant
True or false: Head Collars need to be conditioned.
True
A long line should always be attached to
A harness, never to a collar at the neck
Retractable Leashes can teach a dog to pull because
The dogs get used to always having tension on the leash
What is a good leash type for owners who have a heavily reinforced habit of leash corrections?
Hands free waist or shoulder leashes
A helpful tool to teach small breeds to walk politely on leash while the owner remains standing upright could be a
Target Stick
Food puzzle toys are a good source of
Enrichment
Sometimes sold in a diffuser, DAP stands for
Dog Appeasement Pheromones
Comforts anxious dogs
Don’t use a choke chain… But if you do, it’s important to be on the correct side of the dog. How should I be positioned?
The loop attached to the leash should come across the dogs neck to form a “P” shape.
For stim collars, the vibration setting, when properly conditioned, can be used as a secondary Reinforcer for
Deaf dogs
The highest risk tool for misuse or abuse is
A shock collar.
Shock collars have a high risk of causing
Lasting psychological or physical damage to the dog
In the humane hierarchy, the use of prong and shock collars or other positive punishment
Is the very last resort.
When confronted with a client who is already using an Aversive on their dog
Try to find common ground and demonstrate other training methods. Remember the code of ethics
What should be the first step in developing a training plan?
Management
Introducing a new dog into a home with an existing resident dog can be managed with
Baby Gates (assuming no barrier aggression)
Introducing a new dog into a home with an existing resident dog can be managed with
Baby Gates (assuming no barrier aggression)
Curtains, blinds or window film are examples of
Visual barriers, limiting view of a visual stimulation to keep a dog under threshold
Head Collars work by:
A) R- followed by R+
B) R+ followed by P-
C) P- followed by R-
D) P+ followed by R-
D) P+ followed by R-
If a client tells you he uses a prong collar to keep his dog from pulling you should:
A) refer him to another trainer
B) tell him to get rid of it immediately
C) ask him to use it on his own neck
D) suggest some other tools and methods to curb pulling
D) suggest some other tools and methods to curb pulling
According to the humane hierarchy the first step when developing a training plan is to suggest:
A) management
B) R+ strategies
C) R- strategies
D) P- strategies
A) management
All of the following are true of flat collars except:
A) They have 3 types of buckles
B) You should be able to fit a finger between the dog’s neck and the collar
C) Reactive dogs may come out of them easily
D) They are not recommended for hard pullers
B) You should be able to fit a finger between the dog’s neck and the collar
(It should be 2 fingers)
A Limited Hold refers to
Rewarding the dog only when they perform a behavior within a specific timeframe after the cue is given. Improves latency.
Limiting the amount of time the dog has to respond to a cue to receive reinforcement.
Proofing means
Asking for a cue in multiple environments and situations to aide in generalization and discrimination. Working towards stimulus control.
The most effective reinforcement schedule when potty training a dog is:
A) Variable Ratio
B) Continuous Reinforcement
C) Fixed Interval
D) Post-Reinforcement Pause
B) Continuous Reinforcement
While a schedule of opportunities to eliminate should be given in regular intervals, the reinforcement schedule should be continuous. Every time they do potty in the correct place they get rewarded for doing so. Continuous Reinforcement is used to acquire a skill. In reinforcement schedules, interval relates to time so a fixed Interval schedule would be a treat for every 3 seconds of peeing which doesn’t really make sense in the context of potty training.
What is Social Modeling?
In dog training terms, social modeling means social learning. With this technique, a well-trained mentor dog shows a less trained dog how to behave. Simply put, your dog learns by example. By providing a model of good behavior or a rival to compete for resources, dogs can learn to mimic desired behaviors.
