A basic overview of canines
What should you do if a dog become offensively aggressive? Please provide three options.
1) immediately leave the area and redirect the dog with high value treats 2) do not allow the dog to be placed in this situation again. Focus on desensitizing and counter- conditioning to the stimulus. Let the dogs set the pace 3) do not give any time of any correction
According to AAFCO, adult dog food should contain at least .... percent protein. While puppy food must have at least ... percent protein
18, 22
At what age does optimum bonding occur?
8-10 or 12 weeks
When might an owner notice their puppy's first fear period?
8-10+ weeks of age
.... is a natural behavior. Many dogs will do this when they are excited, fearful, stressed or bored.
Barking
An owner is upset that is golden retriever does not display playful bred characteristics, saying the dog is stubborn. What should you say to the owner?
Breed characteristics can be helpful, however every dog is an individual Purebred dogs may not have or display all breed characteristics
During the juvenile development period, what should owners focus on?
Building a dog's confidence Continue socializing puppy Pair treats with new stimuli
List five harmful foods for dogs
Chocolate Grape Raisin Coffee beans Onions Garlic Clover macadamia nuts Avocado Xylitol
If a dog become offensively aggressive, what should you NOT do?
Correct the dog
What are examples of core vaccines for a two year old dog?
DHPP, Rabies
What posture is a dog displaying if she is leaning away from you, body lowered, ears back, tail down, showing whites of her eyes and the corners of her mouth pulled back
Defensive threat posture
When reading pet food labels, the list of ingredients are listed in
Descending order by weight
True or false: It is too late to socialize a 10 month old puppy
False
True or false: dogs have five developmental periods
False
True or false: humans must be the pack leader when developing a relationship with their dog
False
The most common external canine parasite is...
Fleas
When socializing a puppy, what should you NOT do?
Force a puppy to meet others
What is the cognitive dysfunction?
Form of dementia
Which of the following represents appropriate puppy play?
Give and take during play Taking turns chasing each other Allow one to stop without retaliation
List five recognized AKC breed groups
Herding Hound Sporting Non-sporting Terrier Working Toy
.... work independently. They get bored easily so training needs to be fun and fast.
Herding dogs
What should you do if a dog displays stress signals?
Immediately move away
How are dogs infected with tapeworms
Ingestion of fleas or prey infected with them
Why is it important to know canine external anatomy or structure?
Interpreting canine body language Detecting abnormalities in dog gait Understanding AKC's breed standards
When determining a dog's emotional state, you should....
Look at the dog's entire body
What is the purpose of the orthopedic foundation of animals?
Maintain database to help breeders improve genetic health
What is the purpose of the AKC?
Maintains registry of recognized breeds Updated changes to current breed standard approved by national breed club Enforces rules for dog shows and trials
Which of the following would infect canines with heartworms?
Mosquitoes
When a dog displays submissive body posture, what should you do?
Never approach to pet her Stop whatever is happening immediately. Todd several high-value treats in the opposite direction
Which AKC group has less in common with each other?
Non-sporting
When looking at a dog's appearance, you are observing her....
Phenotype
During puppy playtime, what should you do if a puppy pins down, bites or body slams another puppy?
Pick up the bullying puppy and give a time out
What is puppy socialization?
Positively exposing a puppy to many situations and environments
What are the eight canine behavioral development periods?
Prenatal Neonatal Transitional Socialization Juvenile Adolescent Adults Seniors
Dogs get their energy from which three things?
Proteins, fats and carbohydrates
What is the purpose of AAFCO?
Publishes and updates a dog food nutrient profile
What is piloerection?
Raised hackles
During a training class, a dog is displaying an alert body posture, what should you do?
Redirect the dog's attention
An owner would like to enroll his dog in obedience class, however she is in heat. What should you do?
Reschedule the dog's training for when she is no longer in heat Explain that safety is your first concern Attend the class if no intact dog is enrolled, she also needs to wear appropriate sanitary garment
What colors do dogs and puppies see?
Shades of blue, yellow, and gray
Please list five extreme stress signals
Shaking Drooling Round eyes Whale eyes Panting Sweaty paws
What are examples of stimuli?
Sigh and sound Touch, taste and smell
What should you recommend if a dog owner explains that his dog has blood in her urine?
Suggest he makes an appointment with the veterinarian
The .... group are goal driven, and bred to dig
Terrier
What are examples of innate behaviors by purebred dogs?
Terriers dig Herding dogs corral objects that move Pointers direct hunters toward game
What does temperament mean?
The characteristics and aspects of personality a dog is born with
Who determines if a training treat is considered high value?
The dog
Which AKC group can be described as intelligent, energetic and have protective instincts, yet "happy"?
Toy
True or false: never punish a dog for growling; this is a warning sign
True
True or false: yawning, lip licking, sniffing the ground and looking away are all examples of stress signals
True