Canine Encounters (39) (TEEX 171)

A dog wagging its tail is always playful and friendly. (39) Select one: True False

False

If you are bitten by a dog, you should immediately pull away. (39) Select one: True False

False

You should stare directly into the eyes of a canine to assert dominance. (39) Select one: True False

False

A Taser can cause serious injury or death to an animal and so should be used sparingly. (39) Select one: True False

True

An ASP, baton, or flashlight can be used as a distraction tool, keeping it between the officer and canine. (39) Select one: True False

True

If a canine is present, you should try to contact the owner if it doesn't interfere with law enforcement activities. (39) Select one: True False

True

To test for the presence of a canine in a fenced yard you should rattle the gate, call out for the canine, whistle, or knock on the side of the house. (39) Select one: True False

True

Dogs very rarely __________. (39) Select one: a. Look directly into other animals eyes because this can be seen as threatening. b. Mark their territory. c. Wag their tail. d. Apprehend a subject.

a. Look directly into other animals eyes because this can be seen as threatening.

What determines a canine's home range? (39) Select one: a. Size, age, and behavior b. Terrain, weather, and climate c. Intelligence, breed, and athleticism d. All of the above

a. Size, age, and behavior

What area should be targeted with impact weapons when dealing with a canine? (39) Select one: a. Head b. Front legs and flanks c. Rib cage and groin d. Anywhere on the body

b. Front legs and flanks

What does Ethology mean? (39) Select one: a. The study of canine aggression b. The scientific and objective study of animal behavior c. The study of alcoholic beverages d. All of the above e. None of the above

b. The scientific and objective study of animal behavior

How many officers have been killed by a dog over the past 50 years? (39) Select one: a. 2 b. 10 c. 0 d. 100

c. 0

When approaching a dog, what is the minimal reactionary gap in a public space? (39) Select one: a. 2 feet b. 100 feet c. 12 feet d. 20 feet

c. 12 feet

When encountering a dog, officers should not __________. (39) Select one: a. Stop all forward movement. b. Speak calmly to the dog, simultaneously scanning the surroundings for escape routes in case of an escalated event. c. Run away with loud vocal noises whiel moving arms in all directions. d. Drop their gaze and watch the dog using peripheral vision.

c. Run away with loud vocal noises whiel moving arms in all directions.

Which of the following is/are type(s) of dog aggression? (39) Select one: a. Passive Aggression b. Cowardly Aggression c. Territorial Aggression d. Back Yard Aggression e. All of the above

c. Territorial Aggression

Which one is a type of dog aggression? (39) Select one: a. Dominant aggression b. Fear aggression c. Pain aggression d. All of the above

d. All of the above

According to the Texas Health and Safety Code, who is an animal control authority? (39) Select one: a. A municipal or county animal control office with authority over the area the dog is kept b. A Sheriff in an area with no animal control office c. A municipalities Police Chief d. Both A & B e. None of the above

d. Both A & B

When watching the mouth, what is one sign that a dog may become aggressive? (39) Select one: a. Mouth wide open and heavy panting. b. Mouth slightly open. c. Mouth completely closed. d. Pulls their lips up vertically to display their front teeth while also wrinkling the top of their muzzle.

d. Pulls their lips up vertically to display their front teeth while also wrinkling the top of their muzzle.

Which of the following should you not do when approaching a canine? (39) Select one: a. Subtly gaze at the body stance of the dog b. Stop forward movement c. Speak calmly d. Run away

d. Run away

What is an example that deadly force is justified? (39) Select one: a. When a dog barks loudly at you. b. When a dog tucks his tail and hides from you. c. When a dog's hackles stand up and he growls at you from a distance. d. When a dog bites continuously, gripping the body.

d. When a dog bites continuously, gripping the body.

Utilizing officer awareness, which of the following are signs of a canine on the property? (39) Select one: a. Canine houses b. Chains in the yard c. Worn patches or trails in the yard d. Food or water bowls on the porch e. All of the above

e. All of the above

What are non-lethal tools that can be used against a canine? (39) Select one: a. Taser b. Baton c. Clipboard d. Officer voice command and tone e. All of the above

e. All of the above

What are things to look for as an Officer that could indicate the presence of a dog when approaching a house or business? (39) Select one: a. Dog house b. Dog food/water bowl c. Signage cautioning presence of dog d. Signs of digging in the yard e. All of the above

e. All of the above

What can the position of the canine's ears indicate? (39) Select one: a. When a dog is relaxed and comfortable the ears will be held naturally. b. When alert, the dog will raise the ears higher on his head and will direct them toward whatever is holding his interest. c. A dog will also raise his ears up and forward when he is feeling aggressive. d. If your dog has his ears pulled back slightly, he is signaling his intention to be friendly. e. All of the above

e. All of the above

Which of the following body parts are used in canine communication? (39) Select one: a. Eyes b. Mouth c. Ears d. Tail e. All of the above

e. All of the above

If a K9 Handler becomes injured, you should attempt to do which of the following __________. (39) Select one: a. Have the handler call his dog b. Give the K9 the load command at the K9 vehicle c. Attempt to get another K9 handler to handle the K9 d. Contact animal control to capture the K9 e. Any of the above

e. Any of the above

What are the requirements for an owner of a dangerous dog? (39) Select one: a. Register the dangerous dog with the animal control authority for the area in which the dog is kept. b. Post pictures of the dog on social media. c. Restrain the dangerous dog at all times on a leash in the immediate control of a person or in a secure enclosure. d. Both A & B e. Both A & C f. Both B & C

e. Both A & C