Fear Free Shelters- Module 3b

True or False: Animals learn from their environment and from us all of the time, whether or not we are intentionally teaching them.

True

Positive punishment should be avoided because it can: A. Cause physical harm to an animal B. Cause emotional harm to an animal C. Increase the risk of aggressive behavior D. Compromise safety

All of the above

Providing good behavioral care includes which of the following? A. Reduce fear factors B. Increase creature comforts C. Provide considerate, positive predictable interactions D. Using tasty treats to teach dogs positive associations and to reward good behavior

All of the above

The 3 M's are a useful means of addressing any behavior problem in the shelter. They are:

Motivation, management, and modification

Which of the following treats would be best for distracting a dog during a lengthy procedure (provided the dog finds it to be very tasty):

Soft cheese spread

True or False: Strategies to manage and/or prevent problem behaviors are important to prevent animals from practicing unruly, reactive, and inappropriate behaviors. By identifying triggers for such behaviors, we can take simple actions to block them in order to reduce FAS and frustration and decrease such behaviors.

True

True or False: The more that animals practice performing unruly or undesirable behaviors, the more likely they will be to continue doing these behaviors.

True

Regarding the use of treats to help animals learn, all of the following statements are true, EXCEPT:

Using treats increases the risk of aggressive behavior

Trial and error learning, or operant conditioning, refers to:

creating an association between a behavior and a consequence

The best, most humane, and lest harmful way to motivate an animal to behave is by:

using positive reinforcement or rewarding good behavior