Puppy Development
When do puppies eyes and ears open?
2-3 weeks
What does a stretched-out rabbit indicate?
Relaxation
What type of reward can be particularly effective when teaching recall?
A highly desirable reward, such as food
Should you approach an unfamiliar animal loudly?
No
What is a territory?
An area defended by an animal, often marked by scent.
When is the transition period in puppies
2-3 weeks
What does rabbit thumping and grunting indicate?
Fear or anger
What is the purpose of clicker training?
To mark the desired behaviour precisely. It also speeds the process up.
What does two doors to freedom mean?
Two closed doors between and animal and escape.
What is flight distance?
The distance at which an animal flees from an approaching threat.
At what age should puppies receive a variety of positive experiences?
What may a cockatiel's very high crest indicate?
Fear or real excitement
What is counterconditioning?
Pairing a feared or unpleasant stimulus with something pleasant.
Which procedures should be completed first?
- Painful procedure
- Invasive procedure (eg temperature)
- Low stress procedure
Low stress procedure
What is personal space?
The space surrounding an animal that it may defend.
At approximately what age does the fear response being?
6-7 weeks
Why do small dogs tend to bark more than big dogs?
Fear due to size
What is substitution?
Teaching an alternative response to replace an unwanted behaviour.
Why should animals become familiar with their travel carriers?
To reduce stress during transportation. The unknown is often very stressful.
The distance an animal moves away before returning to its group is known as ...........
Social distance
How do litter mates respond when a puppy bites too hard during play?
They typically yelp and stop playing.
Why is it so important for handlers to understand normal animal behaviour?
To recognise changes from the normal and to identify stress early
What happens when attention is withdrawn from a puppy that jumps up for attention?
The reward of attention is removed and extinction will occur as there is no point to jumping up.
What may happen when animals are repeatedly restrained with force?
They are most likely to become more and more difficult to handle.
What factors can contribute to aggression?
Genetics, hormones, experiences and environment