Co-regulation
what is animal nervous system co-regulation?
when a human and an animal influence each others emotions
what animals can you train?
any animal
what emotions do animals have?
fear, joy, anger, sadness, and affection
what animals have passed the mirror test?
great apes, elephants, dolphins, orcas, magpies, ants
what part of a horses brain isn't fully developed?
frontal cortex
how do you co-regulate with and animal?
act the way you want your animal to act
at what point can you start training an animal?
if they're eating on their own you can train them
how do animals experience emotions?
they don't really "think" about feelings, they experience them as reactions
what is the mirror test?
a study to test self recognition in animals
what is kinaesthetic memory?
muscle memory
what are benefits of co-regulation?
it can reduce stress, and increase feelings of safety and security
why are animals most motivated by food
in the wild, food is vital for survival, so that makes it good motivation
what is emotional intelligence?
the ability to recognize and respond to others feelings
what do scientists use to tell if animals pass the mirror test?
a marker, like paint or a sticker
what are some examples of deception?
playing dead or making themselves appear bigger.
co-regulation is helpful in what context?
with therapy animals
at what age can you start riding a horse?
at 3 once their bones are fully developed
what are some highly social animals?
dogs, elephants, dolphins, and crows
when was the mirror test invented?
1970
from up to what distance can horses hear your heart beat?
4 feet away
how can co-regulation help with training?
having a strong emotional bond with an animal makes training easier
does positive or negative reinforcement work better?
positive
highly social animals demonstrate what emotions?
empathy, greif, and cooperation
what is animal self-awareness?
if an animal is self aware, then it realizes that is has a self separate from other beings
dogs have the mental capacity of what?
a 2-3 year old human