General Dog Care
All healthy human foods are safe and healthy for dogs...
True or False
False
Why does my dog shake and roll around on the ground after a bath?
To get rid of the new fresh scent and return to their old scent.
How would you feel if your friend was talking badly about you behind your back?
angry/sad/upset/hurt/betrayed
Identify 2 coping skills you can use when you’re feeling angry?
Deep breathing/taking a break/positive thoughts/distracting self with something enjoyable/expressing emotions/etc.
What is a dog's strongest sense?
Sense of smell
When disciplining your dog, it is best to raise your voice/yell at him/her so they know what they did wrong..
True or false
False
What does it likely mean when my dog's ears go flat and all the way back?
They are afraid.
If someone was to continuously interrupt you while you were speaking, how would you feel?
annoyed/irritated/frustrated/angry
Physical activity releases a naturally produced chemical in your brain which can cause you to feel more happy.
True or False
True
What does it mean to ‘work cooperatively’ when solving a problem with someone?
talking calmly with the person, focusing on the problem, helping each other come to a resolution, compromising, etc.
Are dogs omnivores, herbivores, or carnivores?
Omnivores: they eat meat, vegetables, and grains
What does it mean when my dog's tail is raised above his spine and wagging?
He is excited.
What are 2 physical warning signals of your anger?
Muscles tensing/heavy breathing/increased heart rate/etc.
Sometimes just naming the emotion we feel can help us feel more in charge of our emotions. True or False
True
Do you think our feelings can affect our ability to make good decisions?
Yes
Dogs can learn the names of their toys. True or False
True: Rico, a border collie, learnt the names of 200 toys and can reliably fetch the correct toy when asked to.
Why does my dog pant?
To cool down - they do not sweat to cool down like humans
Describe a time when you felt worried...
Answers will vary
When you feel sad, what physical body signals alert you that you feel sad?
How about when you are happy?
Answers will vary
If you were granted 3 wishes what would you wish for?
:)
Name 3 things you should or shouldn't do when disciplining your dog....
Why does my dog sniff everything on a walk?
It is their primary way they interpret the world around them and making sense of everything. It's their form of Google or Facebook.
So asking a dog to go on a walk without sniffing is like asking a human to go for a walk without looking at anything except for what is exactly in front of them.
How does it make you feel when you’re not listened to?
upset/hurt/sad/depressed/frustrated/angry
Why do coping skills/stress management strategies help us to feel better?
They help us to calm down, think about things clearly, manage our emotions, express our needs and feelings, etc.
How could you politely tell someone that they are making you upset?
Use a calm voice, state what they are doing that is upsetting you, ask them to please stop, etc