Fear Free
Name the four F's
Freeze, Fight, Flight, Fidget
True or False: Understanding body language can help us build trust with a dog and keep ourselves safe
True
True or False: According to the dress code you cannot wear sweatpants, leggings, athleisure
True
What does it mean when a cat hisses?
The cat may be angry, fearful, but is giving you signals to back off
True or False: PSPCA is related to the ASPCA
False
What is the purpose of Fear Free?
The mission is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them.
True or False: It is ok to sit fully on the ground with a dog if you feel comfortable with that dog.
False
If you are running late or need to call out who do you need to tell?
Devon, Sydney, or Lateefah.
What is one thing you can do with your eyes to make a cat feel more comfortable around you?
Slow Blink
True or False: Emancipet only does Spay / Neuter surgeries.
False!
- clinic appts
- some special surgeries
In a Fear Free environment, which sense do we try to positively influence by using pheromone sprays like Adaptil or Feliway
Smell
What type of handling do you use to keep yourself safe in a situation with an aggressive or escalating dog?
Defensive Handling
True or False: Being punctual and dependable is a crucial part of being a successful Intern (and future worker!)
True
Name 3 signs of a fearful cat.
flattened ears, crouched posture, hissing, dilated pupils, tucked tail, or hiding
What is the name of Tom's rescue?
Waiting on a Friend
What does FAS stand for?
Fear, Anxiety, Stress
When a dog shows the whites of their eyes while turning their head away, it’s called this.
Whale Eye
How much could the Savings Match Program match up to?
$1000
When a cat rubs its cheeks against furniture or people, it’s doing this.
Marking territory with scent glands
What is the name of Janine's / Speranza's group of aggressive french bulldogs?
What’s the term for gradually exposing an animal to a fear-inducing stimulus at a low level so they can learn it’s safe?
desensitization
What is the difference between a flagging tail and wagging tail?
Flagging tail is a sign of aggression or arousal and does not mean happy. A wagging tail should be lower than the top of the dog's body and typically means a happy dog.
Why is it important to keep professional boundaries with your coworkers while in the workplace?
- Affects how you are viewed, affects your work, can create problematic patterns or behaviors in the workplace
A cat kneading with its paws on a soft surface is a behavior originating from this.
kittenhood nursing behavior?
ACCT is Philly's only "Open Intake shelter" which means what?
They must take in any and every animal regardless or species, behavior or medical, or space.