Animal Behavior
These are the colors we use when discussing the zones of regulation
When practicing positive reinforcement, you're striving to achieve these two things
Success and Consistency
This type of collar is just a loop with a buckle and a small ring to hook a leash onto
Flat Buckle Collar
This is when there is too many of one animal
Overpopulation
This type of collar digs into the skin with pointy tips that can puncture the skin and cause harm
A Prong Collar
When a cat's tail is straight up with a gentle curve at the tip, they're usually feeling like this
Happy
Changing a dog's negative emotional response to a situation or experience to a positive response is usually referred to as this
Counter Conditioning
This type of collar consists of two loops to help prevent a dog from slipping out of it
A Martingale Collar
A picture of an adoptable animal with words describing why one should adopt them is called this
Adoption poster
This type of collar can be especially harmful, and can result in negative outcomes like strangulation, neck strain, nerve damage, or even death
A Choke Chain
Sick, sad, tired, hungry
When a dog develops an involuntary reaction to a stimulus (ie. salivating for food), we call it this
Classical Conditioning
This type of collar has an additional loop for the dog's muzzle, but does not harm or inhibit the dog in any way.
An animal, just like a person, needs this every day to stimulate their brain and improve their quality of life. It's not just essential, it's also fun!
Enrichment
This type of collar can lead to easier abuse, and can increase fear and aggression due to the use of electric currents
List three behaviors a dog might perform if they are feeling nervous
Yawning, licking their lips, a big shake, stretching, panting, scratching, or sniffing
Dogs are motivated by... (list three of the four motivations)
Food, Affection, Play, Other Animals
This type of harness has two clip points: one on the dog's chest and one on the dog's back
A Front Clip Harness
The Humane Society of Charlotte isn't just an animal shelter, it's actually known as one of these
Animal Resource Center
Aversive collars are harmful to dogs, and can also increase these behaviors
Reactivity, Fear, or Aggression
When cats are feeling frightened, it's important to give them these two things
A place to hide and the opportunity to get up high.
When a voluntary behavior equates to a positive consequence, we call it this
Operant Conditioning
This type of harness has additional fabric covering the dog.
List all of the Five Freedoms (order doesn't matter)
Freedom from hunger and thirst
Freedom from discomfort
Freedom from pain/injury/illness
Freedom to express normal behavior
Freedom from fear and distress
The skin of a dog's neck is sensitive. While ours is 10-15 cells thick, theirs is this many cells thick
3-5 Cells Thick