3-4
The maternal antibodies wear off of puppies somewhere between __________.
16 to 20 weeks
Dominance is a real problem with many dogs and the reason that many of them need to be re-homed.
False
The majority of dog bites occur in
Children
In dealing with an emergency situation, which of the following should be a handler's number one priority?
Safety of all those involved and near by
What is the number one killer of dogs under the age of three?
Euthanasia
_________ is the nutrient and antibody rich milk that is produced by the mother mammals that provides immunity against other diseases
colostrum
In training, the consequence is
Anything that the handler does (good, bad, neutral) in response to the behavior of the dog
Who is to blame for a dog that is properly contained in a kennel and bites an unattended child?
the parents
Dogs that are vomiting should not be muzzled because
They can choke on their vomit
From what age does the Transition period run?
13-20 days
A killed vaccine is a
a killed version of a pathogen that caused the same immune reaction as the living pathogen would
who is credited with developing the idea of Operant Conditioning?
BF Skinner
One study done over a 6 year period calculated that there are ______ dog bite fatalities per year.
18
What are some actions that can be taken to ensure that safety is a priority?
Watching the animal for signs of stress or aggression prior to rendering aid
Which of the following is something you would not want in a puppy class?
Harsh physical corrections
A live vaccine is a
a pathogen that is weakened to the point that it cannot cause harmful symptoms in the dog
Most problem behaviors are due to
Lack of training and socialization
What is the #1 weapon against dog bites?
Education
Which of the following restraint techniques is most useful in taking a dog's temperature?
Head-lock restraint
What are 3 reasons that dogs under the age of three years old are euthanized?
Untrained dogs, Unsocialized dogs, Uneducated people
Subunit vaccines are
vaccines in which the genes that cause harmful symptoms have been deleted. Therefore, the pathogen is still injected into the host animal, but is unable to cause harmful side effects. The body responds by producing antibodies.
___________ can also be thought of as learning by cause and effect; the dog's actions or behaviors can influence, effect or operate on his environment
Operant Conditioning
Why are dog bites in boys under 14 years of age more common than in girls of the same age range?
Boys tend to be more rough and aggressive in play and actions
In which of the following situations is it okay to muzzle a dog?
If the dog is conscious and in pain, or may be moved in to pain
What is something that should be introduced to puppies during the socialization period?
Children