Section 1-1 to 1-5
What is the closest relative and ancestor of the dog?
The Wolf
From what age does the Neo-natal period run?
3 days-12 days
When should you NOT muzzle your dog?
When it's choking, vomiting, or face injures.
What is the #1 weapon against dog bites?
Education
Gender, physical health, genetic quality, and age
What does T.E.N stand for?
Teeth, Ears, and Nails
What are calming signs?
A sign used by another dog to calm one that is stressed.
What is the average breathing rate for a dog?
10-30 per minute.
What emotions are linked to aggression?
Stress, fear, and anger
What is a Fomite?
A surface that can carry germs.
The body's reaction to any event, good or bad.
Biological value is the measure of a proteins...?
ability to be used by the body
How does the United States Department of Agriculture regulate the pet food industry?
Regulates the identification, labeling, and approval of pet food ingredients.
How do dogs learn best?
Repetition, cause-effect, and association
A Pug
What is the order for predation?
Scanning, Alerting, Targeting, and Stalking
What are subunit vaccines?
What are the 4 types of skulls?
Dolichocephalic, Mesocephalic, Brachycephalic, and Extreme Brachycephalic.
Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence.
What should parents teach their children to prevent dog bites?
Don't approach a dog without adult permission.
What is the limbic system in the brain responsible for?
Strong overwhelming emotions
Who is credited for proposing the idea of classical conditioning?
Ivan Pavlov
role-changes, look-aways, and calming signals.
What are the steps of grooming?
Assessment, Brushing, Bathing, Rinse, Dry, Brushing, T.E.N.