21 Questions
What is the definition of aggression for the purposes of the lecture?
An interaction between the dog/cat and a person/other animal initiated by the dog/cat, resulting in injury/fright/trauma
What is one of the principles of treating aggression in dogs and cats mentioned in the text?
Motivation
What is recommended for safety in managing aggression in dogs and cats?
Safety muzzles and gates
What is advised for handling aggression in dogs and cats?
Change handling style
What is a principle of aversive therapy mentioned in the text for treating aggression in dogs and cats?
Punishment
What is recommended for managing a dog's territory in the SHAPE programme?
Keep a height advantage
What is advised regarding access to food in the SHAPE programme for managing aggression in dogs?
Make access to food conditional
What should be done with attention-seeking behaviors according to the text?
Ignore attention-seeking behaviors
What is recommended for creating distractions in managing aggression in dogs?
Create distractions that are no reward for the dog
What is advised in the SHAPE programme for managing a dog's movement in and out of the house?
Make the dog work to go in and out of the house
What should be done when the dog comes for 'normal' attention in the SHAPE programme?
Give a command before giving attention
What is recommended for enforcing verbal commands in the SHAPE programme?
Do not negotiate
What is suggested as a punishment in the SHAPE programme?
Use 'time out'
What is emphasized as important for everyone involved in the SHAPE programme?
Consistency
What is the expected outcome for the dog in the SHAPE programme?
More biddable/keener to please
What are the factors affecting the ability to cope with stress in animals?
Concurrent stressors
What is recommended as a coping strategy for dogs in the SHAPE programme?
Relaxation
What is suggested when coping strategies/behaviour modifications are not working for cats and dogs?
Pheromones
What is recommended as a treatment for anxiety and conflict in cats and dogs when behaviour modifications are not working?
Environmental enrichment
What is suggested as a medication for dogs when coping strategies/behaviour modifications are not working?
Clomipramine
What is recommended as a medication for dogs when coping strategies/behaviour modifications are not working?
Fluoxetine (trazodone)
Test your knowledge on managing behavior problems in dogs and cats with this quiz. Learn about approaches to treating aggression and anxiety in pets, and gain a deeper understanding of the principles of behavior management.
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