Behavior Management in Dogs and Cats Quiz

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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 (correct)
An interaction between the dog/cat and a person/other animal, resulting in injury/fright/trauma
An interaction between the dog/cat and a person/other animal initiated by the person/other animal, resulting in injury/fright/trauma
An interaction between the dog/cat and a person/other animal initiated by the dog/cat, resulting in injury/fright/trauma potentially

What is one of the principles of treating aggression in dogs and cats mentioned in the text?

Rewarding aggressive behavior
Punishment
Isolation
Motivation (correct)

What is recommended for safety in managing aggression in dogs and cats?

Ignoring safety measures
Safety muzzles and gates (correct)
Rewarding aggressive behavior
Encouraging aggressive behavior

What is advised for handling aggression in dogs and cats?

Change handling style (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a principle of aversive therapy mentioned in the text for treating aggression in dogs and cats?

Punishment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for managing a dog's territory in the SHAPE programme?

Keep a height advantage (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is advised regarding access to food in the SHAPE programme for managing aggression in dogs?

Make access to food conditional (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with attention-seeking behaviors according to the text?

Ignore attention-seeking behaviors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for creating distractions in managing aggression in dogs?

Create distractions that are no reward for the dog (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when the dog comes for 'normal' attention in the SHAPE programme?

Give a command before giving attention (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for enforcing verbal commands in the SHAPE programme?

Do not negotiate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a punishment in the SHAPE programme?

Use 'time out' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as important for everyone involved in the SHAPE programme?

Consistency (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome for the dog in the SHAPE programme?

More biddable/keener to please (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors affecting the ability to cope with stress in animals?

Concurrent stressors (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended as a coping strategy for dogs in the SHAPE programme?

Relaxation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested when coping strategies/behaviour modifications are not working for cats and dogs?

Pheromones (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended as a treatment for anxiety and conflict in cats and dogs when behaviour modifications are not working?

Environmental enrichment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a medication for dogs when coping strategies/behaviour modifications are not working?

Clomipramine (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended as a medication for dogs when coping strategies/behaviour modifications are not working?

Fluoxetine (trazodone) (D) Signup and view all the answers