Dog Behavior
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What is the primary function of instincts in an individual's life?

  • To protect oneself from predators
  • To facilitate life (correct)
  • To facilitate social behavior
  • To learn new behaviors
  • What is an example of an instinctive behavior in dogs?

  • Protecting their toys and belongings (correct)
  • Forming friendships with other dogs
  • Learning to sit on command
  • Running away from loud noises
  • What is the term for sudden and unchanging reactions to various stimuli in animals?

  • Aggressive behavior
  • Social behavior
  • Instincts
  • Reflexes (correct)
  • What is an example of a reflex in animals?

    <p>Withdrawal of a limb in response to pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can an exaggerated reflex indicate?

    <p>Both b and c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of instincts in the animal kingdom?

    <p>To facilitate the life of the individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of instinctive behaviors?

    <p>They are inherited, not formed by learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a decreased or absent reflex indicate?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the innate behaviors that are observed in many living things in the animal kingdom?

    <p>Instincts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an instinctive behavior in animals?

    <p>Breeding and nesting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Dog Behavior

    • Some dog breeds, like Terriers, bark more than others because they were bred to signal to their owners about prey or caution them over something.

    Sniffing

    • Dogs sniff each other's behinds to gather information about emotional state, diet, and gender due to their strong sense of smell.

    Biting

    • Playful biting is an inherited behavior from shepherd herding instincts, even in domesticated dogs.

    Burying

    • Dogs bury things due to an instinct inherited from their wild predecessors, who buried food to ensure it wouldn't be stolen by other animals.

    Learning Behavior

    • Behavior is categorized into innate, learned, and social behavior.
    • Innate behaviors are inherited and occur naturally, with little environmental influence.

    Digging

    • Some breeds, like Westy and Yorkshire Terrier, were bred as hunters and dug up burrows of rats and rabbits, leading to the inherited behavior of digging.

    Carrying Items

    • Dogs may carry items due to inherited hunting instincts, such as carrying prey in their mouths, or due to nervous behavior.

    Innate Behaviors

    • Innate behaviors are inherited and occur naturally, with little environmental influence.
    • Examples of innate behaviors include breeding, nesting, and offspring care.

    Reflexes

    • Reflexes are sudden and unchanging reactions to stimuli, found in animals with a nervous system.
    • Examples of reflexes include the patellar reflex, biceps reflex, and triceps reflex.
    • Reflexes can be affected by lesions, physical limitations, excitement, and fear.

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    This quiz covers dog behavior, including their habits and traits. Learn about terriers and similar breeds, as well as dog socialization habits.

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