Deck 6: Animal Behavior and Restraint

Question 1

It is reasonable to confine a puppy in a crate as part of a house training program for:

A) an entire 8-hour workday
B) all of the time, except when the puppy is taken outside to eliminate
C) only for as long as the puppy can be expected to control its bladder and bowels, based on its age
D) never more than an hour at a time

Answer 1

only for as long as the puppy can be expected to control its bladder and bowels, based on its age

Question 2

Withholding affection when a dog jumps up to greet you is an example of:

A) positive reinforcement
B) negative reinforcement
C) positive punishment
D) negative punishment

Answer 2

negative punishment

Question 3

The best way to prevent or resolve normal puppy destructive behavior is to:

A) verbally scold the dog.
B) put the dog in "time out" whenever it is caught chewing.
C) provide a variety of toys to make household objects less appealing.
D) make sure the environment is quiet at all times to prevent noise stress.

Answer 3

provide a variety of toys to make household objects less appealing.

Question 4

The most important socialization period in pups is:

A) 2 to 7 weeks
B) 3 to 12 weeks
C) 3 to 6 months
D) 6 to 12 months

Question 5

Cats scratch objects for several reasons. Which reason is least supported by behavioral scientists?

A) To mark their territory
B) To stretch their muscles and to play
C) To remove the worn outer sheaths from their claws
D) To retaliate against their owner

Question 6

Eight-week-old puppies can usually be kept in a crate for a maximum of _____ hours without soiling their crate.

A) 1 to 2
B) 4 to 6
C) 5 to 7
D) 8 to 10

Question 7

Which statement about chewing, digging, and other "destructive" canine behaviors is most accurate?

A) They are usually misinterpreted as manifestations of other, preventable behavioral problems.
B) They signify normal developmental and investigative behaviors.
C) They can often be controlled by providing more appropriate toys and activities for the dog.
D) They should consistently be punished to prevent a habit from forming and to establish the owner as the "alpha animal."

Question 8

Which behavior organization is the largest organization in North America dedicated to the study of animal behavior?

A) Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians
B) Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians
C) National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
D) Animal Behavior Society

Question 9

The best way to establish good litter box habits in a kitten is to:

A) take the kitten to the box whenever it needs to eliminate, grasp its paws, and make scratching motions
B) be sure the kitten observes the queen eliminating in a litter box
C) confine the kitten in a small room with a litter box
D) provide a clean, accessible litter box with fine-grained litter material at a moderate depth

Question 10

The association of a particular activity with a punishment or reward is referred to as:

A) classical conditioning
B) operant conditioning
C) instinct
D) imprinting

Question 11

The pattern of behaviors that bonds animals to their caretakers in early life is referred to as:

A) classical conditioning
B) operant conditioning
C) instinct
D) imprinting

Question 12

Stalking and pouncing behavior with no evidence of growling indicates:

A) separation anxiety
B) predatory aggression
C) interdog aggression
D) house soiling

Question 13

An immediate pleasant occurrence that follows a behavior is referred to as:

A) positive reinforcement
B) negative reinforcement
C) positive punishment
D) negative punishment

Question 14

The most common problem for which dog owners seek guidance is:

A) aggression
B) house soiling
C) separation anxiety
D) cognitive dysfunction

Question 15

Veterinarians who meet specific criteria can become board certified as behavior specialists by the:

A) Animal Behavior Society
B) American Veterinary Medical Association
C) State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
D) American College of Veterinary Behavior

Question 16

Which type of problem is usually induced by an animal being exposed to either an unpredictable environment or to inconsistent or inappropriate punishment?

A) conflict-related
B) cognitive dysfunction
C) interdog aggression
D) house soiling

Question 17

The most important socialization period in kittens is:

A) 2 to 7 weeks
B) 4 to 16 weeks
C) 3 to 6 months
D) 6 to 12 months

Question 18

The use of electric fences to help a dog learn the boundaries it may navigate is an example of:

A) positive reinforcement
B) negative reinforcement
C) positive punishment
D) negative punishment

Question 19

Ethology refers to:

A) ethical behaviors of trainers
B) behavioral acts done with no obvious reason
C) treatment of behavior problems
D) the study of animal behavior

Question 20

The attribution of human characteristics and emotions to animals is referred to as:

A) anthropomorphism
B) operant conditioning
C) habituation
D) imprinting

Question 21

Clients most often report problem aggressive behavior in dogs directed toward:

A) people
B) other dogs
C) cats
D) furniture

Question 22

Spraying an object with something that has a foul odor or taste to keep a pet from chewing it is an example of:

A) desensitization
B) aversion therapy
C) extinction
D) habituation

Question 23

The best way to handle a small nonaggressive, nonfearful dog is to:

A) grasp it gently by the scruff
B) grasp it gently under the chin
C) place your hand around the thorax
D) snug its body close to yours
E) all of the above

Question 24

For veterinary treatment, friendly cats are best restrained by:

A) the owner
B) placing them into a cat bag
C) applying minimal physical restraint
D) a sharp tone of voice

Question 25

Which of the following is the most common behavior problem in pet birds and small animals?

A) Biting
B) Fleeing
C) Freezing in position
D) Hiding

Question 26

Which teeth on the cat cause the deepest puncture wounds if you are bitten?

A) Incisors
B) Canines
C) Premolars
D) Molars

Question 27

What technique can be used on a cat that is objecting vigorously to an IV injection into the femoral vein?

A) A back leg sticking out of a burrito wrapped towel
B) Sitting position with a hand on the neck and both front legs held
C) Sternal recumbency with the front legs over the edge of the table
D) Cat muzzle and scruffing the neck with the cat in lateral recumbency

Question 28

A dog's head dropped lower than its shoulders, tail straight out, and looking right at you indicates a dog that is:

A) normal and well adjusted
B) nervous
C) frightened
D) aggressive

Question 29

Clients most often report a problem with aggressive behavior in cats directed toward:

A) people
B) dogs
C) other cats
D) furniture

Question 30

Which statement is true regarding litter boxes for cats?

A) One box is sufficient for multiple cats.
B) Litter box material should be coarse-grained and firm.
C) The box should be kept full of litter, to just below the rim of the container.
D) Litter boxes should be cleaned daily.

Question 31

Voice commands usually work very well with which of these animals?

A) Dogs
B) Cats
C) Sheep
D) Rabbits

Question 32

Veterinary behaviorists recommend that the cat litter box be changed:

A) daily
B) every other day
C) weekly
D) monthly

Question 33

When restraining an aggressive dog, which technique is least appropriate?

A) Applying a gauze muzzle
B) Pulling it from the cage to jump to the floor
C) Snubbing
D) Sedation and holding the dog in lateral recumbency

Question 34

Behaviors that animals show in situations involving social conflict are:

A) territorial
B) agonistic
C) instinctual
D) investigative

Question 35

What restraint technique will you use on a dog to obtain a vaginal smear?

A) Sternal recumbency
B) Sitting position
C) Lateral recumbency
D) Standing

Question 36

According to statistics, which of the following is true about dog bites?

A) Castrated male dogs bite less.
B) Selection of female dogs may reduce biting incidents
C) More than 50% of children have sustained a bite by the age of 18
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 37

Before attempting to remove a dog or cat from its cage, the first consideration is to:

A) talk to it in a loud, commanding voice
B) find an escape route for yourself
C) have a sedative injection ready for administration
D) close all escape routes

Question 38

The process of exposing a young animal to new experiences, people, other animals, and places with the goal of preventing fearful or anxious behavior as adults is referred to as:

A) agnostication
B) reinforcement
C) socialization
D) imprinting

Question 39

To do a cystocentesis, what position would you hold a dog or cat?

A) Dorsal recumbency
B) Sternal recumbency
C) Ventral recumbency
D) Supine recumbency

Question 40

Exposing a pet that is afraid of children to children using increased periods of time and decreasing distance is an example of:

A) desensitization
B) avoidance therapy
C) extinction
D) command-response-reward

Question 41

When collecting blood from the jugular vein of a dog, the most appropriate restraint technique is:

A) sternal recumbency
B) ventral-dorsal recumbency
C) transverse recumbency
D) lateral recumbency

Question 42

Which option is best to use for lifting a 90-lb pregnant dog?

A) One arm around the neck and one under the abdomen
B) One arm around the chest and the other around the back legs
C) Putting the front legs on a table and boosting the back end up
D) One person controlling the neck and chest, the other controlling the abdomen and rear