Dog Behavior Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What apsects of dogs should we use to assess their behavior?
A
- general energy level
- body axis
- stride
- muscle tone
- neck
- head (eyes)
- tail and tail carriage
- ear carriage
- weight balance
- breathing rate, panting
2
Q
How would a relaxed dog look like?
A
- general energy level - low
- body axis - not oriented at a stimulus
- stride - relaxed, loose gait
- muscle tone - relaxed
- neck - normal height
- head (eyes) - soft, not staring
- hackles - no hackling
- tail and tail carriage - noraml caariage
- ear carriage - normal
- weight balance - evenly balanced
- breathing rate, panting - normal breathing, mouth often open, relaxed
3
Q
How would an alert/aroused dog look like?
A
- general energy level - higher than relaxed
- body axis - pointed like an arrow
- stride - stiff, slow gait, often stationary
- muscle tone - tense
- neck - above normal height
- head (eyes) - staring
- tail and tail carriage - possible hackling on withers
- ear carriage - pulled high, oriented to stimulus
- weight balance - even or a little forward
- breathing rate, panting - often closed, lips tighter than normal
4
Q
How would a fearful/fear aggressive dog look like?
A
- general energy level - higher than normal
- body axis - not oriented at a stimulus
- stride - lower to ground, crouching
- muscle tone - tense
- neck - low
- head (eyes) - avoiding eye contact, possible whale eye
- hackles - possible hackling
- tail and tail carriage - low or tucked
- ear carriage - pulled down against body
- weight balance - more weight on rear legs
- breathing rate, panting - mouth closed, might be showing teeth, might bite if threatened
5
Q
How would a offensive aggressive dog look like?
A
- general energy level - higher than normal
- body axis - oriented at stimulus like an arrow
- stride - stiff, rigid
- muscle tone - tense
- neck - high
- head (eyes) - higher than normal
- hackles - possible hackling
- tail - above normal carriage
- ear carriage - higher than normal, aimed at stimulus
- weight balance - more weight on front legs
- breathing rate, panting - mouth closed, might be showing teeth, possible growling
6
Q
What are typical greeting behaviors in dogs?
A
- usually arching body
- soft muscle tone
- greeting lasting 7 seconds
- sniff inguinal area
7
Q
What is a consent test and what is it used for?
A
It is a test used to respect autonomy and build trust. It involves the peron approaching the animal (e.g., petting), then pausing briefly and then observing whether the dog re-engages or moves away.
8
Q
What are typical warning sign behaviors?
A
- becoming still
- hard stare
- lip lift
- growl
- snark
- bite
9
Q
What are some typical play behaviors for dogs?
A
- play bow
- loose body
- mutual engagament
look out for play behavior turning into predation
