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Question 1

What is the primary method used for tackling Separation anxiety in dogs?

Answer 1

Exposure therapy and a particular form of desensitization

Question 2

What is the core principle of exposure therapy?

Answer 2

Face the fear approach

Question 3

What does avoidance of fear lead to?

Answer 3

It does not help the nervous system adjust and can worsen the fear

Question 4

What happens to the feared object or situation when avoided?

Answer 4

It remains novel and anxiety provoking

Question 5

True or False: Avoidance can improve a dog’s condition.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

What is the consequence of prolonged avoidance in dogs left alone?

Answer 6

The novelty of being alone increases the strength of the stimulus

Question 7

What is the recommended technique for helping dogs with Separation anxiety?

Answer 7

Gradual exposure to home alone time

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The exposure to fear should be at an intensity that does not produce _______.

Answer 8

fear

Question 9

What is in vivo exposure?

Answer 9

Directly facing the thing, object, or activity that one is frightened of

Question 10

What is imaginal exposure?

Answer 10

Vividly imagining the thing that one is frightened of

Question 11

What is virtual reality exposure?

Answer 11

Using virtual reality equipment to simulate the feared situation

Question 12

What is the main approach for exposure therapy with dogs?

Answer 12

In vivo exposure

Question 13

What is flooding in the context of exposure therapy?

Answer 13

Turning up the intensity of the fear-inducing stimulus to the maximum

Question 14

What are two major problems with flooding for dogs?

Answer 14

• It can worsen the problem
• It is unethical and inhumane

Question 15

What is learned helplessness?

Answer 15

A condition where a dog gives up because it learns that its behavior does not change the aversive situation

Question 16

True or False: Flooding can sometimes work with dogs.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What is the risk associated with flooding?

Answer 17

It can make the dog worse and lead to learned helplessness

Question 18

What is a fear hierarchy?

Answer 18

A construct used for gradual exposure that ranks fears from least to most intense

Question 19

How does gradual exposure differ from flooding?

Answer 19

Gradual exposure uses low intensity while flooding uses maximum intensity

Question 20

What is systematic desensitization in human psychology?

Answer 20

Gradual exposure combined with relaxation exercises

Question 21

What is the goal of gradual exposure for dogs with Separation anxiety?

Answer 21

To expose them to the feared stimulus at a super low intensity

Question 22

What is the first step for someone who is frightened of elevators?

Answer 22

Learning relaxation techniques

This helps manage the fear response independently of exposure to the elevator.

Question 23

How can dogs be taught to relax?

Answer 23

Using simple training techniques such as:
* Down stay
* Stationing behaviors

These techniques can help dogs become more relaxed over time.

Question 24

What is habituation?

Answer 24

A decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations

Example: Increasing familiarity with a new ringtone leads to diminished attention over time.

Question 25

What is the goal of gradual exposure in the context of dog training?

Answer 25

To present a low-intensity stimulus repeatedly until the dog hardly notices it ## Footnote This helps dogs become accustomed to previously frightening stimuli.

Question 26

What is extinction in behavioral terms?

Answer 26

The weakening of previously learned associations between feared objects and bad outcomes over time ## Footnote This process can help dogs connect home alone time with calmness rather than fear.

Question 27

What does it mean to keep a dog under threshold?

Answer 27

To ensure the dog remains calm and does not experience anxiety during training ## Footnote This is crucial for effective desensitization.

Question 28

Why is it important for dog owners to observe their dog's body language?

Answer 28

To become experts in their own dog's behavior and identify anxiety signs ## Footnote Understanding normal behavior helps in assessing anxiety levels.

Question 29

What are displacement activities in dogs?

Answer 29

Normal behaviors that occur in the wrong context, indicating anxiety ## Footnote Examples include yawning when anxious or excessive licking.

Question 30

What is the significance of a 'day in the life of' study for dog owners?

Answer 30

To track and understand their dog's normal behaviors in various situations ## Footnote This helps differentiate between normal and anxious behaviors.

Question 31

What is the primary training technique recommended for separation anxiety?

Answer 31

Desensitization ## Footnote Research indicates that this method is more effective than operant conditioning for this issue.

Question 32

Why can't dogs express their preference for training approaches?

Answer 32

Dogs cannot communicate their preferences, so trainers must choose humane and effective methods ## Footnote Ethical training involves considering the dog's comfort during training.

Question 33

True or False: Dogs can understand and apply relaxation techniques like humans.

Answer 33

False ## Footnote Dogs cannot consciously employ relaxation techniques in stressful situations.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The process of gradually exposing dogs to fear-inducing stimuli is called _______.

Answer 34

desensitization

Question 35

What should trainers avoid during training sessions to prevent stress in dogs?

Answer 35

Forcing dogs through a hierarchy of fear they are uncomfortable with ## Footnote This can lead to flooding and increased anxiety.

Question 36

What are some signs of anxiety in dogs that trainers should be aware of?

Answer 36

Signs include: * Excessive barking * Whining * Body posture changes ## Footnote Understanding these signs helps in keeping the dog under threshold.