Saving Lives With Behavior Modification: IT's Easier And Cheaper Than You Think
Think you can't afford to treat the behavior problems of dogs in your shelter? Think it's too difficult and time-consuming? Think you don't have the staff or the space to work with these kinds of issues? Sheila D'Arpino, DVM, DACVB, Shelter Applied Animal Behaviorist for the Center of Shelter Dogs in Boston, walks you through easy, cost effective methods that have saved thousands of animal lives.
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What are the Asilomar Accords?
- A.
A source of recommendations about behavioral care for animals in shelters
- B.
A rescue organization that is a model of behavioral care for animals in shelters
- C.
Guidelines for classifying shelter pets used to create common terminology and data keeping for shelters across the country
- D.
A list of behavioral modification techniques for various behavioral problems
- E.
A list of all of the shelters and rescue organizations in the United States that provide behavioral treatment to animals in their care
Correct Answer
C. Guidelines for classifying shelter pets used to create common terminology and data keeping for shelters across the country -
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A shelter behavior program:
- A.
Optimizes pet behavioral health.
- B.
Assesses behavior.
- C.
Maximizes the likelihood of successful adoptions.
- D.
All of the above.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above. -
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What are the components of a shelter behavior program?
- A.
Assessment and evaluation
- B.
Welfare
- C.
Adoptability maximization and improvement
- D.
Placement in homes
- E.
Post-adoption support
- F.
All of the above
Correct Answer
F. All of the above -
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Volunteers are the heart of a shelter behavior program.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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What are the different aspects of the behavior assessment process in a shelter environment?
- A.
Behavior history/Intake questionnaire
- B.
Behavior evaluation/Tests
- C.
Behavior in the shelter/Daily rounds
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
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Welfare in the shelter does not include:
- A.
Pet birthday celebrations.
- B.
Bedding and toys.
- C.
Training for dogs and scratching surfaces for cats.
- D.
Play groups with other animals of the same species.
- E.
Time with people.
Correct Answer
A. Pet birthday celebrations. -
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Maximizing/improving adoptability involves a detailed behavior modification plan for all animals.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 8.
What are some common feline behavior problems seen in cats who are surrendered to a shelter?
- A.
Fear
- B.
Inappropriate elimination
- C.
Aggression toward people and other cats
- D.
Unaffectionate behavior toward people
- E.
A, B and C
- F.
B, C and D
Correct Answer
E. A, B and C -
- 9.
What are some common canine behavior problems seen in dogs who are surrendered to shelters?
- A.
Lack of training (e.g., jumpy, mouthy dogs)
- B.
Aggression toward strangers, dogs, cats and around food
- C.
Fear and anxiety
- D.
Separation anxiety
- E.
Incomplete house training
- F.
All of the above
Correct Answer
F. All of the above -
- 10.
Networking with other shelters and rescue organizations that have different programs, different focus, or are in a different community:
- A.
May provide other options for pets who are more challenging to place.
- B.
Should not be encouraged, because it might increase competition for funding.
- C.
Is difficult to do because the goals are usually very different.
- D.
Requires a lot more coordination than it is worth.
- E.
Often causes potential adopters to look outside of your shelter for a pet to adopt.
Correct Answer
A. May provide other options for pets who are more challenging to place. -
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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
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I did not view the entire presentation.
Correct Answer
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