Saving Lives Through Integrated Medical And Behavioral Programs, Part 1

The medical department’s protocols to prevent transmissible disease and injuries may come into direct conflict with the behavior department’s protocols to socialize, exercise, and train dogs. How do... see moreyou choose the best approaches to balance medical and behavioral needs? Shelter veterinarians and leading trainers/advocates of behavior programs will address this issue by providing their perspectives and case studies for merging critical medical and behavioral programs in shelters to increase their life-saving capacity.

Presenters: Dr. Cynda Crawford and Aimee Sadler
Date: May 2014
Venue: University of Florida's 7th Annual Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference see less

2. What are some benefits of play groups?

The mental and physical outlet of play groups can create higher receptivity to training.

For dog to dog issues, socially healthy dogs can be much more effective trainers than humans.

Play groups can help determine sociability more accurately.

A and C.

All of the above.

3. Play groups:

Often lead to uncorrectable and inappropriate play between dogs.

Require greater staff capacity.

Do not enhance quality of life for many sheltered dogs.

Provide more comprehensive information for adoption matches.

Often increase tension between dogs co-habitating in kennels.

5. We hope you have enjoyed the presentation. If you receive a passing score, a Certificate of Attendance in your name will be awarded at the end of this quiz. Please let us know if you have viewed the entire presentation.

I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.

I did not view the entire presentation.

6. Which of the following five freedoms are categorized as behavioral/emotional in this presentation?

Freedom from Hunger and Thirst; and Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease.

Freedom to Express Normal Behavior; and Freedom from Discomfort.

Freedom to Express Normal Behavior; and Freedom from Fear and Distress.

Freedom from Discomfort; and Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease.

None of the above.

8. What does Dr. Crawford emphasize as the crux to achieving quality of life?

Reaching a balance between both physical and behavioral health.

Emphasizing behavioral health needs above medical health needs.

Prioritizing animal safety from any potential exposure to injury or disease above behavioral health.

None of the above.

All of the above.

9. Which of the following statements is false?

Stress is defined as the response of an organism to a demand placed upon it to change or adapt.

Stress is defined as a physical, chemical or emotional factor that causes bodily tension and may be a factor in disease causation.

Distress is defined as a pain or suffering affecting the body, a bodily part or the mind.

Stress and distress are generally the same thing.

We strive to reduce stress and eliminate distress.

10. What are a few required qualifications for a play group's lead dog handler?

Certification, confidence, experience and communication skills.

Certification, confidence, flexibility and communication skills.

Comfort with multiple dogs, confidence, flexibility and communication skills.

Comfort with multiple dogs, experience, flexibility and communication skills

None of the above.

11. Which of the following five freedoms are categorized as "medical" in this presentation?

Freedom from Hunger and Thirst; and Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease.

Freedom from Hunger and Thirst; and Freedom from Discomfort.

Freedom from Hunger and Thirst; Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease; and Freedom from Discomfort.

Freedom from Hunger and Thirst; Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease; and Freedom from Fear and Distress.

None of the above.