Behavioral care For Treatable Dogs And Cats - Easier And Cheaper Than You Think

1. We hope that you enjoyed the video presentation. A certificate of attendance in your name will be awarded at the end of this quiz. To assure us that you have viewed the entire presentation, please check the box below.

I certify that I have listened to the entire presentation.

2. What are some common canine behavior problems seen in dogs who are surrendered to shelters?

Lack of training (e.g., jumpy, mouthy dogs)

Aggression towards strangers, other dogs, cats, and around food

Fear and anxiety

Separation anxiety

Incomplete house training

All of the above

3. Adoption screening and post-adoption follow-up are not key components of a shelter behavioral program.

True

False

4. Volunteers are the heart of a shelter behavioral program.

True

False

5. What are the different aspects of the behavioral evaluation process in a shelter environment?

Behavioral history on intake questionnaire

Behavioral assessment and tests

Behavior in the shelter

Behavioral triage which guides treatment and placement decisions

All of the above

6. The Asilomar Accords is a:

Source of recommendations about behavioral care for animals in shelters

Rescue organization that is a model of behavioral care for animals in shelters

Document providing guidelines for classifying shelter pets to create common terminology

List of behavioral modification techniques for various behavioral problems

7. Networking with other shelters and rescue organizations that have different programs, focus, or are in a different community:

Provides other options for pets who are more challenging to place.

Should not be encouraged because it might increase competition for funding.

Is difficult to do because the goals are usually very different.

Requires a lot more coordination than it is worth.

Often causes potential adopters to look outside of your shelter for a pet to adopt.

8. Special Behavior Adoption Programs require full disclosure about the pet's behavioral problem to potential adopters.

True

False

9. What are some common feline behavior problems seen in cats who are surrendered to shelters?

Fear

Aggression towards people and other cats

Unaffectionate towards people

(a), (b) and (c)

Both (b) and (c)

10. "Treat buckets" for dogs in a shelter environment:

Is the best way to ensure the dogs receive proper nutrition

Creates positive associations with people

Is a form of training a dog to have “Four feet on the floor” (i.e., not to jump)

Should be used only for adult dogs

Both (b) and (c)

All of the above

11. Treating behavior problems begins with:

Help from only an animal behaviorist

Clear definitions

An involved behavioral modification plan

Exposing the animal to the problem

Removing all stress from the environment