Temperament Testing For Dogs In A Shelter Setting
When assessing dogs in a shelter, we need to consider not only their body language but our own as well! Dr. Sara Bennett discusses how human body language can affect test performance and the steps you can take to avoid this while maintaining safe handling. Dr. Bennett also gives an overview of a few commonly used behavior assessments.
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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
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I did not view the entire presentation.
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Which of the following is NOT a valid definition? A dog temperament test is a:
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Test used as a form of a behavior assessment tool.
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A definitive test that accurately predicts the dog's behavior for all situations.
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Test used as an evaluation tool to classify individual animals.
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Tool to help determine a dog's overall temperament and threshold for aggression.
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Test that measures a dog's behavior and uses it as an attempt to predict the dog's behavior in another but similar situation.
Correct Answer
B. A definitive test that accurately predicts the dog's behavior for all situations. -
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The temperament test of a dog, in its simplest form, tests a behavioral response to a specific stimulus, at that time, in that that environment, by the individual dog being tested.
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True
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False
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A. True -
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Dog behavior assessments are needed to :
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Prevent the adoption of dangerously aggressive dogs.
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Identify at-risk dogs to make educated adoption recommendations and/or set up rehabilitation.
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Identify behavior problems.
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Help shelters identify relinquished animals at risk for behavior problems if adopted into a new home.
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All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
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Dog behavior assessments should:
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Be used as the sole determination of how the dog will respond to tested stimuli.
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Be used as a way to determine stimuli to which the dog should not be exposed.
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Be used as an ancillary tool supplementing information from other sources (e.g., an owner relinquishment questionnaire, staff experiences with the animal).
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Not to be used because they are too unreliable.
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Be used soley to determine where the dog should be housed while at the shelter.
Correct Answer
C. Be used as an ancillary tool supplementing information from other sources (e.g., an owner relinquishment questionnaire, staff experiences with the animal). -
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Useful behavior assessments require:
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Validity, reliability, feasibility and standardization.
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Validity, reliability, feasibility and optimization.
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Validity, sensibility, feasibility and standardization.
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Legibility, reliability, feasibility and standardization.
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Validity, reliability, ability, standardization.
Correct Answer
A. Validity, reliability, feasibility and standardization. -
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What are the basic environmental requirements to perform a behavior assessment for a dog?
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A small, quiet room that is less than 10'x10' in size and free of clutter and distractions, a white noise machine (if needed) and a place to tether a dog.
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A large, quiet room that is at least 10'x10' in size with clutter and distractions, a white noise machine (if needed) and a place to tether a dog.
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A large, quiet room that is at least 10'x10' in size and free of clutter and distractions, a music machine (if needed) and a place to tether a dog.
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A large, quiet room that is at least 10'x10' in size and free of clutter and distractions, a white noise machine (if needed) and a place to tether a dog.
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A large, quiet room that is less than 10'x10' in size and free of clutter and distractions, a white noise machine (if needed) and a place to cage a dog.
Correct Answer
D. A large, quiet room that is at least 10'x10' in size and free of clutter and distractions, a white noise machine (if needed) and a place to tether a dog. -
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When performing a behavior assessment, a high value item can be retrieved from the dog by:
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Waiting for the dog to drop the item and then moving the dog away from it by using the leash and your voice.
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Dropping several high value treats a few feet away, when the dog drops the item to go to the treats, pick the item up as the dog eats the treats from a distance.
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Using a high value toy to engage the dog and tossing it a few feet away, when the dog drops the item to go to the toy, pick the item up as the dog plays with the toy from a distance.
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Using a fake plastic hand to swipe the item away as the dog moves away from it.
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All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
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"Mix-It-Up" an example dog behavior assessment tool, was demonstrated in the presentation.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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The intent of the "Match Up II" behavior assessment is to:
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Identify aggressive dogs only.
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Identify unsocial dogs only.
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Gather information about the dogs, resulting in personality score and triage points.
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Match the type of aggression displayed to the breed of the dog.
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Separate the high risk from the low risk breeds of dogs.
Correct Answer
C. Gather information about the dogs, resulting in personality score and triage points. -
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Which of the following selections describe safe and fair dog behavior assessment practices?
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Drag a chair (do not pick it up); don't lean or loom over the dog; kneel on one knee with small dogs; don't push or pull the dog into position; give the dog time to "own" an item before taking it away; use a loose leash; and stop if the dog gives warning signs.
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Pick up a chair (do not drag it); don't lean or loom over the dog; kneel on one knee with small dogs; don't push or pull the dog into position; give the dog time to "own" an item before taking it away; use a loose leash; and stop if the dog gives warning signs.
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Pick up a chair (do not drag it); lean or loom over the dog; kneel on one knee with small dogs; don't push or pull the dog into position; give the dog time to "own" an item before taking it away; use a loose leash; and stop if the dog gives warning signs.
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Pick up a chair (do not drag it); don't lean or loom over the dog; kneel on one knee with small dogs; push or pull the dog into position; give the dog time to "own" an item before taking it away; use a loose leash; and stop if the dog gives warning signs.
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Pick up a chair (do not drag it); don't lean or loom over the dog; kneel on one knee with small dogs; don't push or pull the dog into position; give the dog time to "own" an item before taking it away; use a tight leash; and stop if the dog gives warning signs.
Correct Answer
B. Pick up a chair (do not drag it); don't lean or loom over the dog; kneel on one knee with small dogs; don't push or pull the dog into position; give the dog time to "own" an item before taking it away; use a loose leash; and stop if the dog gives warning signs. -
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