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Stress Reduction For Shelter Dogs

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Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC and Behavioral Consultant for the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, gives an insightful presentation at the 2012 ASPCA/Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference. Discussed are key components of the stress response as well as various strategies for reducing the stress experienced by... see moredogs in a shelter environment. see less

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2. The stress response is:

A mechanism that enables an animal to react rapidly to a stressful event.

Essential for survival.

Prepares the body for action.

Involves the release of the neurotransmitters epinephrine and norepinephrine and the stress hormone Cortisol from the adrenal glands.

All of the above.

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3. If stress persists, the body's resources become depleted. This is why it is critical to recognize stress early and implement stress reduction procedures in the shelter.

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False

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4. Input from a dog's senses make the shelter a stressful place because of:

Their sensitive hearing - the shelter is a very loud place at times.

Their incredible sense of smell - the odors of the cleaning agents can be irritating.

Their different vision - they respond to our movements in ways we may not expect.

Their vomeronasal organ can detect the fear pheromones of the same species.

All of the above.

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5. Predictable schedules for feeding, walking, play, training and enrichment:

Allow dogs to look forward to good things.

Make dogs become overexcited in anticipation.

Make their life in the shelter too mundane.

Are not necessary in a shelter setting.

Are not important.

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6. Severe manifestations of stress in the shelter include stereotypical behaviors.

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False

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7. Stress reduction procedures for dogs in a shelter environment include:

Comfortable environment, loud rock music, quiet kennels, time out of the kennels, social contact, predictable schedules, aerobic exercise, pheromone therapy... Comfortable environment, loud rock music, quiet kennels, time out of the kennels, social contact, predictable schedules, aerobic exercise, pheromone therapy and products like Thundershirt.

Comfortable environment, soothing music, quiet kennels, time out of the kennels, social contact, predictable schedules, aerobic exercise, pheromone therapy and... Comfortable environment, soothing music, quiet kennels, time out of the kennels, social contact, predictable schedules, aerobic exercise, pheromone therapy and products like Thundershirt.

Comfortable environment, soothing music, quiet kennels, more time in the kennel, social contact, predictable schedules, aerobic exercise, pheromone therapy and... Comfortable environment, soothing music, quiet kennels, more time in the kennel, social contact, predictable schedules, aerobic exercise, pheromone therapy and products like Thundershirt.

Comfortable environment, soothing music, quiet kennels, time out of the kennels, social contact, irregular schedules, aerobic exercise, pheromone therapy and... Comfortable environment, soothing music, quiet kennels, time out of the kennels, social contact, irregular schedules, aerobic exercise, pheromone therapy and products like Thundershirt.

Comfortable environment, soothing music, quiet kennels, time out of the kennels, social contact, predictable schedules, lack of physical activity, pheromone... Comfortable environment, soothing music, quiet kennels, time out of the kennels, social contact, predictable schedules, lack of physical activity, pheromone therapy and products like Thundershirt.

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8. An activity that can counteract the adverse effects of stress in dogs is:

Exposure to loud noises.

Temperature variations.

Aerobic exercise.

Visualization of a variety of colors.

Exposure to a strong smells.

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9. What is the most critical component of a wellness program in a shelter?

Providing outlets for play

Preventing contact with other animals in the shelter to reduce disease transmission

Recognizing and reducing stress

Playing classical music to help calm the animals in the shelter

Keeping a regular schedule and routine

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10. The shelter is a stressful place because of:

Feelings of abandonment; exposure to a novel environment; confinement and isolation; high noise levels; sleep deprivation; sight, sounds, smells of... Feelings of abandonment; exposure to a novel environment; confinement and isolation; high noise levels; sleep deprivation; sight, sounds, smells of other animals; experience of confusion and frustration; being handled by strangers; lack of control over environment.

Feelings of contentment; exposure to a novel environment; confinement and isolation; high noise levels; sleep deprivation; sight, sounds, smells of... Feelings of contentment; exposure to a novel environment; confinement and isolation; high noise levels; sleep deprivation; sight, sounds, smells of other animals; experience of confusion and frustration; being handled by strangers; lack of control over environment.

Feelings of abandonment; exposure to a familiar environment; confinement and isolation; high noise levels; sleep deprivation; sight, sounds, smells of... Feelings of abandonment; exposure to a familiar environment; confinement and isolation; high noise levels; sleep deprivation; sight, sounds, smells of other animals; experience of confusion and frustration; being handled by strangers; lack of control over environment.

Feelings of abandonment; exposure to a novel environment; freedom of movement; high noise levels; sleep deprivation; sight, sounds, smells of... Feelings of abandonment; exposure to a novel environment; freedom of movement; high noise levels; sleep deprivation; sight, sounds, smells of other animals; experience of confusion and frustration; being handled by strangers; lack of control over environment.

Feelings of abandonment; exposure to a novel environment; confinement and isolation; high noise levels; sleep deprivation; sight, sounds, smells of... Feelings of abandonment; exposure to a novel environment; confinement and isolation; high noise levels; sleep deprivation; sight, sounds, smells of other animals; experience of confusion and frustration; being handled by strangers; control over environment.

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11. Social contact is a form of stress reduction for dogs in a shelter environment and includes such things as:

Sitting quietly, petting, brushing and ignoring the dog.

Sitting quietly, petting, brushing and scaring the dog.

Sitting quietly, petting, brushing and startling the dog.

Sitting quietly, petting, brushing and playing with the dog.

Sitting quietly, petting, brushing and introducing the dog to uncomfortable stimuli.

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The stress response is:

If stress persists, the body's resources become depleted. ...

Input from a dog's senses make the shelter a stressful place...

Predictable schedules for feeding, walking, play, training and...

Severe manifestations of stress in the shelter include stereotypical...

Stress reduction procedures for dogs in a shelter environment include:

An activity that can counteract the adverse effects of stress in dogs...

What is the most critical component of a wellness program in a...

The shelter is a stressful place because of:

Social contact is a form of stress reduction for dogs in a shelter...

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