Sws Level 3 Volunteer

The given answer is true because the question asks if the person has read "wolfdogs A-Z" and "On talking terms with dogs". The person's response of "True" indicates that they have indeed read both of these books.

Wolves and wolfdogs tend to saunter their way towards you. They walk back and forth toward you. They will not walk up directly to you unless you know that animal very well.

Due to the increased level of danger and chance of escaping the property, TWO trained volunteers (Level 3, or 4 AND a Level 5 must check out the keys to Cimmaron from Nancy and sign in and out for them.

You need to be a Level 3 volunteer on your own for a minimum of 50 hours prior to meeting any of the Level 4 animals. This alone does not guarantee you will be granted permission to enter Level 4 enclosures. Volunteering at SWS is a privelege and NOT a right. There are policies which everyone needs to understand to introduce a Level 3 volunteer to Level 4 animals.

Figure eights pacing back and forth, maybe drooling means the animal is under stress. You might be the cause of the stress if you are new to the enclosure or maybe something else has happened. In this case, please leave the enclosure and report it to the staff.

SWS remains the private residence of Nancy and Kent Smith. ALL guests MUST be scheduled in advance and written into the book. This is important for maintaining normal operations as well as accounting for educational programs, grant applications, and in tax returns.

The given statement is true because once someone has taken the Trainers Training Exam, they acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively train new volunteers in cleaning enclosures. This indicates that they have obtained the expertise and qualifications required to pass on their knowledge to others in this specific area. Therefore, they are capable of instructing and guiding new volunteers in the proper techniques and procedures for cleaning enclosures.

Whale eye is when you can see the whites of the canines eyes. It's a sign of nervousness, tension or stress.

It has been our experience that when bites do occur it is usually something we have done (animal fear bites because it is cornered or injured) or missed / ignored (warning signs not recognized or disregarded). It is never a good idea to lie about an injury and does not help the animal or the sanctuary. Bites should never happen and are generally preventable. Learn from our past mistakes and heed all policies and safety measures. While the animals are vaccinated for rabies, it is not recognized by the USDA as being effective on wolves or wolfdogs. It will be up to the county, FWC or state veterinarian as to whether the animal will be treated as a dog (and quarantined for 10 days) or euthanized and tested for rabies (a process that requires the head to be sent to a lab). Their lives are literally in our hands!

If an animal is backing out of the collar, move in the direction that animal is moving. Walk a different way.

A wagging tail has to be interpreted with the rest of the body language as it can sometimes be a sign of uncertainty and assertiveness. If the animals tail is raised up and wagging, this is a sign of aggressiveness. Please be aware of this when you are in the enclosures.

When an animal shows signs of stress every effort should be made to leave them alone. It is not worth the risk of a volunteer being injured. Our enclosures are big enough that if cleaning is missed for a day the animals will be fine.

Many of our animals like to pull the hoods off of hoodies. This can be a real safety hazard for volunteers. Please do not wear hoodies in the winter. If you come in with a jacket with "fur" on the collar, they might love to get a hold of that also. Please just wear a simple jacket.

Once you put the leash on, most animals will changed their behavior because they think they are going for a walk or it's a reason to run away and try it chew it up. If you leash an animal to be introduced to a Level 4 or 5 animal, you must be extremely careful in this situation. Do NOT let the new volunteer near the animals face, make sure they don't bend down to the animal, make sure they continue standing and determine if the situation is Perfect before you unleash that animal.

All of these are techniquest that can be used in different situations individually or in combination. Additional information on this subject can be found in Turid Rugaas' book "On Talking Terms with Dogs"

Once a volunteer reaches Level 3, they have gained enough experience and trust from the organization to no longer require their sign-in sheet to be authorized before leaving for the day. This indicates that they have demonstrated reliability and responsibility in their role, allowing them the privilege of not needing additional oversight for their attendance.

There is no single answer to this question but dominating the animal is never the correct choice. You need to elicit their cooperation or "trick" them into doing what you want them to do, safely. Don't expect the trick to work more than once, however, so preventing unwanted entry into lockouts is the best plan.

All volunteers should know calming signals, signs of stress and dangerous situations. You should also know the behaviors of each Level 4 animal before actually reaching Level 4.