SWS Level 4 Volunteer

1. Once you've been introduced to a Level 4 animal you no longer need to be wary or watchful as they will always accept you and behave themselves.

True

False

Level 4 animals are always going to need to be watched as all animals' behavior can change from day to day or minute to minute, but especially this group. There have been bites, all volunteer mistakes, that can happen at a moments notice. Please never turn your back on these animals and NO CLOMPLACENCY. Remember, Jewel can bite when under stress, Misun can get easily spooked if he doesn't know your there, and Loki is, well, just Loki

Explanation

Level 4 animals are always going to need to be watched as all animals' behavior can change from day to day or minute to minute, but especially this group. There have been bites, all volunteer mistakes, that can happen at a moments notice. Please never turn your back on these animals and NO CLOMPLACENCY. Remember, Jewel can bite when under stress, Misun can get easily spooked if he doesn't know your there, and Loki is, well, just Loki

2. What is the easiest way to put an animal at ease and calm them down?S

Yawning is a calming signal, as are stretching, licking your nose and darting eyes. By this time you should have read "On talking terms with dogs, calming signals". If you haven't please see Sue for the book.

Explanation

Yawning is a calming signal, as are stretching, licking your nose and darting eyes. By this time you should have read "On talking terms with dogs, calming signals". If you haven't please see Sue for the book.

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3. Not being able to go in with an animal means that I can't have any interaction with it at all.

True

False

There are many ways to provide enrichment to animals, even when you can't go into the enclosure. Treats, hotdogs, frozen treats on hot days, changing up the supplemental meat (fish instead of beef), locking them down and hiding food or scents or toys, changing objects out in the enclosure, or scents (perfume, cologne, animal) on fencing or object put into the enclosure. Make them look forward to seeing you to see what you'll bring them or do next.

Explanation

There are many ways to provide enrichment to animals, even when you can't go into the enclosure. Treats, hotdogs, frozen treats on hot days, changing up the supplemental meat (fish instead of beef), locking them down and hiding food or scents or toys, changing objects out in the enclosure, or scents (perfume, cologne, animal) on fencing or object put into the enclosure. Make them look forward to seeing you to see what you'll bring them or do next.

4. As long as a Level 4 person is walking a Level 4 animal, anyone of any level can be the "extra" person.

True

False

The extra person needs to be a Level 4 volunteer so that they can step in and assist in the event of an escalation from the Level 4 animal being walked.

Explanation

The extra person needs to be a Level 4 volunteer so that they can step in and assist in the event of an escalation from the Level 4 animal being walked.

5. If a Level 4 animal escalates its behavior during a walk, an appropriate manner of dealing with this would be which of the following? (Choose the best answer.)

"Cross Tie" the animal by giving one of the leashes to the extra person.

Drop the leash and let the animal calm down.

Attempt to regain control by grabbing the collar of the animal.

Have as many people rush in to assist as possible and overpower the animal.

The situation will determine the response but dropping the leash is never an option. Grabbing the collar would put you at more risk and only escalate the animals aggression. A lot of people rushing in will confuse the situation and only serve to rile the animal up more. The best response is to toss the 2nd leash to the extra person and cross tie the animal until it calms down or you can get it safely back into its enclosure.

Explanation

The situation will determine the response but dropping the leash is never an option. Grabbing the collar would put you at more risk and only escalate the animals aggression. A lot of people rushing in will confuse the situation and only serve to rile the animal up more. The best response is to toss the 2nd leash to the extra person and cross tie the animal until it calms down or you can get it safely back into its enclosure.

6. BobLeo eats approximately 2-3 mice per day and gets fed every other day

True

False

BobLeo eats 8-10
mice every day. He eats less in the summer months

Explanation

BobLeo eats 8-10
mice every day. He eats less in the summer months

7. Level 4 volunteers should be able to do the following? (Choose the best answer.)

Know how to clean every enclosure and train new volunteers, including mice and the racoons

Enter every enclosure on the property.

Leap 10' enclosures in a single bound.

Must have been "Volunteer of the Month" at least one time.

By the time you reach Level 4, you should know how to clean every enclosure on the property, including the mice. You should also be able to train new volunteers in the goonies and mice. (Mice can get overlooked) and every other enclosure on the property.

Explanation

By the time you reach Level 4, you should know how to clean every enclosure on the property, including the mice. You should also be able to train new volunteers in the goonies and mice. (Mice can get overlooked) and every other enclosure on the property.

8. The first few times someone works with a Level 4 animals extra care should be taken by doing which of the following (choose the best answer):

The animal should be leashed for initial introduction.

Only experienced Level 4 volunteers should ever be in with Level 4 animals.

Treats should be taken in as a bribe in their pockets.

All Level 4 and 5's being introduced to those animals should have an excellent understanding of each of those animals. An approved trainer will do the introduction to the new volunteer. New volunteers need to limit their activity in this enclosure until you reach the 10 times in with animals. Never bend down and let the animals "Kiss" you, you can pet them, but never put yourself in a position where you can get hurt.

Explanation

All Level 4 and 5's being introduced to those animals should have an excellent understanding of each of those animals. An approved trainer will do the introduction to the new volunteer. New volunteers need to limit their activity in this enclosure until you reach the 10 times in with animals. Never bend down and let the animals "Kiss" you, you can pet them, but never put yourself in a position where you can get hurt.

9. As a Level 4 volunteer I would be comfortable doing the following (choose all correct answers):

Training new volunteers on cleaning and feeding small animals.

Directing others in feeding all animals on the property.

Conducting a safety class and training new volunteers in safety procedures.

Managing an emergency: animal escape, medical, fire, or animal health emergency.

You should be comfortable and able to do all of these tasks.

Explanation

You should be comfortable and able to do all of these tasks.

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10. Where is the AED located and what does it do? (Choose the best answer.)

On the back porch - it shocks people in sudden cardiac arrest.

At the back of the property - it talks you through CPR.

At the blue shed - it shocks people with shockable rhythms.

At the blue shed - it shocks people who have "flat lined".

The defibrillator will only shock people who are in ventricular fibrillation or atrial fibrillation. It will not shock all rhythms or those who have "flat lined", meaning no detectable rhythm. It will talk you through the rescue and the steps of CPR. It is located by the blue shed so that it is somewhat centrally situated.

Explanation

The defibrillator will only shock people who are in ventricular fibrillation or atrial fibrillation. It will not shock all rhythms or those who have "flat lined", meaning no detectable rhythm. It will talk you through the rescue and the steps of CPR. It is located by the blue shed so that it is somewhat centrally situated.

11. Which of the following can be locked down safely via a guillotine gate, or by a Level 4 volunteer able to enter the enclosure, so that lower level volunteers can clean? (Choose all correct answers.)

Namid

Yutu

Yuki

Tiberius

Takota

Misun

Tybe and Yuki have guillotine gates and can be locked down without the need to enter at all.
Waya and Takota can be locked down by someone entering the enclosure and putting them in an interior lockout or shutting a gate.

Explanation

Tybe and Yuki have guillotine gates and can be locked down without the need to enter at all.
Waya and Takota can be locked down by someone entering the enclosure and putting them in an interior lockout or shutting a gate.

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12. Match up the animal warning behavior with the animal most likely to display it (each animal's name should be used once).

Lunging & Growling especially at men

Lip curl and growling through fence especially at women

Stiff Body Stance

Barking and scaring people as they walk by

Charging and Nipping butts

Any of these animals may demonstrate any or none of these warning signs prior to escalating. However, the one linked with their name is the most commonly demonstrated warning (when given).

Explanation

Any of these animals may demonstrate any or none of these warning signs prior to escalating. However, the one linked with their name is the most commonly demonstrated warning (when given).

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Sws Level 4 Volunteer