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CE You can earn two hours of Continuing Education credit from Kansas State University by answering the following questions on behavior myths. Circle only the best answer for each question, and transfer your answers to the form on page 516 or take the test online at https://outreach.ksu.edu/ce/. This test expires Oct. 1, 2009. b. Applied within two minutes of the occurrence of the inappropriate behavior c. Applied immediately and cause intense pain or distress d. Applied as the ﬁrst training method of choice e. None of the above c. Help raise the threshold for responding to stimuli d. Help some animals respond more rapidly to a behavior modiﬁcation program e. Necessarily be required for the pet’s lifetime 1. Which statement regarding canine socialization is true? a. Puppies should not go to puppy socialization classes until they have had all of their puppy vaccinations. b. Poorly socialized puppies are more likely to be fearful of novelty. c. The canine socialization period lasts until 6 months of age. d. A good basic obedience class will socialize most puppies. e. All of the above 5. Animals that behave aggressively in the veterinary clinic are most likely doing so because of: a. Fear b. Dominance c. Territoriality d. A history of abuse e. None of the above 9. Abnormal repetitive behaviors in animals: a. Are rarely a result of boredom b. May continue after the inciting cause is removed because they result in attention from owners c. May occur as a result of pain, discomfort, or pruritus d. May be initiated and maintained by two separate mechanisms e. All of the above 2. What is a likely cause of behavior problems in dogs? a. Many behaviors common to dog owners cause behavior problems in their dogs. b. Certain owner personalities contribute to behavior problems in their dogs. c. Behavior problems in pets are strongly inﬂuenced by genetics. d. None of the above e. All of the above 6. A dog that stands with its head and tail lowered and its ears ﬂat against its head while avoiding making eye contact is most likely demonstrating: a. Dominance b. Submission c. A desire to initiate play d. Territorial aggression e. Maternal aggression 10. Which behavior service should all general practitioners provide for their clients? a. Helping pet owners make appropriate pet choices b. Preventing behavior problems by counseling new pet owners c. Recognizing behavior problems early and making appropriate recommendations d. Asking pet owners about any possible behavior problems at each appointment e. All of the above 3. Which statement regarding dominance aggression in dogs is true? a. Punishing a dog that behaves aggressively is an effective means of treating this behavior problem. b. Forcing a dog over onto its back is an effective way to teach the dog that the owner is the leader. c. The no-free-lunch or learn-toearn protocol is a safe way to teach a dog that the owner is the leader. d. It is untreatable. e. Dogs that resist nail trimming are dominant. 7. Which statement regarding positive reinforcement training is false? a. If you use treats as positive reinforcement, you will always need them to get the animal to obey. b. Continuous reinforcement is best for teaching an animal a new behavior. c. Intermittent reinforcement is best for maintaining a learned behavior. d. A food treat is considered rewarding to most dogs. e. Food rewards can be used intermittently once a dog learns a behavior. “Awareness is the best defense against rabies” 4. To be effective, punishments should be: a. Applied at least every third time an animal performs a behavior 8. Psychotropic medications will not: a. Cure most behavior problems when used alone b. Help relieve anxiety www.worldrabiesday.org VETERINARY MEDICINE September 2008 515 https://outreach.ksu.edu/ce/ http://www.worldrabiesday.org

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Veterinary Medicine - September 2008 Contents Leading Off Practical Matters Idea Exchange A Challengin Case: Thymic Cyst and Recurrent Chylothorax in a Cat 10 Life-Threatening Behavior Myths CE Form Advertiser Index Marketplace/Classifieds Mind Over Miller

Veterinary Medicine - September 2008

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