Principles of Handling and Restraint

Multiple Select

What are the three main purposes of handling animals as shown in the images?

• Health & Wellness

• Transport & Movement

• Bonding & Socialization

• Feeding & Nutrition

Multiple Select

What are the key responsibilities for guaranteeing the safety of the handler?

• Reducing chance of zoonotic disease

• Prevent bites, scratches, and kicks

• Reduce psychological stress and fear

• Minimise physical harm

Multiple Select

What are the key responsibilities for ensuring the well-being of the animal?

• Minimize physical harm

• Prevent bites, scratches, and kicks

• Respecting natural behaviours

• Reduce psychological stress and fear

Open Ended

In the context of animal behaviour, how might a human's gesture of reaching out be interpreted differently by a dog and a cat?

Match

Match the stress responses to the descriptions

• Fight

• Flight

• Freeze

• Faint

• Fidget

Acting aggressively toward the handler

Trying to escape from the handler

Becoming immobile and unresponsive

Collapsing and losing consciousness

Showing abnormal behaviour like pacing

• Acting aggressively toward the handler

• Trying to escape from the handler

• Becoming immobile and unresponsive

• Collapsing and losing consciousness

• Showing abnormal behaviour like pacing

Multiple Choice

What does it mean when a rabbit's ears are folded flat on its back?

• Relaxed

• Stressed

• Curious

• Playful

Multiple Choice

What does a feline's tail flicking or twitching indicate?

• Stress or aggression

• Happiness or excitement

• Hunger or thirst

• Sleepiness or lethargy

Multiple Choice

What are the signs of stress in canines?

• Lip licking

• Ears flattened or back

• Thumping hind leg

• Freezing

Multiple Select

What are the three key aspects of the handler's mindset mentioned in the image?

• Calm

• Patient

• Confident

• Rushing

Categorize

Options (16)

Moving predictably

Jittering

Only making one movement

Making multiple movements at once

Keeping a consistant speed

Changing speeds

Being efficient

Being unprepared

Maintaining focus

Executing with precision

Demonstrating control

Staying calm under pressure

Second-guessing decisions

Pausing frequently

Overthinking actions

Exhibiting uncertainty

Organise these options into the right categories

Confident

Hesitant

Multiple Choice

What should you check before starting an interaction with an animal?

• Ensure doors and windows are open

• Remove clutter and potential hazards

• Leave the area messy

• Use slippery mats

Multiple Choice

What type of eye protection is recommended for potential splashes of body substances?

• Sealed Eye Protection

• Face Mask

• Disposable Gloves

• Long-Sleeved Lab Coat

Multiple Choice

What is the principle of least restraint in animal handling?

• To immobilize the animal completely

• To use the maximum level of restraint

• To control the animal without immobilization

• To restrain the animal for any behavior

Multiple Choice

What should you offer to reinforce positive behavior in small mammals?

• High-value treats

• Only water

• Petting

• Nothing

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of offering your hand to a small mammal?

• To scare the animal

• To let the animal sniff and get comfortable

• To pick up the animal

• To feed the animal immediately

Multiple Choice

What is the recommended way to approach a small mammal?

• Approach from above

• Approach slowly and calmly

• Run towards the animal

• Make loud noises

Multiple Choice

What should you do first when approaching a small mammal?

• Observe the animal's behaviour

• Offer food immediately

• Pick up the animal

• Ignore the animal

Multiple Select

What are the consequences of restraining a rabbit by the ears?

• It can damage cartilage

• It makes the rabbit feel under threat

• The rabbit may become aggressive

• The rabbit will ask for the manager

• The rabbit can kick out, resulting in a broken back

Multiple Choice

What should you do to properly support a rabbit's hind legs and spine?

• Hold the rabbit by the ears

• Place one hand under the rump/abdomen for support

• Scruff the rabbit

• Hold the rabbit away from your body

Multiple Choice

What is the Universal Rule for handling small rodents?

• Always lift them by the tail

• Never lift a small rodent by the tail

• Use a towel to wrap them

• Hold them tightly

Multiple Choice

What is the 'Scoop and Support' method used for?

• To lift cats safely

• To scoop small rodents like hamsters and guinea pigs

• To train small rodents

• To play with small rodents

Multiple Choice

What should you avoid when handling adult cats according to the image?

• Scruffing

• Using a towel

• Scoop and support

• Holding them gently

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the 'Burrito' Wrap when handling cats?

• To keep the cat warm

• To securely wrap a cat for procedures

• To play with the cat

• To train the cat

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident