CCTP 2-3 Stress

_____ is defined as an event that causes psychological suffering and / or adversity.

• Stress

• Eustress

• Distress

• Good stress

Which would NOT be considered an example of eustress by most dogs?

• Going for a walk in the woods
• Playing a favorite game
• Going for a run
• Having their nails trimmed

Which is a sign of both fear and stress?

• Elongated lips, spatulate tongue
• Tail up, bowing
• Ears up, racing around in play
• Swimming

All dogs are stressed by the same things.

• true
• false

Learning cannot occur when extreme stress is present.

• true
• false

The body heals quicker when the dog is under stress.

• true
• false

Dopamine and noradrenalin cause:

• Cognitive and logical thinking to be inhibited
• Blood pressure to rise
• An increase in the chance of an aggressive reaction
• An increased chance of a fight between dogs

At which point should a handler remove a dog from a stressful situation?

• When the dog is giving stress signals and losing focus.
• When the dog attacks the stressor / trigger
• When the dog freezes from unmanageable amount of stress
• When the dog shuts down

Which of the following can help with managing and/or reducing stress levels in a dog?

• Giving the dog space
• Playing a favorite game with the dog
• Removing the dog from stressors or triggers
• All of the above

_____ is defined as healthy, or giving the feeling of fulfillment.

• Stress
• Eustress
• Distress
• Duress