Canine Restraint & Body Language

What is the general demeanor of most dogs brought to a veterinary clinic?

• Aggressive and require heavy restraint

• Friendly and require minimal restraint

• Nervous and require moderate restraint

• Unpredictable and require heavy restraint

What is the recommended way to approach an unfamiliar dog?

• Extend your hand palm up, with your fingers straight

• Extend your hand palm down, with your fingers bent slightly

• Extend your hand palm down, with your fingers straight

• Extend your hand palm up, with your fingers bent slightly

Why is it important to be cautious with every dog, even if most are friendly?

• Because some dogs might be aggressive

• Because all dogs are unpredictable

• Because dogs do not like being approached

• Because dogs are always nervous

What is a cardinal rule regarding clients and animal restraint?

• Always allow a client to restrain their own animal.

• Never allow a client to restrain their own animal.

• Allow a client to restrain their own animal only if they are trained.

• Allow a client to restrain their own animal under supervision.

Why should clients not be allowed to restrain their own animals?

• Clients are always too emotional.

• Clients do not know restraint techniques necessary for various procedures.

• Clients are not strong enough.

• Clients are too busy.

Who is liable if the owner is bitten during a procedure?

• The client

• The veterinarian

• The animal

• The insurance company

Why is it important to note a dog's body language before attempting to restrain?

• To determine the dog's breed

• To understand the dog's health condition

• To classify the dog's behavior and signs of FAS

• To decide the dog's diet

What does FAS stand for in the context of canine body language?

• Fear, Anxiety, and Stress

• Fear, Aggression, and Safety

• Fear, Anger, and Sadness

• Fear, Anxiety, and Security

Which of the following is NOT a category used to classify dogs based on their body language?

• Happy dog

• Nervous dog

• Aggressive dog

• Playful dog

What does a dog displaying Level 0 FAS (Fear, Anxiety, and Stress) exhibit?

• Relaxed body language and solicits social interactions

• Lip licking and avoiding eye contact

• Turning head away without moving away

• Lifting paw and dilated pupils