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Canine Behaviour 1

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the term used to describe a dog's eyes when they are anxious or stressed?

a)

Whale eyes

b)

Dolphin eyes

c)

Sad eyes

d)

Canine eyes

2.

How would you describe the emotion of this dog?

a)

Neutral

b)

Distressed

c)

Content

d)

Angry

3.

Tail Wagging is always a sign of happiness in dogs. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

4.

What is a broad category of canine behaviour?

a)

Social behaviour

b)

Excitable behaviour

c)

Anxious behaviour

d)

Cautious behaviour

5.

What two factors are a possible cause of destructive behaviour in dogs?

a)

Good welfare

b)

Lack of training

c)

Lack of exercise

d)

Clicker training

6.

Behaviour is not linked to a dog's welfare. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Calming plug-ins are not a possible treatment for Separation Anxiety. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Destructive Behaviour in dogs should never be addressed through unethical training methods that involve (BLANK).

(a)  

9.

Destructive Behaviour in dogs is mainly diagnosed via (BLANK) observations.

(a)  

10.

What three behaviours are signs of 'Destructive Behaviour' in dogs?

a)

Inappropriate elimination

b)

Separation anxiety

c)

Repetitive digging

d)

Snarling

11.

Write a definition for 'Destructive Behaviour'.

4 lines
12.

What is the term used to describe a behaviour where dogs ingest items that they should not consume, like hair and stones?

(a)  

13.

Crate Training a dog is always cruel. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

14.

When aiming to prevent or treat Separation Anxiety in dogs, how should you act when leaving and returning home?

a)

Excitable

b)

Scared

c)

Aggressive

d)

Calm

15.

What genre of music is known to have a calming effect on dogs?

(a)  

16.

What is the name of the process whereby you gradually introduce a dog to being on their own in the house over time?

(a)  

17.

Sudden changes in a dog's routine never lead to Separation Anxiety. True or false?

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Separation Anxiety can be diagnosed when symptoms appear irregularly. True or false?

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Separation Anxiety in dogs can vary in severity. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Which two of the following behaviours are classified as being a 'common canine behavioural disorder'?

a)

Fear and phobias

b)

Play bowing

c)

Hyperactivity

d)

Barking

21.

Why might a dog snap when touched on their sides?

a)

Pain and discomfort

b)

Natural instinct

c)

Prey drive

d)

Playfulness

22.

What are two examples of normal behaviour in dogs?

a)

Eating

b)

Pica

c)

Digging

d)

Pacing

23.

What are some signs of 'separation anxiety' in dogs?

a)

Tail wagging

b)

Excessive vocalisation

c)

Destructive behaviour

d)

Increased play behaviour

24.

What behaviour is this dog showing?

a)

Territorial behaviour

b)

Dominance

c)

Play bow

d)

Whale eyes

25.

Name an example of an 'abnormal behaviour' that dogs show.

4 lines
26.

Why might a dog tilt their head?

a)

Happiness

b)

Confusion or wanting to hear better

c)

Sadness

d)

Playfulness

27.

Why might a dog show signs of aggression?

a)

Fear

b)

Territorial response

c)

To show happiness

d)

To ask to play

28.

Why might a dog lie down and show their belly when in an altercation with another dog?

a)

As a sign of dominance

b)

As a sign of happiness

c)

As a sign of submission and fear

d)

As a sign of aggression

29.

'Snarling' and 'growling' are signs of what behaviour in dogs?

(a)  

30.

How would you define 'canine body language'?

4 lines