T/F
most pregnant females will become restless or begin nesting shortly before delivery and many will stop eating abruptly in the last 24 hours
T
T/F
it is not important to prepare a clean, comfortable whelping area for a pregnant mother a few days in advance to her delivery
F
_______ is a vital part of the delivery process for pregnant dogs
Observation
How long should it take after a pregnant female dogs water breaks should it be before the first puppy arrives
within 50 min
How long between the first puppy being born should it be before the next puppy and the next and the next be born
15-35 min
How long should you wait after the first puppy being born and the next before getting concerned and calling the vet
1 hour
How many receptacles does a female dog have
8
T/F
after mom gives birth to her puppies she will not be hungry or need to eat consistently while nursing
F
How long until puppies ears open
3-5 days
How long until puppies eyes open
7-14 days
What is the first step to house training a puppy
keep a written, regular, rigid, and predictable schedule
What should you keep track of while house training a puppy
-exercise/play
-water/potty breaks
-sleep
-leadership; behavior
_____ is key to house training a puppy
Observation
Puppies left alone will get _________ and _________ training
accidental and unacceptable
Keeping puppies under observation is a good way to avoid what
-chewing shoes, cords
-housebreaking accidents
-access to kitty crunchies
What is tethering
controversial method of house training that keeps the puppy physically attached to the owner any time the puppy is out of the crate
What is another name for tethering and is it recommended
Umbilical cord method and no
List 3 reasons tethering method might not be recommended
-creates complete dependence on owner
-lack of exploration (type of learning)
-no interaction with other dogs
List 5 times puppies need to eliminate
-when they wake up
-after a nap
-after a meal
-after taking water
-after play (most unpredictable)
The rule with bells is that ______________________
the ring MUST be reinforced every time
What are drawbacks people have experienced with bells hanging from a doorknob
-doorknob bells ring any time the door is opened
-dog may scratch at door
What is one reason to limit a dog's free access to a dog door during house training
-cannot reinforce desired behavior
-owner needs to go with a dog to ensure its potty time
What is coprophagia
eating feces
What are some ways to prevent submissive urination
-don't stare
-crouch down
-tickle under chest, rather than patting head or back
-establish positive house training habits
What are reasons that can cause diarrhea in a puppy
-changing food abruptly
-change in diet recipe
-excitement of a new home and family
-internal parasites
-stress
-hot dogs or anything high sodium
What is socialization
process of exposing dog or puppy to a wide variety of humans, objects, environments, animals, situations
Socialization should be _______ and _______ for the puppy or dog
positive; safe
What is the socialization phase of puppies
4-12 weeks but up to 6-9 months
Shy dogs don't ______ to interact with other dogs, but should ______ have the opportunity
have; always
What are the different types of dog-human socializations needed
-children of different ages, sizes, mobility, and ethnicity
-adults of different ages, sizes, mobility, and ethnicity
-bearded, mustachioed, and clean shaven men
-elderly and invalid (cranes....etc)
-people of idiosyncrasies (move slow)
What are some examples of environments that dogs should be socialized to
-stairs
-vets
-parks
-car rides
-elevators
-pet friendly stores
-traffic
-animals (other pets/livestock)
-pools
-boats
-open grates
-open, high elevations
What are the required vaccinations for dogs
-DHLPP (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus)
-Rabies
-Bordatella
What is a blood titration
when vets test to see how many natural levels of antibodies a dog has of a certain disease/virus and that determines how much is in the vaccine
T/F
dogs naturally explore their environment using their mouths
T
What is bite inhibition
when puppies learn from their litter mates and their mom how biting hurts and that they need to not bite down as hard as they can every time
What are two common ways to teach bite inhibition
-yelp
-fold puppies lips over teeth
How do you teach "leave it
-hold treat within reach
-say "leave it" and wait
-when puppy stops pawing and stands still, praise and give the treat
What are the reasons that puppies need to chew
-teething
-natural instinct
What is a knuckle bone
-large beef bone, they are unlikely to splinter; some risk of bacterial contamination and dogs can occasionally break teeth on them
There is a risk for ________ when you buy pig ears for your dog
Salmonella
What is a rawhide
made from the skin (or hide) of cattle
-MUST watch when dog has them so they don't try to swallow large softened pieces as they pose a significant choking hazard
What are antler treats
-great source of calcium and other nutrients, these are unlikely to splinter like bones
What are synthetic bone treats
incorporate meat flavors in nylon but will need to be cleaned and replaced regularly
What are Booda velvet
a synthetic chew is made of cornstarch
-can occasionally splinter and can pick up hair and dirt as they are worn and will need to be cleaned and replaced regularly
What are dentabones
hard chew marketed as a dental cleaning device
What age is dog adolescence
4-6 months
T/F
Adolescence is permanent
F
How does spaying a female dog affect her
-if done before first heat cycle it eliminates odds of mammary cancer or pyoderma
How does neutering a male dog affect him
less likely to contract testicular or prostate cancer
T/F
intact male dogs are attracted to scent of female in heat from up to a mile away
T
Around when is a female dogs first heat cycle
around 1 year
What can spayed/neutered dogs not participate in for the AKC
the dog shows
Spayed and neutered dogs live, on average, _____ years longer than in tact dogs
1.5
What will spaying and neutering not affect in a dog
-dominant behavior
-overall temperament
-aggression
How can you prevent separation anxiety
-start with short breaks from the puppy
-make preparations to leave while ignoring the puppy, especially if it cries or barks (NO BIG DEAL)
-step outside briefly, then come back
-do not make a bid deal about coming home
-greet the puppy in a low key manner
-gradually extend the time away
What things should you keep in mind when planning for puppy training classes
-keep lessons short and fun
-reinforce positive behavior
-alternate play and training
-observe behaviors; reinforce those you want to keep
What are some of the most common commands people use
-recall (come or here)
-down
-heel
-off
-release
-place
-settle or easy
-sit
-stand
-wait
-walk on lead (let's go)
-leave it