Let’s talk cat and dog behaviour at 2nd vac (and put some myths to bed)

To prevent common behavioural problems in the future, the acronym CREAD can be used as a reminder of the most important points to discuss with owners at 2nd vaccination or puppy health check. What does CREAD stands for?

Children Recall Eating Alone time Dogs

Chasing Recall Eating Anxiety Dogs

Children Reactivity Eating Alone time Disobedience

Children Recall Excitement Alone time Dogs

To prevent common behavioural problems in the future, the acronym TOLES can be used as a reminder of the most important points to discuss with owners at 2nd vaccination or kitten health check. What does TOLES stands for?

Team players Opportunity to play/hunt Litter trays and toileting Escape behaviour Scratching

Territory Opportunity to play/hunt Litter trays and toileting Eating Scratching

Territory Omnivores Lead exercise Eating Scratching

Territory Opportunity to play/hunt Lead exercise Eating Scratching

A free roaming dog’s natural social structure consists of which of the following?

A mum and dad co-operatively raising pups until they are old enough to leave and form their own pack

A mum rearing puppies on her own until they are 12 months + and naturally disperse to form transient relationships with other dogs that are fluid and situation specific

A linear hierarchy with an alpha dog at the top always defending their position from others who might try to be top dog

Dogs are naturally solitary and try hard to avoid all other dogs unless mating

A free roaming domestic cat’s natural social structure consists of which of the following?

Groups of related males and females living together if resources allow

Solitary but related female cats may stay together if resources allow

Pairs that mate for life

Solitary but will come together to hunt

A dog is being stroked by an unknown child. He is lying on his side with his front paw lifted and his tail between his legs. Is the dog likely to be?

Asking for a tummy tickle

Showing that it is submissive to the child

Enjoying the encounter very much

Offering appeasing behaviour and asking for space

Which of the following should we NOT be advising cat owners?

Cats prefer to eat next to their water bowl

One litter tray per cat plus one extra is recommended

Scratching is a normal cat behaviour and an appropriate outlet for this should be provided

Problems can occur when a cat feels its territory is threatened by other cats and new or strange smells

The Ladder of Aggression is a useful teaching tool for educating owners on dog behaviour that often precedes a bite. Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

All dogs will show every behaviour on the ladder before they bite

Dogs that are punished for growling understand who is boss and will not bite

Small dogs may escalate up the ladder more quickly when they are anxious or fearful as they have previously learned that the other behaviours are ineffective in the stressor moving away or stopping

Dogs that have never escalated to a bite in the past in a stressful situation can be trusted to never bite in the future

Dogs that do not get off lead exercise are what?

70% more likely to have behaviour problems

Able to perform all of their natural behaviours on a lead

Are 20% more likely to have behavioural problems

No more likely to have behavioural problems than other dogs

Which of the following is NOT beneficial advice for owner’s to help their cat’s core territory feel safe?

Install a microchip reader cat flap

Spray lavender at cat height around entry and exit points

Limit the number of people/other animals that come into the house

Use pheromone sprays or diffusers

When introducing children and puppies together what should the owner be advised to do?

Place the puppy in the child’s lap

Ask the child to use a high-pitched voice as this is what the puppy’s litter mates sounded like

Have the child sitting on the floor

Not provide a safe retreat as the puppy has to get used to the child early on

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Let’s talk cat and dog behaviour at 2nd vac (and put some myths to bed)