AC Unit 5

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Across
  1. 2. A formal process to assess new dogs who are candidates for off-leash play. This allows you to gather information about the dogs and ensure that you're bringing dogs together who really enjoy the company of other dogs.
  2. 3. The safest type of collar for off leash play areas so a dog is not accidentally choked.
  3. 5. An event that increases a behavior, or something that satisfies the dog. A positive example is when a dog sees a cue, the dog sits down, then receives a treat from the handler.
  4. 10. A multifaceted, multi-species, and multi-focused movement. It originated in the veterinary industry with a vision for extending its vital application to positively protecting and influencing the lives of animals in other areas of their living and care, such as grooming, training, and shelters.
  5. 11. A tool to safely distract a dog from another dog if they begin to confront each other. This should result in the dog moving onto a different activity.
  6. 12. A dog's natural personality and how they react to the world around them. One of the ways that you can separate dogs, in addition to size and play style.
  7. 14. Another way to describe areas/situations when a dog is not leashed. Play areas are always this way for safety.
  8. 15. A time for a dog to come and explore, meet staff members, and get treats at a new daycare / boarding environment. It is an alternative to large group play to help puppies and even shy dogs become more familiar with a boarding or daycare facility.
  9. 16. An event that decreases a behavior, or something that discomforts the dog. An example is when a caregiver using a spray bottle of water that they squirt at a barking dog playing in a group setting. Once the dog is hit with the water, the barking stops.
  10. 17. Any experience, environment, or inanimate or living object that disrupts the body’s normal state of functioning. The presence of this results in a stress response that sets off physical and behavioral changes in the body that attempt to return the body to normal state of functioning and health.
Down
  1. 1. The term used to describe dogs interacting with each other. It is an important aspect of a dog going to daycare / boarding.
  2. 4. A brief, aggressive interaction between dogs that includes body movements and not just vocalizations. It is not long or intense and may end on its own within seconds.
  3. 6. A vital component of animal care and can be employed to help a pet settle in and thrive during their stay. It offers a way for animals to engage their senses and offer natural behaviors in a safe and healthy way. This can help decrease stress, engage the brain, support adapting to a new environment, and maintain good cognitive function and problem-solving skills.
  4. 7. An emotional state consisting of physical and psychological responses to a real or perceived threat or danger. This involves the immediate moment and direct experience at hand, with the pet reacting fearfully to stimuli they may see, hear, smell, feel or otherwise experience. Part of the Fear Free mission is to lessen this in animals.
  5. 8. A technique where you present an item to the dog, then mark or praise, and reward the dog for following the item presented. It can be used for many reasons in group play, especially if using a simple hand target. This can be used to redirect a pet suffering from over-excitement, reactivity, and FAS.
  6. 9. Chemical signals that allow members within a species to communicate with one another. They can impact animals’ emotions. Calming scents for pets might include lavender, coconut, vanilla, and chamomile.
  7. 13. A generalized feeling of apprehension or anticipation of danger or a threat. Part of the Fear Free mission is to lessen this in animals.
  8. 18. A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. The body’s response in response to an actual threat, a perceived threat, or physical trauma. Part of the Fear Free mission is to lessen this in animals.