Canine Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 1. A small, often non-weight-bearing toe on the inside of the leg.
  2. 6. Distress shown when a dog is left alone.
  3. 9. A training method using a sound marker to reinforce desired behavior.
  4. 11. The point at which a dog becomes too stimulated to respond to commands.
  5. 13. Breeds developed for hunting and retrieving.
  6. 15. Surgical removal of a female dog’s reproductive organs.
  7. 17. The reproductive cycle in female dogs.
  8. 18. A serious parasitic disease spread by mosquitoes.
  9. 20. A male dog used for breeding.
  10. 21. The soft inner layer of fur for insulation.
  11. 23. An exaggerated response to stimuli, often seen as barking or lunging.
  12. 25. A female parent dog.
  13. 26. A dog’s ability to resist immediate urges.
  14. 27. A dog bred for tracking by scent or sight.
  15. 28. A limited-slip collar designed to prevent slipping out.
Down
  1. 2. A dog bred for tasks like guarding, pulling, or rescue.
  2. 3. Transitioning puppies from milk to solid food.
  3. 4. Treatments used to protect dogs from parasites.
  4. 5. The outer coat that protects against dirt and moisture.
  5. 7. A remote training collar used for communication in advanced training contexts.
  6. 8. The instinct to chase and capture moving objects.
  7. 10. Protective behavior over food, toys, or space.
  8. 12. Changing a dog’s emotional response to a stimulus by pairing it with something positive.
  9. 14. A body-worn alternative to a collar for leash attachment.
  10. 16. Gradually exposing a dog to a stimulus to reduce fear or reactivity.
  11. 18. The joint on a dog’s hind leg, similar to a human ankle.
  12. 19. A breed group known for hunting vermin.
  13. 22. The first two weeks of a puppy’s life.
  14. 24. The highest point of a dog’s shoulders.