Cooperative care is best described as:

Requesting for a dog to perform a shake, to open their mouth or to move into a zen down (lie on side) position during an exam are examples of ______ cooperative care behaviors.

If the animal disengages when cued to perform a cooperative care behavior, changes that may be considered include which of the following:

True or false: In general, animals are more at ease when unknown items are brought towards them rather than the animal being the one to to investigate and approach the item.

True or false: Since most dogs are more comfortable being examined on the floor, conditioning the animal to feel calm and comfortable in elevated surfaces is largely unnecessary.

True or false: cooperative care training is expansive and can be incorporated into a wide array of training services; including kitten and puppy classes, proactive pet prep training, calmer care help, Victory Visits, veterinary visits and home husbandry care.

________ behaviors are those in which an animal keeps their entire body or a specific area of their body in place during an exam, handling or procedures.

Which of the following about mat training for a treatment station is most accurate:

‘Check’ is a behavior that is used to:

True or false: resource guarding dogs should not be trained with treat type reinforcement to wear a muzzle. Instead, other reinforcement options beyond treats must be used.

You’re helping to condition a cat to feel more comfortable on the grooming table. What considerations should you pay attention to in the process:

Pet participation stations are which of the following:

As mentioned in the course, consider adding in _______ as part of a dog’s calming routine. In doing so, ______ can become a conditioned relaxation cue for the animal that can be incorporated into the animal’s care.

Which of the following is least likely to be used for a dog as a ‘say yes’ behavior for handling and care

True or false: The bucket game and other ‘I’m ready’ behaviors are useful because they provide a clearer signal to the pet owner than would likely be gauged through body language of how comfortable their animal is with the handing and care process.

At what point should a trainer begin to consider muzzle training for a dog client?

Which of the following is the best muzzle option to use during care?

What item is not an ideal training treat for a muzzle?

A stethoscope is going to be used during an exam with a cat. Which of the following is NOT a suggested step for helping the cat feel comfortable with the item:

The Bucket Game and treatment station training are examples of all of the following except for (eliminate the incorrect answer):