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Species Designation ✔Correct Answer-Canis Lupis Familiaris
What does "Tame" mean? ✔Correct Answer-(v) to domesticate; (adj) a domesticated animal
which is not dangerous or frightened of people;
What is "Domestication"? ✔Correct Answer-(v) Adapting an animal (or plant) to life in
intimate association with and to the advantage of humans; (adj- "domestic") An animal that has
undergone extensive behavioral and biological changes resulting from selective breeding over
the course of many generations resulting in tameness
What does "Neoteny" mean? ✔Correct Answer-The retention of immature characteristics in
adulthood
*Many modern dog breeds retain neotenous characteristics.
What does "Phylogeny" mean? ✔Correct Answer-The evolutionary history of an organism
What is "Phylogenetic Behavior" (in dogs)? ✔Correct Answer-Behaviors common to the dog
as a species:
*Food acquisition
*Hazard avoidance, safety/comfort seeking
*Reproductive behaviors
What are "Fixed Action Patterns"? ✔Correct Answer-Innate or phylogenetic behaviors which
must be completed before the animal stops;
Examples: urine marking even if the dog has no urine remaining in system or circling before
laying on a blanket
What is "Ontogenetic Behavior"? ✔Correct Answer-A response to environmental influences. It
is learned, has be rewarded, and can be modified. ie. dog running to name after being fed
previously when name was called
Tempermant ✔Correct Answer-Nature v. Nurture; Learned v. Innate.
Instinctive Drift ✔Correct Answer-The Breland Effect. The prepotency of strong instinctive
behavior patterns over those which have been conditioned. Wherever an animal had strong
instructive behavior, the organism will drift toward instinctive behavior to the detriment of the
conditioned behavior.
, Critical Periods ✔Correct Answer-3-16 weeks. Socialization window begins to diminish by 16
weeks.
Testosterone ✔Correct Answer-Influences behaviors such as mounting, mating, searching for
females, scent marking, and aggression. If the dog has a history of being reinforced for such
behaviors, that behavior now has a conditioned element and doesn't depend on testosterone.
Female Hormones ✔Correct Answer-Estrogen and progesterone. Estrus twice a year. 20 days
duration. Spaying does not reduce aggression levels in females. Instead may increase.
Neuropsychology ✔Correct Answer-Relationship between the brain and the body.
Engrams ✔Correct Answer-Muscle Memory. Development and storage of familiar motor
action. The neural pathways.
Reticular Activating System (RAS) ✔Correct Answer-Attention center of the brain. Where
things are perceived, processed, and acted upon. Tuning out things that are unimportant.
Limbic System ✔Correct Answer-Network of cells in the brain that integrates instinct and
learning. Also involved emotions such as fear. When active Cerebral Cortex is inactive.
Cerebral Cortex ✔Correct Answer-Cognitive Functions, such as learning and problem solving.
When active, Limbic System is inactive.
Oppositional Reflex ✔Correct Answer-If you pull one way, the dog will pull the other.
Social Hierarchy ✔Correct Answer-Flexible. Subordinate members show submissive behaviors
to dominant members, than dominant individual displays of their super rank. Dominance is not
the same as aggression. Relationships establish over time by numerous interactions.
Phermones ✔Correct Answer-Produced by lactating females are thought to create a sense of
well-being in their puppies.
Baseline Posture ✔Correct Answer-Dog is relaxed. Muscles are fluid and move gracefully.Not
too bold, not too worried.
Mutual Curving Nose to Tail ✔Correct Answer-Greeting behavior
Bow ✔Correct Answer-All in good fun.
Hackles ✔Correct Answer-Piloerection. Indicates arousal.
Stress Behavior ✔Correct Answer-Happy or unhappy state. Abstract and subjective. Good
stress and bad stress.
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Species Designation ✔Correct Answer-Canis Lupis Familiaris
What does "Tame" mean? ✔Correct Answer-(v) to domesticate; (adj) a domesticated animal
which is not dangerous or frightened of people;
What is "Domestication"? ✔Correct Answer-(v) Adapting an animal (or plant) to life in
intimate association with and to the advantage of humans; (adj- "domestic") An animal that has
undergone extensive behavioral and biological changes resulting from selective breeding over
the course of many generations resulting in tameness
What does "Neoteny" mean? ✔Correct Answer-The retention of immature characteristics in
adulthood
*Many modern dog breeds retain neotenous characteristics.
What does "Phylogeny" mean? ✔Correct Answer-The evolutionary history of an organism
What is "Phylogenetic Behavior" (in dogs)? ✔Correct Answer-Behaviors common to the dog
as a species:
*Food acquisition
*Hazard avoidance, safety/comfort seeking
*Reproductive behaviors
What are "Fixed Action Patterns"? ✔Correct Answer-Innate or phylogenetic behaviors which
must be completed before the animal stops;
Examples: urine marking even if the dog has no urine remaining in system or circling before
laying on a blanket
What is "Ontogenetic Behavior"? ✔Correct Answer-A response to environmental influences. It
is learned, has be rewarded, and can be modified. ie. dog running to name after being fed
previously when name was called
Tempermant ✔Correct Answer-Nature v. Nurture; Learned v. Innate.
Instinctive Drift ✔Correct Answer-The Breland Effect. The prepotency of strong instinctive
behavior patterns over those which have been conditioned. Wherever an animal had strong
instructive behavior, the organism will drift toward instinctive behavior to the detriment of the
conditioned behavior.
, Critical Periods ✔Correct Answer-3-16 weeks. Socialization window begins to diminish by 16
weeks.
Testosterone ✔Correct Answer-Influences behaviors such as mounting, mating, searching for
females, scent marking, and aggression. If the dog has a history of being reinforced for such
behaviors, that behavior now has a conditioned element and doesn't depend on testosterone.
Female Hormones ✔Correct Answer-Estrogen and progesterone. Estrus twice a year. 20 days
duration. Spaying does not reduce aggression levels in females. Instead may increase.
Neuropsychology ✔Correct Answer-Relationship between the brain and the body.
Engrams ✔Correct Answer-Muscle Memory. Development and storage of familiar motor
action. The neural pathways.
Reticular Activating System (RAS) ✔Correct Answer-Attention center of the brain. Where
things are perceived, processed, and acted upon. Tuning out things that are unimportant.
Limbic System ✔Correct Answer-Network of cells in the brain that integrates instinct and
learning. Also involved emotions such as fear. When active Cerebral Cortex is inactive.
Cerebral Cortex ✔Correct Answer-Cognitive Functions, such as learning and problem solving.
When active, Limbic System is inactive.
Oppositional Reflex ✔Correct Answer-If you pull one way, the dog will pull the other.
Social Hierarchy ✔Correct Answer-Flexible. Subordinate members show submissive behaviors
to dominant members, than dominant individual displays of their super rank. Dominance is not
the same as aggression. Relationships establish over time by numerous interactions.
Phermones ✔Correct Answer-Produced by lactating females are thought to create a sense of
well-being in their puppies.
Baseline Posture ✔Correct Answer-Dog is relaxed. Muscles are fluid and move gracefully.Not
too bold, not too worried.
Mutual Curving Nose to Tail ✔Correct Answer-Greeting behavior
Bow ✔Correct Answer-All in good fun.
Hackles ✔Correct Answer-Piloerection. Indicates arousal.
Stress Behavior ✔Correct Answer-Happy or unhappy state. Abstract and subjective. Good
stress and bad stress.
