CPDT KA Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is a Punisher something the learner will work to avoid and diminishes likelihood behavior will repeat Primary Reinforcers food, reproductive opportunity, water, physical and emotional security, sometimes play Secondary Reinforcer The stimulus is paired with or predicting a primary reinforcer, EX: clicker predicting food Tertiary Reinforcer A behavior or stimulus that has been paired with or predicts a secondary reinforcer; helps create behavior chains Stimulus definition Somethi...

When are puppies weaned? 4 to 8 weeks. Puppies should not be removed from mother earlier than 8 weeks. Ideal time with mother is 12 weeks. When& what is the socialization window 3 to 14 or 16 weeks. Pups brains can make long-term changes in response to social input. When start puppy class 8 weeks. 1 to 2 weeks after receiving first Distemper, Parvo, Adenovirus vaccination When start vaccination program 6 to 8 weeks Distemper (vacc. shed., core?) *core vaccine * At least 3 doses, giv...

Factors that might lead to referrals to other trainers -Owner compliance -Death threat of dog -Separation anxiety -Dog-dog aggression -Children and resource guarding; and/or body handling Types of client base -Delegators -DIYers -Kids -Self-styled experts -Non-compliant -Permissive -Controlling Nature vs Nurture For people who want guarantees, talk about: Probabilities The best way to describe dog training is by comparing it to _____ Learning an instrument or a sport that ...

A dog learns not to nip when taking treats because his owner removes the treat. This is an example of: A dog learns not to nip when taking treats because his owner removes the treat. This is an example of D! You remove the treat to reduce nipping/hard mouth. A dog learns to keep his feet on the floor to avoid having his toes pinched. This is an example of A. Positive reinforcement B. Negative reinforcement C. Positive punishment D. Negative punishment (Hint: Focus on your target beh...

Frodo likes to pull on the leash so he can say hi to other dogs. Sue's trainer has told her to give Frodo treats whenever he is walking at her side in the presence of other dogs. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- e) management a) R+ Misty's favorite friend at doggy daycare is Bucky. But when Misty gets overly aroused and continually nips at Bucky, the daycare attendants remove her from the play area so she can calm down. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- d) P- An auditory learner ...

CPDT-KA prep Exam 2024 Questions and Answers E-collars should be considered -Answer-As a last resort, and part of the punishment tier of the humane hierarchy According to the Humane hierarchy, the first step in training is to -Answer-Confirm that the dog is in good health and receiving proper nutrition The CCPDT code of ethics requires all of the following -Answer-Refraining from use of derogatory cultural terms Regular updating of client contact lists Recommending other trainers with mo...

CPDT-KA Exam Questions and Answers 2024 Coppinger's theory is that dogs evolved by ________ ___________, not ________ _________ -Answer-natural selection, artifical selection According to Coppinger, proto-wolves genetically predisposed to show _______________. -Answer-less flight distance than regular wolves New niche wolves gained _________ ________ for living with humans over regular wolves -Answer-selective advantage Wild animals can be tamed by patient handling and socialization but ...

CPDT-KA Study Guide 2024 Species Designation -Answer-Canis Lupis Familiaris What does "Tame" mean? -Answer-(v) to domesticate; (adj) a domesticated animal which is not dangerous or frightened of people; What is "Domestication"? -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...

CPDT-KA prep Exam 2024 Questions and Answers E-collars should be considered -Answer-As a last resort, and part of the punishment tier of the humane hierarchy According to the Humane hierarchy, the first step in training is to -Answer-Confirm that the dog is in good health and receiving proper nutrition The CCPDT code of ethics requires all of the following -Answer-Refraining from use of derogatory cultural terms Regular updating of client contact lists Recommending other trainers with mo...

CPDT-KA Husbandry Exam Questions and Answers When are puppies weaned? -Answer-4 to 8 weeks. Puppies should not be removed from mother earlier than 8 weeks. Ideal time with mother is 12 weeks. When& what is the socialization window -Answer-3 to 14 or 16 weeks. Pups brains can make long-term changes in response to social input. When start puppy class -Answer-8 weeks. 1 to 2 weeks after receiving first Distemper, Parvo, Adenovirus vaccination When start vaccination program -Answer-6 to 8 wee...