Equipment

Question 1

2 Types of Collars

Answer 1

1. Flat - quick release, buckle, breakaway
2. Matingale

Should be able to fit 2-3 fingers between collar and dog’s neck

Question 2

Types of Harnesses

Answer 2

1 Front attachment/no pull - works with opposition reflex

2. Two point attachment - no pull - offer more control over dog

Question 3

4 Types of Leashes

Answer 3

1. Standard - fixed length made of wide variety of materials
2. Long line - longer than standard - 10-15 ft - recall, sports, hiking - never attach to collar
3. Retractable - dangerous - teaches dog to its okay to pull ahead when always having tension
4. Waist/shoulder leash - service dog community and exercising - effective way to break clients from correcting dog by pulling leash - treat handling accessibility

Question 4

Ancillary Tools

Answer 4

1. Clicker
2. Target stick - combine shaping and luring
3. Toys - food dispensing - puzzle toys
4. Remote reinforcement dispensers
5. DAP - collar, diffuser spray
6. Thundershirt
7. Calming cap - limits dog’s sight
8. Muzzle - basket/cloth

Question 5

Aversive Tools

Answer 5

1. Prong - should not fit too loosely as it could cause damage when tightened
2. Choke/slip - incorrectly placing could lead to tightening rather than slipping
3. Electronic collar - one of the highest risk tools for misuse or abuse
4. Underground fence - may be successful if trained properly
5. Bark suppression collars
6. Penny can

Question 6

Management Equipment

Answer 6

1. Tether - should always be supervised
2. Baby gates - keep dogs out of room, separate dog away, introducing new dog to home, interrupting play
3. Exercise pens
4. Curtains/blinds/privacy film - barking dogs from looking out window
5. Solid fencing - keeping dog confined in yard
6. Environmental cues - disabling doorbell, using different entry door, leaving TV or radio on to block exterior noises

Question 7

Crates

Answer 7

1. Home use - plastic, wire, soft

2. Travel - plastic/airline, vehicle transport