Ethics

Question 1

Humane hierarchy

Answer 1

1. Physical factors (health issues)
2. environmental factors and antecedents. (management)
3. Positive reinforcement/ classical conditioning
4. Negative punishment, negative reinforcement
5. Positive punishment

Question 2

List of unacceptable aversive methods

Answer 2

-Helicoptering, hanging, restricting dogs airway
- lifting dog by collar or scruff so they have no more than two feet on the ground
- using ecollar before exhausting other methods
- using more than one ecollar at a time or applying to abdomen or genital area
- using toe or ear pinches

Question 3

Lima

Answer 3

1. Wellness
2. Management (antecedent arrangements)
3. Positive reinforcement
4. Differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors
5. Extinction, negative reinforcement, negative punishment
6. Positive punishment

Question 4

CPDT code of ethics

Answer 4

-client confidentiality
-avoid making guarantees
- when in doubt,refer out
- obtain written consent before photographing, video or audio

Question 5

CPDT recertification

Answer 5

• every three years
• notice sent 6 months prior to expiration
• requires 36 CEUs, signed ethics statement and submit a test question