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ANSC 250: Exam 3
what is a puppy mill
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large scale breeding operation where profit > dogs well-being. different from other operations because they dont care about animals well-being
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who licenses and inspects large scale breeding ops
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USDA |
where are large scale breeding operations puppies commonly sold
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Craigs list, at pet stores, or directly to the public
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what is a broker
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purchases puppies to sell to pet stores. they're the middle man
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where are puppy mills. number 1 state
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Amish and Mennonite. Missouri is number 1
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Which federal laws covers puppy mills and other large scale breeding operations. who has to be licensed by this law
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Animal Welfare Act. only online and pet stores have to be licensed
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Are some AKC puppies or those from licensed breeders guaranteed to not be from puppy mills?
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no, some are from mills
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how often do hoarders repeat their behavior
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100%
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what banned sport eventually led to the development of dog fighting
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bull baiting
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different levels of dog fighting
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street level: informal and really rough. least care for dogs
hobbyists: more rules than street. entertainment, slightly better care
professional: large numbers of animals owned, regularly kill animals that dont win: bloodlines |
what is doggie DNA and how does it help pit bulls prevent BDL
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dna test to show dogs genetic makeup and shows that most people dont know the breeds that dogs are
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michael vick's dogs
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almost all are either therapy dogs, family dogs, etc
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what is a disaster and what are examples
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any event that overwhelms the area and resources. examples: hurricane, earthquake, fire, nuclear emergency
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why is it important to be concerned with animals and disasters
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people may not evacuate or not evacuate at last minute, animals can complicate a disaster situation
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44% of pet owners chose to delat evacuating for which disaster and why
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hurricane katrina because they were unwilling to leave pets behind
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PETS act
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Passed after hurricane Katrina. pets must be accomodated in evacuation plans
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Rule for pets in disasters
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not safe for you means not safe for pets
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Examples of sports / competitions
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agility (speed)
earthdog
flyball
dock diving catch,freestyle
surfing
weight pulling
obedience
canine freestyle |
Who is wallace
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Vick dog who is a disk dog (freestyle)
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characteristicsof responsible breeders
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show facility, one or 2 breeds, tell you pros/cons of breed, explain breeding goals/health issues, produce the demanded # of animals
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problems that puppies from puppy mills have (also breeding dogs)
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illness, disease, lack of socialization, hereditary disorders
breeding dogs suffer from mental/emotional scarring, decreased trainability, cant cope well |
5 freedoms of animal welfare
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1. hunger and thirst
2. discomfort
3. pain, injury, disease
4. express normal behavior
5. fear and distress |
Who is coconut
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Dog that taylor rescued from a puppy mill
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difference b/w true animal hoarder and someone who owns animals
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hoarders fail to acknowledge deteriorarting conditions of animals/environment. its a mental illness
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health concerns related to animal hoarding
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unsanitary conditions
zoonotic diseases
ammonia
feces buildup
insect/rodent infestation
odor |
define rescue hoarder
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people who hoard themselves out to be an animal shelter
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diagnosis for hoarding
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no easy explanation. intense emotional attachment to animals, could be delusion, dementia, or OCD
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what a pit bull
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generic term for
1. american pitbull terrier
2. staffordshire bull terrier
3. american stafforshire terrier |
common characteristicsof 2006 fatal dog attacks
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1. reckless owners
2. didnt spay/neuter dogs
3. resident dogs not family dogs |
common myths about pit bulls
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locking jaws
massive biting power (1000 psi)
nice pits are the exception
pits are intolerant to pain
owned by thugs
those confiscated from fighting are too dangerous and should be euthanized |
difference between media reporting today vs. 1800s
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1800s: more focus on function of the dog, situation, pos/neg of breeds, blaming the owner, explain circumstances or attacks.
Today: blame the dog, negative, missing details, sensationalism |
breed specific/discriminatory legislation
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regulation directed toward one or more breeds of dogs. doesnt enhance public safety. doesnt help control dog bites
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Which city is the worst for euthanizing pits (breed discrimination)
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Denver |
what are some of the working roles of horses throughout the history of the US
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agriculture, sporting, pleasure, war, draft, food, transportation
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where are horses found today in the US
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agriculture, sport, pleasure, health
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what was the impact of the closure of US slaughter plants on unwanted horses and horses being slaughtered
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the number of unwanted horses climbed to 166,000 in 4 years
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options for someone who has an unwanted horse
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shelters
adoption
train
rehabilitation |
what is an exotic animal? examples?
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animals other than native wildlife or common domestic pets. Examples: monkeys, iguanas, snakes, tropical birds
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different sources of exotic pets
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stores
online
pet trade
local towns |
issues associated with owning exotic pets?
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1. zoonotic disease
2. animals can have special needs
3. regulations with owning |
legislation or regulations put in place to protect wildlife from becoming exotic pets
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US wild captive animal safety act
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common pieces of equipment used for agility
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A-frames, tunnels, hurdles, weaving poles, door windows, tires, cat walks, pause boxes, teeter totter
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difference between performance and conformation?
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performance dogs: compete specifically in a task
conformation dogs: judged on their look and pedigree |
what are earth dog trials and what types of dogs are used in this competition?
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dogs are put into tunnels that are dark or in the ground. they make it through the tunnel and sometimes obstacles to find a rat
common dogs: small breeds, dashounds, tracking dogs |
What is the Iditarod?
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1200 mile sled dog race.
Alaska
honors the dedication of the mushers who in the past were used to transport resources that couldnt otherwise be reached |