AAT Animal Welfare and Handling 2

Question 1

Which of the Five Freedoms of animal welfare addresses the need for animals to express normal behavioral patterns?

Accepted Answer

Freedom to express normal behavior

Answer

Freedom from pain, injury, or disease

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Freedom from fear and distress

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Freedom from hunger and thirst

Question 2

When a therapy dog shows whale eye (visible whites of the eyes), the handler should:

Accepted Answer

Immediately remove the animal from the situation

Answer

Continue the session as this is a sign of alertness

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Ask the client to pet the dog more to calm it

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Ignore it since therapy animals are trained to tolerate stress

Question 3

A therapy cat begins grooming excessively during a session. This behavior most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

The cat is experiencing stress or discomfort

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The cat is relaxed and comfortable

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The cat is excited to interact with clients

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The cat needs food or water

Question 4

What is the recommended minimum rest period for a therapy animal between AAT sessions to prevent burnout?

Accepted Answer

15–20 minutes

Answer

5 minutes

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1 hour

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24 hours

Question 5

Which handling technique is considered best practice when introducing a therapy animal to a new client?

Accepted Answer

Let the animal approach the client at its own pace

Answer

Allow the client to rush toward the animal immediately

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Restrain the animal tightly to prevent movement

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Always use treats to force the animal toward the client

Question 6

In AAT, 'over-handling' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Exposing the animal to excessive interaction without adequate breaks

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Using too many leash corrections during a session

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Handling the animal with too firm a grip

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Allowing the animal to interact with more than one client at a time

Question 7

A therapy rabbit is placed on a client's lap and immediately tries to jump off. The handler should:

Accepted Answer

Remove the rabbit and respect its choice to disengage

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Hold the rabbit firmly to prevent escape

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Encourage the client to hold the rabbit tighter

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Continue the session since this behavior is normal for rabbits