CDT Aggression Assessment & Management 2

Question 1

A dog growls when a stranger reaches over its head to pet it. This behavior is best classified as which type of aggression?

Accepted Answer

Fear-based aggression

Answer

Growling in response to a stranger reaching over the head is a classic sign of fear-based aggression triggered by a perceived threat.

Question 2

When conducting an aggression assessment, which tool provides the most standardized framework for evaluating bite severity?

Accepted Answer

Ian Dunbar Bite Scale

Answer

The Ian Dunbar Bite Scale (Levels 1–6) is the most widely used standardized tool for evaluating and communicating bite severity.

Question 3

A dog that shows aggression only toward other intact male dogs is most likely exhibiting which form of aggression?

Accepted Answer

Inter-male aggression

Answer

Inter-male aggression refers to aggression between intact males, often driven by hormonal influences and social competition.

Question 4

Which management strategy is most appropriate as an immediate safety measure when a dog has bitten a household member?

Accepted Answer

Use a muzzle and implement strict confinement protocols

Answer

Muzzle use combined with confinement protocols prevents further bites while a behavior modification plan is developed.

Question 5

Maternal aggression in a dog is MOST likely to diminish as:

Accepted Answer

Puppies are weaned and become more independent

Answer

Maternal aggression is hormonally driven and typically resolves naturally as puppies are weaned and the mother's hormonal state normalizes.

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