ESA Behavior and Welfare 2

Question 1

An ESA dog barks continuously whenever its owner leaves the room. This behavior most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Separation anxiety

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Territorial aggression

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Learned helplessness

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Predatory drift

Question 2

Which welfare principle is violated when an ESA is confined to a small crate for 12 or more hours per day?

Accepted Answer

Freedom to express normal behavior

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Freedom from hunger

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Freedom from disease

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Freedom from fear

Question 3

A cat ESA begins over-grooming to the point of creating bald patches. This is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

Psychogenic alopecia linked to stress

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Adaptive play behavior

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Normal molting behavior

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Dominance display

Question 4

Positive reinforcement is preferred over punishment-based training for ESAs primarily because:

Accepted Answer

It builds trust without inducing fear or anxiety

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It is faster for all behaviors

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Punishment is illegal under US law

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It requires no professional guidance

Question 5

Which scenario best demonstrates an ESA fulfilling its welfare need for social interaction?

Accepted Answer

The owner schedules daily play and bonding sessions with the ESA

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The animal is kept in a separate room during family gatherings

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The ESA is fed on an automated schedule without owner contact

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The animal is housed with many other animals but no human contact

Question 6

An ESA rabbit repeatedly circles its enclosure and gnaws on cage bars. These are signs of:

Accepted Answer

Stereotypic behaviors indicating poor welfare

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Normal foraging behavior

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Territorial marking

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Readiness to breed

Question 7

Under the Five Freedoms framework, which need is addressed by providing an ESA with a consistent daily routine?

Accepted Answer

Freedom from fear and distress

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Freedom from hunger and thirst

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Freedom from discomfort

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Freedom from pain and disease