MinxMandy asked:
A rescue dog is brought into groomers. Initial assessment suggests that the dogs wooly coat is matted with bald patches and has an infestation of fleas.
(this is question i have in my written exam this week shortest answers possible but to the point greatly appriciated thanks)
A rescue dog is brought into groomers. Initial assessment suggests that the dogs wooly coat is matted with bald patches and has an infestation of fleas.
(this is question i have in my written exam this week shortest answers possible but to the point greatly appriciated thanks)
If you don’t know the answer to this basic question, maybe you should consider another career.
The dog is afraid and probably not used to being handle. If you approach or handle the wrong way, he could bit out of fear. Take your time with a dog, let him see you are ok and want to help
Not reading a dog’s body language correctly can get you bitten and the poor dog labled as a biter. Plus you can be too rough or not firm enough. If your body language is wrong for the dog then you can scare it into biting or tell it to be boss over you, most people do not read their dogs and encourge poor behavior and then wonder why the dog does what it does.
Since animals don’t usually talk like people, they use body language to show intent. There are aggressive approaches, ********** and playful. Animals rely on these to determine if they should avoid or approach one another. Also, you need to consider the animal being approached. Their own temperament can determine how they react. A shy dog will most certainly back away and can become aggressive out of fear for no apparent threat. Experiences of bad treatment could cause any animal to react out of fear. A dog at a strange location or a dog that just doesnt want to be bothered with can all have adverse reations. As a groomer you need to read a dog prior to touching it. You may also have dogs afraid of different objects. Good Luck
try not to make eye contact. try to be friendly and take you time letting the dog get to know you!!!!!!!
Reading the body language of any dog, including your own, is important, because that is their primary way of communicating whether they’re afraid, ready to attack, or whatever. You want to neither traumatize a fearful animal, nor challenge a dominant one, since either can result in a biting episode.
For a good discussion of how to interpret a dog’s body language and vocalizations, I recommend Stanley Coren’s book, How To Speak Dog.
my dog is born deaf so she relies 100 % body language .she is very clever i taught her a sort of body and sign language