Reading stress signals in context

Practise separating an observation from an interpretation of stress. Look at posture, context, sequences of behaviour and useful notes to understand why a single gesture or photograph rarely tells the whole story.

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Reading stress signals in context

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  1. 1. One dog barks when worried; another withdraws. Which needs consideration?

    One dog barks when worried; another withdraws. Which needs consideration?
  2. 2. A dog becomes very still when someone leans over it. What should the person do?

    A dog becomes very still when someone leans over it. What should the person do?
  3. 3. A wagging tail accompanies a rigid body. Is an approach certainly welcome?

    A wagging tail accompanies a rigid body. Is an approach certainly welcome?
  4. 4. Which statement separates observation from interpretation?

    Which statement separates observation from interpretation?
  5. 5. Your dog relaxes after you move away from a crowd. What does this help you plan?

    Your dog relaxes after you move away from a crowd. What does this help you plan?
  6. 6. How can you document a recurring reaction for a professional?

    How can you document a recurring reaction for a professional?
  7. 7. During a greeting, a dog lowers its body, turns away and tucks its tail. What is sensible?

    During a greeting, a dog lowers its body, turns away and tucks its tail. What is sensible?
  8. 8. A dog growls when cornered beside furniture. What is the priority?

    A dog growls when cornered beside furniture. What is the priority?
  9. 9. How should you judge readiness after a frightening experience?

    How should you judge readiness after a frightening experience?
  10. 10. After several demanding outings, your dog seems less able to cope. What is reasonable?

    After several demanding outings, your dog seems less able to cope. What is reasonable?
  11. 11. A dog yawns once after waking. What can you conclude?

    A dog yawns once after waking. What can you conclude?
  12. 12. A normally sociable dog suddenly avoids touch. What should you include in your response?

    A normally sociable dog suddenly avoids touch. What should you include in your response?
  13. 13. What is missing from a single photo used to judge a dog's feelings?

    What is missing from a single photo used to judge a dog's feelings?
  14. 14. A dog steps away from a person offering a hand. What respects its choice?

    A dog steps away from a person offering a hand. What respects its choice?
  15. 15. A dog stops growling after being shouted at. What cannot be assumed?

    A dog stops growling after being shouted at. What cannot be assumed?
  16. 16. A dog accepts a treat but remains stiff beside a stranger. Does eating prove comfort?

    A dog accepts a treat but remains stiff beside a stranger. Does eating prove comfort?
  17. 17. Why note how your dog looks while relaxed at home?

    Why note how your dog looks while relaxed at home?
  18. 18. Avoidance and distress keep returning despite easier routines. What is appropriate?

    Avoidance and distress keep returning despite easier routines. What is appropriate?
  19. 19. A dog pulls towards another dog and then retreats. What is the safest interpretation?

    A dog pulls towards another dog and then retreats. What is the safest interpretation?
  20. 20. Which note is most useful after a difficult encounter?

    Which note is most useful after a difficult encounter?
Questions covered in this exam
  1. A dog yawns once after waking. What can you conclude?
  2. During a greeting, a dog lowers its body, turns away and tucks its tail. What is sensible?
  3. A wagging tail accompanies a rigid body. Is an approach certainly welcome?
  4. Why note how your dog looks while relaxed at home?
  5. A dog becomes very still when someone leans over it. What should the person do?
  6. Which note is most useful after a difficult encounter?
  7. One dog barks when worried; another withdraws. Which needs consideration?
  8. After several demanding outings, your dog seems less able to cope. What is reasonable?
  9. A dog steps away from a person offering a hand. What respects its choice?
  10. A dog pulls towards another dog and then retreats. What is the safest interpretation?
  11. What is missing from a single photo used to judge a dog's feelings?
  12. A normally sociable dog suddenly avoids touch. What should you include in your response?
  13. Your dog relaxes after you move away from a crowd. What does this help you plan?
  14. A dog growls when cornered beside furniture. What is the priority?
  15. Which statement separates observation from interpretation?
  16. A dog accepts a treat but remains stiff beside a stranger. Does eating prove comfort?
  17. How should you judge readiness after a frightening experience?
  18. How can you document a recurring reaction for a professional?
  19. A dog stops growling after being shouted at. What cannot be assumed?
  20. Avoidance and distress keep returning despite easier routines. What is appropriate?

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