Introduction to Cats & Their Personalities Lesson 22

You have changed into a long-sleeve grooming coat & asked your client to stay & help you. Which type of cat are you most likely about to groom

• dominant

• aggressive

• happ-go-lucky

• submissive

Which type of cat demonstrates body language similar to that of the fearful cat

• submissive

• happ-go-lucky

• dominant

• aggressive

Before grroming a kitten, what should you do

• feed the kitten solid food

• wean the kitten from its mother

• give the kitten a flea dip

• have the owner check with the veterinarian to see if the animal is old enough & in good health

How do kittens walk to help with their stability

• They use two paws at a time & take wide stances, with their tales between their legs

• The use one paw at a time & hold their tails between their legs

• They jump forward for each step, holding their tails erect

• They use one paw at a time & take wide stances, with their tail erect

The typical Halloween cat is a profile of the _____ cat

• dominant

• fearful

• happy-go-lucky

• aggressive

A cat with its ears positioned forward, an aggressive look, its face muscles taut, & its tail sweepng is most likely

• submissive

• fearful

• happy-go-lucky

• dominant

Where is the best place to pet a cat

• above the tail

• behind the ears

• under the neck

• on the chest

A fearful cats protects itself by

• purring and closing its eyes

• biting & scratching

• rolloing over on its back

• curling into a ball

You just made eye contact with a new cat you are about to groom. After placing it on the table, you notice that the cat is holding your gaze as it sweeps its tail back & forth. This cat's body language may indicate its personality is

• dominant

• happ-go-lucky

• submissive

• fearful

Grooming cats can be highly profitable because

• many groomers refuse to groom cats

• cat owners typically have more money

• cats need to groomed more frequently that dogs

• you can charge more because cats bite more often