a nimal s cience 1 pet ownership unit what is a companion animal?
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ANIMAL SCIENCE 1 Pet Ownership Unit
What is a companion animal?
UNIT MAP: FOLLOW ALONG IN YOUR PACKET
WHAT ARE YOU LEARNING?
AS 02.02: Economic value of animal agriscience
03.01: ID Breeds of animals 02.07: Gain Practical experience in handling
and care
KNOW UNDERSTAND DO!: PET OWNERSHIPKnow
Types of companion animals
Trends in the ANSC industry
Rules for pet ownership
Understand How companion
animals are defined
How trends effect spending
How to become a responsible pet owner
Do Classify Animals Make predictions
about future trends Match pets with
appropriate owners
KEY LEARNING: PET OWNERSHIP
Unit EQ: How has the human / animal bond changed?
Concept : Practices
Lesson EQ:
How can we become responsible pet owners?
Vocab
Responsible Pet Ownership, Neglect, Cruelity
Concept : IndustryLesson EQ:
How is the animal science industry changing?
Vocab:Enrichment,
Quality of Life, Stimulus
Concept : Companion Animal
Lesson EQ:What is a companion animal?
VocabCompanion Animal,
Ornamental, Play Thing, Hobby, Status, Helper
ESSENTIAL QUESTION 1
What is a companion animal?
COMPANION ANIMAL: WHAT IS THAT?
A pet is an animal kept for companionship and enjoyment Loyal, playful, attractive characteristics
ACTIVITY
What is a pet? Frayer Model
Vocabulary Word
COMPANION ANIMAL POPULARITY
Animal
Number of U.S. householdsthat own a pet (millions)
Total number of pets ownedin the U.S. (millions)
Bird 6.0 15.0
Cat 38.2 93.6
Dog 45.6 77.5
Equine 3.9 13.3
Freshwater fish 13.3 171.7
Saltwater fish 0.7 11.2
Reptile 4.7 13.6
Small pets 5.3 15.9
PET POPULARITY
63% of US households have pets
Dogs and Cats are the most popular pets in Western Countries What are western countries?
More houses own dogs BUT dogs out number cats in population
How is this possible?
Reptiles, Birds, and Horses are next in popularity
INTERESTING FACTS (JUST LISTEN) Restrictions
Many cities limit the # of pets a person can own Certain breeds or types can be restricted
Berkeley, CA and Boulder, CO Have a law stating people do not “own” their
pets. They are the pet’s “Guardian:
Class Discussion: Why do think some one would institute (start) this wording for people and their pets relationship?
OWNING A PET : THINGS TO CONSIDER
Time Training Feeding Cleaning Stimulating (play, walk, etc)
Room Adult size of your pet Habits of your pet (clumsy, playful, high energy)
Price License, Registration Food and Care including the Vet
Top reasons for not owning a pet: 1. Not enough Time, 2. Not enough $, 3. Care during travel
CLASS ACTIVITIES
What is a Pet ?
Make a pet !
Survey your Classroom
Please complete these activities in your packet
Don’t forget to answer your essential daily question in your notes
ANIMAL SCIENCE 1 Companion Animal Unit
History of companion animals
WARM UP How did this animal become a companion ?
COMPANION ANIMAL HISTORY
Different animals were domesticated at different times for different reasons
Main reasons Benefited humans
Hunting aides, food, textiles (clothing) Sell / Trade for profit Status symbols
Experimentation
COMPANION ANIMALS TODAY
Less than 2% of Americans are involved in livestock agriculture
Almost everyone has a cat, dog, caged bird, or some other companion animal
For every 100 Americans there are 21 dogs, 25 cats, 6 cage birds and 4 other animals
COMPANION ANIMAL TYPES
Ornamental For looking, not touching example: Fish
Status Standing in society is shown by what animal you own
Playthings Hobbies
Interest outside main occupation (job) Companions Helpers
These can over lap How the animal is “used” is the key!
FRAYER MODEL Complete a Frayer Model for each type
of Companion Animal
Work individually for 20 minutes Then group work for 20 minutes
Come back together as a class and discuss
Wait for the bell to switch!
Are your ideas of types of animals the same?
Why do you think so?
WHY COMPANION ANIMALS?
Health benefits Mental
Goal setting Physical
Lowered blood pressure Exercise
Emotional Feelings of being needed
CONS ABOUT PET OWNERSHIP
Allergies Trip and Fall Animal bites Disease/Parasites
WHY WOULD YOU NOT WANT A PET, AFTER READING THIS POSTER?
PROBLEMS FOR PETS CAUSED BY HUMANS
Care problems: abandonment, abuse and neglect Overindulge: Overfeeding-> Obesity-> Health
problems
Mis-use Example: Bunnies for Easter, Puppies for
Christmas What is the problem?
Over breeding for desired traits Results in poor health
MOST IMPORTANT THING!
Must understand how to feed, house, breed, and care of animals
BASIC RULES FOR PET CARE
Space Enough room to move naturally
Enrichment Activities to keep animals “entertained”
Food Proper amount and type
Water Always available!
ACTIVITY
Lab cage inspection Worksheet
Improving environments Worksheet
Worksheets are in your packet!
ACTIVITY
Open to Animal Rights/Welfare Chapter in green book
Read your assigned section and answer the questions below in your notes based on your reading assigned
Class Discussion and summary to follow
Definitions Do Animals Have Rights?
Should animals be food?
Animal sin Experimentation?
Animal Rights is…
Yes because… Yes because… Yes Because
Animal Welfare is..
No because.. No because… No Because
ANIMAL RIGHTS VS ANIMAL WELFARE: THINK ABOUT IT
Animal Rights View: Rights believed to belong to animals to live free from use in medical research, hunting, and other services to humans. also known as animal liberation, is the idea
that the most basic interests of non-human animals should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of human beings.
Animal Welfare View:Animal welfare is the physical and psychological well-being of animals
Welfare is measured by indicators including behavior, physiology, longevity, and reproduction
WARM UP
Get out your notes and write 1 thought for your warm up. Be ready to share after attendance
WARM UP: What keeps people safe in society?
ANIMAL SCIENCE 1 Companion Animal Unit
Rules and Regulations
WHY HAVE LAWS?
Laws protect people Can you name some laws
that protect people?
Animals have protection under law Can you name some laws
that protect animals?
COMMON LAWS IN THE US
Dogs/Cats/Etc require: License Shots
Rabies, Distemper Proper restraint (where required)
Leash, carriers
LAWS FOR DELAWARE
Activity Learn your Laws!!!
SUMMARY ACTIVITY WARM UP
1 sheet of paper Fold it into 3 parts
1. 5 Facts you learned about pet laws in your state
2. 3 patterns you noticed about how the laws were written
3. 1 generalization of a law you think is most important to know in order to be a responsible pet owner in Delaware. Give 2 reasons why you think it is important to know.
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ANIMAL SCIENCE 1 Companion Animal Unit
Pet Trade and Economy
WARM UP
How much money does it cost to own a dog over its life time?
ACTIVITY
Cost of owning a dog Yearly Expense
Type of Expense
Food and Treats 250 - 700Toys 25 - 150Beds 50 - 200
Leashes and Collars 20 - 50Grooming 30 - 500
Routine Veterinary Care 100 - 300
Preventive Medications and
Supplements100 - 300
Training Classes or Resources 25 - 300
Petsitters or Boarding 100 - 300Yearly Total $700-2800
Approximate Monthly Cost of
Owning a Dog$60-235
Basic Cost of Owning a Dog
PET INDUSTRY TRENDS Total U.S. Pet Industry Expenditures Year Billion 2010
$47.7 Est. 2009 $45.5 2008 $43.2 2007 $41.2
2006 $38.5 2005 $36.32004 $34.42003 $32.42002 $29.52001 $28.51998 $231996 $211994 $17
What trend do you see?
What might be effecting this trend?
Could you make an inference about what will happen in years to come?
ACTUAL SALES IN 2009
In 2009, $45.5 billion was spent on our pets in the U.S.
Breakdown: Food $17.56 billion Supplies/OTC Medicine $10.41 billionVet Care $12.04 billionLive animal purchases $2.16 billionPet Services: grooming & boarding $3.36 billion
ESTIMATED 2010 BREAK DOWN
For 2010, it estimated that $47.7 billion will be spent on our pets in the U.S.
Breakdown: Food $18.28 billion Supplies/OTC Medicine $11.01 billionVet Care $12.79 billionLive animal purchases $2.21 billionPet Services: grooming & boarding $3.45 billion
BASIC ANIMAL EXPENSES ANNUALLY (PER YEAR)
Dogs Cats Surgical Vet Visits $532 $278 Food $229 $203 Kennel Boarding $273 $255 RoutineVet $225 $203 Groomer/Grooming Aids $66 $22Vitamins $61 $28Food Treats $64 $37Toys $40 $19
FUTURE TRENDS IN THE PET INDUSTRY
Reducing the Carbon PAW print Organic food, bio degradable litters
Large companies starting pet lines Harley Davidson, Old Navy
Starting pet lines of clothes and accessories
Pets Welcome Hotels offer “check-in” treat bags, dog masseuse
Grooming Services Nails, Teeth, Hair, Pet Wipes, other care products
Yoga Pet/Owner yoga, massages, and spas
WORLDWIDE TRENDS
Increasing $ towards bettering pet life Health care, grooming, toys
Japan: $9.3 billion (2003)
Britain: $740 million (2003)
United States: $139 million (2003)
ACTIVITY
Make a Graph Each group will work on taking the information on the
board, and putting it into a graph. Total U.S. Pet Industry Expenditures Year Billion 2010 $47.7
Est. 2009 $45.5 2008 $43.2 2007 $41.2
2006 $38.5 2005 $36.32004 $34.42003 $32.42002 $29.52001 $28.51998 $231996 $21
1994 $17 2009 United States Spending Breakdown:
Food $17.56 billion Supplies/OTC Medicine $10.41 billionVet Care $12.04 billionLive animal purchases $2.16 billionPet Services: grooming & boarding $3.36 billion
For 2010 United States Spending Breakdown:
Food $18.28 billion Supplies/OTC Medicine $11.01 billionVet Care $12.79 billionLive animal purchases $2.21 billionPet Services: grooming & boarding $3.45 billion
Dogs Cats Surgical Vet Visits $532 $278 Food $229 $203 Kennel Boarding $273 $255 RoutineVet $225 $203 Groomer/Grooming Aids $66 $22Vitamins $61 $28Food Treats $64 $37Toys $40 $19
ANIMAL SCIENCE 1 Companion Animal Unit
Being a Responsible Pet Owner in Today’s Society
WARM UP
Define “Responsibility” in your OWN words.
What does it mean to you, to BE responsible?
Think on how this would apply to pet ownership and care
DEFINE
Responsible: a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct
Pet: a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
Ownership: to have or hold as one's own: possess
GUIDE TO BEING A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER
1. Know your facts! What type of animal? What does the animal need to survive? What does this animal need to be healthy, safe
and happy? License, Id Tags or chips
Any laws written about my animal ? Is it legal? Do I need a license to keep it?
Where do we find this information? Internet Pet supplier BOOKS! SPCA or other animal shelter
GUIDE TO BEING A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER
2. Consider your wants and needs Schedule
How often are you home? Or gone? Lifestyle
Busy? Active? Relaxed? Habits
Super clean? Kind of messy? Why do you want a pet?
Companion? Play mate? Status symbol?
Different animals require different levels of commitment and time Example: Fish vs. a Dog What types of commitment levels would these require?
GUIDE TO BEING A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER
3. Think about the future! How big will the animal get? How long do they normally live? Where will you be in the future?
Will your pet be able to come along?
Animal Size is a big determining factor that many people forget to consider
CLASSIC EXAMPLE
AND OF COURSE!
4. Don’t Make More! Spay: Female, remove ovaries Neuter: Male, remove testicles Separate Boys and Girls
Small mammals can reproduce at VERY young ages and can reproduce VERY quickly
Example: Hamster Able to Breed: Every 20 Days, 24 hours
after giving birth Gestation Period: 20 days Number of pups: 10 on average How many pups could a mating couple
produce in a year ?
HOW ARE THESE PEOPLE PRACTICING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP?
WHAT CAN GO WRONG: HOARDING
WHAT CAN GO WRONG: ABUSE/NEGLECT
SO REMEMBER: RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP!
1. Know the facts 2. Consider you 3. Think about the future 4. Make no More!
ACTIVITY
Match that Pet!!!
TEST REVIEW Complete the test review. Use this to Study. You cannot use your notes or study guide for the test.
Define: Companion Animal, Responsible Pet Ownership, Enrichment
1. What are items to consider when owning/looking for a pet? (hint there are 3) list examples
2. What is the current trend in the animal science industry? (know examples)
3. What does it mean to be a responsible pet owner? What are the “rules” to follow?
4. Why were animals domesticated? 5. What are the (4) basic rules of pet care? 6. List the Pros and Cons of pet ownership.