Action Map Guide Action Map Guide
Chapter 4: Behavior & Socialization
Name:
Date:
The Critical Growing Window
Puppies
3 to 12
Weeks Old
This is the best time to meet new people and other dogs!
Kittens
2 to 7
Weeks Old
Very important! This helps them become calm adult cats.
The Crate Rule
1 Hour
For every 1 month of age.
Example:
8-week-old (2 months) = 4 to 6 hours max.
How Animals Learn
Positive Reinforcement
Give a Reward (like a treat) right after they do something good.
Negative Punishment
Stop giving Attention (turn away) when they do something bad.
Remember!
The most common reason owners ask for help is Aggression.
Holding for the Vet
Imagine the pet standing or sitting normally
Sternal
Lying on their Chest/Belly
Imagine the pet laying flat on one side
Lateral
Lying on their Side
Imagine the pet lying on their back
Dorsal
Lying on their Back
Golden Rule: When you are the one holding the animal, your only job is to watch their behavior and keep everyone safe!
Term Matcher Activity Easy Match
Words and Pictures
Name: ___________
Draw a line to the right answer.
Ethology
Aggression
Socialize
Pheromone
A smell message.
Study behavior.
Acting mean.
Meeting friends.
Vet Tools
Muzzle
Gloves
Catchpole
Thick hand cover.
Long pole loop.
Mouth cover.
Behavior Recall Flashcards Behavior Recall Flashcards
Cut along the dotted lines. Fold in half or glue front-to-back for daily repetition practice.
Ethology
The scientific study of animal behavior.
Imprinting
Learning who your "parent" or group is early in life.
Socialization
Exposing young pets to new people and places.
Operant Conditioning
Learning using rewards or punishments.
Positive Reinforcement
Giving a reward to make a behavior happen again.
Anthropomorphism
Thinking animals have human traits/feelings.
Lateral Recumbency
Restraining the animal on its side.
Sternal Recumbency
Restraining the animal on its chest/belly.
Pheromone
A scent used to send messages to other animals.
Aggression
Behavior intended to harm or intimidate.
Selective Breeding
Choosing specific parents to get specific traits.
Catchpole
A long pole with a loop to catch dangerous dogs.
Study Session Script Teacher Resource Study Session Script
Daily 30-Minute Repetition Guide
1. Visual First
Always start with the Action Map Guide . Visual maps help anchor short-term memory before reading.
2. Low Pressure
Use the Term Matcher as a game. If she struggles with a word, point to the icon on the guide.
3. Repetition
The Flashcards are the final step. End every session with a quick "lightning round" of 5 cards.
Daily Schedule
05m
Map Walk-Through
Open the Action Map Guide . Don't ask questions yet—just point and narrate.
"Look at the Puppy Window. It says 3 to 12 weeks. That's their special time to learn. Can you point to the kitten's window?"
10m
Interactive Matching
Work through the Term Matcher . Encourage her to look at the icons on the Map Guide if she's stuck.
Read the term aloud for her.
Ask: "Which picture matches this word?"
Focus on 3-4 terms per day until they are "locked in."
15m
Flashcard Drill
Use the Behavior Recall Flashcards . Use the "Graduated Interval" method:
Pile A (Easy):
Review these every 3 days.
Pile B (Tough):
Review these every single day.
TBI Support Tips
Reduce Clutter: Cover parts of the page with a blank sheet of paper so she only sees one question at a time.
Verbal Recall: Let her answer out loud instead of writing. Writing can be exhausting and cause her to lose the concept.
Behavior Spotter Guide Behavior Spotter
Chapter 4: Reading Animal Body Language
Name:
Signs a Dog is Scared
🥱
Yawning
🐕💨
Pacing
🫨
Shaking
🆙
Hair Up
(Piloerection)
Cat Litter Rules
Daily
Scoop the box
Weekly
Change all litter
Did You Know?
Desensitization
This means slowly showing a pet something they are scared of until they feel safe.
Animal Names
Queen
A female cat
Substrate
The stuff on the floor (like litter)
You are doing great!
Restraint Training Matcher Activity Restraint Match
Chapter 4: Positions and Procedures
Name:
Draw a line to match the Vocabulary Word to its Meaning.
Dorsal
Lateral
Sternal
Lying on their side.
Lying on their chest or belly.
Lying on their back.
Vet Behaviorist
Agonistic
Distraction
Elimination
Going to the bathroom.
A doctor for animal behavior.
Behavior related to fighting.
A technique to shift focus (like tapping).
Action Map Guide Simple Easy Map Guide
Chapter 4: Growing & Learning
Name: ___________
Time to Meet Friends
Puppy
3 to 12
Weeks
Best time to meet new people.
Kitten
2 to 7
Weeks
Best time to meet new pets.
The Crate Rule
1 Month Old =
1 Hour
Wait for the dog to go outside.
Good vs. Bad
Reward
Give a treat for good work.
Stop
Turn away if they jump.
Holding the Pet
Sternal
On the
Belly
Lateral
On the
Side
Dorsal
On the
Back
Your Main Job:
Watch the pet. Keep everyone safe.
Term Matcher Activity Ultra Simple Easy Match
Draw a line to the answer
Ethology
Aggression
Socialize
Pheromone
Smell message
Study behavior
Acting mean
Meet friends
Vet Tools
Muzzle
Gloves
Catchpole
Thick gloves
Pole loop
Mouth cover
Action Map Guide Simple V2 Big Picture Map
Chapter 4: Basics
Meet Friends
Puppy
3-12
Weeks
Kitten
2-7
Weeks
Learning
Reward
"Good Pet"
Stop
"No Look"
Holding
Sternal
Belly
Lateral
Side
Dorsal
Back
Behavior Recall Flashcards Ultra Simple Easy Study Cards
Cut cards. Practice every day.
Ethology
Study Behavior
Socialize
Meet Friends
Imprinting
Early Bonding
Reinforce
Give Reward
Anthropomorphism
Human Feelings
Aggression
Mean Acting
Lateral
Hold Side
Sternal
Hold Belly
Pheromone
Smell Sign
Muzzle
Mouth Cover
Behavior Spotter Guide Simple V2 Big Word Help
Chapter 4 Spotter
Scared Signs
🥱
Yawn
🫨
Shake
🆙
Hair Up
🐕
Pacing
Cat Box
Scoop
Every Day
Change
Every Week
Hard Words
Queen
Girl Cat
Substrate
Floor Stuff
Desensitization
Get Used To
Action Map Guide Core V3 Growth Map
Puppy
3 - 12
Weeks
Kitten
2 - 7
Weeks
Training
Good
Treat
Bad
No Look
Holding
Sternal
Belly
Lateral
Side
Dorsal
Back
Restraint Matcher Ultra Simple Hold Match
Dorsal
Lateral
Sternal
On Side
On Belly
On Back
Extra Words
Eliminate
Agonistic
Distract
Fighting
Move focus
Bathroom
Behavior Spotter Core V3 Big Words
Scared
🥱
Yawn
🫨
Shake
Cat Box
Scoop
Day
Change
Week
Names
Queen
Girl Cat
Desensitize
Get Used
Action Map Guide Core V3 Simple Big Map
Meet
Dog
3-12
Weeks
Cat
2-7
Weeks
Learn
Good
Treat
Bad
No Look
Hold
Sternal
Belly
Lateral
Side
Dorsal
Back
Term Matcher Extreme Support Match
Ethology
Mean
Social
Smell
Scent
Study
Harm
Meet
Tools
Muzzle
Gloves
Pole
Hand
Catch
Mouth
Behavior Recall Flashcards Core V3 Simple Core Cards
Ethology
Study
Social
Meet
Imprint
Bond
Reinforce
Good
Queen
Girl
Aggression
Mean
Lateral
Side
Sternal
Belly
Dorsal
Back
Muzzle
Mouth
Action Map Guide Core V3 Simple V2 Big Map
Weeks
Dog
3 - 12
Cat
2 - 7
Train
Good
Bad
Hold
Sternal
Belly
Lateral
Side
Dorsal
Back
Behavior Action Steps Guide Action Steps
How to help the pet
1
Age
PUPPY
3-12
Weeks
KITTEN
2-7
Weeks
2
FEEL
🥱
Yawn
🫨
Shake
3
Tool
Muzzle
Gloves
4
HOLD
Sternal
BELLY
Lateral
SIDE
5
Learn
REWARD
"Good Treat"