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Animal Science 1 . Companion Animal Unit What is a companion animal? . Unit Map: Follow Along in your packet. WHAT ARE YOU LEARNING? 03: Identify breeds of economically important animal species 02.02: Understand the economic value of animal agriscience
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Animal Science 1 Companion Animal Unit What is a companion animal?
Unit Map: Follow Along in your packet WHAT ARE YOU LEARNING? 03: Identify breeds of economically important animal species 02.02: Understand the economic value of animal agriscience AS.07: Gain practical experience with animal management
Know Understand Do! Know Types of Companion Animals Trends in the Animal Science Industry Rules for pet ownership Understand • How companion animals are defined • How trends effect our spending • How to become a responsible pet owner Do • Classify animals • Make predictions about future trends • Match pets with appropriate owner environment
Assessments Common Frayer Model- Companion Animal with thought questions Design a Pet Classroom survey of Pets Frayer Model: type of companion animals DE Pet Laws reading and questions Graph Animal Industry Trends Pet Match Culminating Lab Cage Inspection Lab Cage Improvement Cost of owning a dog Final Exam
Key Learning: Companion Animal Ownership Unit EQ: How has the human’s relationship with animals changed throughout history ? Concept : Companion Animal Lesson EQ: What is a companion animal? Vocab Companion Animal Concept : Correct Practices Lesson EQ: How can we become responsible pet owners? Vocab Repsonsible Pet Ownership Concept : Industry Lesson EQ: How is the animal science industry changing? Vocab Enrichment
Objectives Define and understand the purpose of companion animals Overview popularity in the US
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 as a class on the board! Follow along in your notes! Vocabulary Word
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
Review Vocab you learned Companion animal Answer your Daily EQ on your map: What is a companion animal? Exit Question (to think about) Where did your companion animals come from? Next Class: History of companion animals
Class Activities What is a Pet ? Frayer Model Make a pet ! Survey your Classroom Please complete these activities and put them in your bin when completed! Don’t forget to answer your essential daily question in your notes
Animal Science 1 Companion Animal Unit History of companion animals
Objectives Understand the history of companion animals Analyze pet care considerations
Essential Question How were companion animals created?
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
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!
Review Vocab you learned: Ornamental, Hobbies, Playthings, Status, Companions, Helpers Answer your Daily EQ on your map: How were companion animals created? Exit Question (Think about it): How are animals and humans kept safe? Next Class: Laws and regulations
Activity • Lab cage inspection • Worksheet • Improving environments • Worksheet • Turn your worksheets into your bin when complete!
Animal Science 1 Companion Animal Unit Rules and Regulations
Objectives Define, Understand, and Explore the laws and regulations for Delaware Companion Animals and their purpose
Warm Up • Why do laws work?
Essential Question How are animal laws and human societal laws similar ?
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 • Group Activity • Learn your Laws!!!
Review Vocab you learned today: None! Answer your Daily EQ on your Map: How are animal laws and human societal laws similar? Exit Question (Think about it): What is an industry trend? Next Class Pet Trade and the Industry
Animal Science 1 Companion Animal Unit Pet Trade and Economy
Objectives Observe, Analyze and interpret the industry trends
Warm up • How much money does it cost to own a dog over its life time?
Essential Question How is the animal science industry changing?
Basic Cost of Owning a Dog Activity • 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 $41.22006 $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 CatsSurgical 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)