Case Study 1: Mr. Nathan Mr. Nathan recently spent his life savings…

Question Answered step-by-step Case Study 1: Mr. Nathan Mr. Nathan recently spent his life savings… Case Study 1: Mr. NathanMr. Nathan recently spent his life savings to purchase a small auto repair business located in a commercial zone. He resides in a mobile home on the shop property. The entire property is surrounded with chain link fence. Mr. Nathan leaves the gate open during the day so customers and vendors can enter and leave.To supplement his income, Mr. Nathan purchases vehicles that need major repairs, fixes them, obtains all required certificates, and then sells them to customers as inexpensive transportation vehicles. Therefore, Mr. Nathan always has vehicles and auto parts stored on the property, along with the tools necessary to conduct his business.Mr. Nathan is concerned about the possibility of night breakins and would like to have a dog to guard his property. He feels it would be unfair to keep the dog only as an outside guard dog. Therefore, he plans to have the dog live in the mobile home with him and sound an alert when trespassers approach.Approximately two weeks ago, a robbery occurred at a business only a few doors away from Mr. Nathan’s shop. The owner was robbed at gunpoint during regular business hours. Because of this robbery, Mr. Nathan is concerned about the security of his own business. He now would like to find a dog that would be friendly, or at least neutral, to customers and vendors who enter the property. He also wants the dog to protect him if a serious threat arises.Because the business does not yet accept credit cards and Mr. Nathan is unwilling to accept personal checks, he often has large amounts of cash on hand during business hours. Mr. Nathan also receives income from some rental properties, which he owns, so the cost of a dog wouldn’t be his greatest concern. He’s willing to build a secure kennel for the dog, if necessary, but prefers the dog to be in the shop with him during the day for companionship and protection.Which one of the following breeds would be most suitable for Mr. Nathan? Why?Siberian HuskyBelgian SheepdogGolden RetrieverGiant SchnauzerWhich one of the breeds listed in Question 1 would be inappropriate for Mr. Nathan? Why?Case Study 2: Mrs. SmithMrs. Smith is an 76-year-old widow who lives alone in a house with a small yard. Last year, she suffered a stroke, which has affected her mobility. After much physical therapy, she is now able to get around with a walker. She also has a degenerative eye condition, which makes it difficult for her to see small objects.Mrs. Smith would very much like to have a dog for two reasons. First, she expects the dog will provide companionship for her. Second, because she’s concerned about rising crime in her neighborhood, she wants a dog that would be an efficient watchdog, but not a dog that would actually bite.Mrs. Smith’s physician is optimistic that her mobility will continue to improve, but her vision problems will continue to get worse. The cost of acquiring a dog or puppy is an issue, since Mrs. Smith lives on a fixed income. Her daughter owns a pet supply store, so Mrs. Smith will be able to purchase food and other supplies at a substantial discount.Which one of the following breeds would be most suitable for Mrs. Smith? Why?Labrador RetrieverBullmastiffGerman Shorthaired PointerBelgian MalinoisGreat PyreneesWhich one of the breeds listed in Question 1 would be inappropriate for Mrs. Smith? Why?Case Study 3: Mrs. SimpsonMrs. Simpson would like your advice about choosing a family dog. The Simpsons have two young boys, ages 18 months and four years. Mrs. Simpson also provides day care for her three-year-old nephew. All three boys are extremely active, and Mrs. Simpson believes that a nice companion dog would be good for them.The Simpson home includes a very large, securely fenced yard in a suburban area. Their neighbors, many of whom have dogs, often arrange times for their children and dogs to play together.The Simpson family also owns a boat, which is docked at a recreational area. During the spring and summer months, they often travel to the lake and enjoy water sports.Mrs. Simpson would like to start with a puppy, so the dog will bond with the children. Mr. Simpson was a K-9 handler in the military and has had extensive dog-handling experience. He doesn’t want to acquire a guarding dog, because the family entertains frequently. He feels very strongly that the dog should be friendly to all visitors.Which one of the following breeds would be most suitable for the Simpsons? Why?Labrador RetrieverScottish TerrierBulldogNewfoundlandAfghan HoundGolden RetrieverGerman Shepherd DogWhich one of the breeds listed in Question 1 would be inappropriate for the Simpsons? Why?Case Study 4: Jessica NixonJessica Nixon, a 22-year-old woman, has been confined to a wheelchair most of her life. Due to complications during her birth, Jessica hasn’t developed normal motor skills, though her mental faculties are completely normal. She is a highly intelligent and extremely active young woman, who attends a local community college during the week.Jessica uses a motorized wheelchair to get around. Recently, she took the big step of moving out of her parents’ home into her own apartment. She qualifies for a special program that provides in-home healthcare assistance with her routine daily activities. This program enables her to live alone. Jessica’s parents have always endeavored to have Jessica lead a normal life, and they’ve encouraged her independence.Jessica uses her motorized chair to travel all over town, visiting friends, going to movies, and attending parties. Most recently, she has discovered a local nightclub that she especially enjoys.A recent incident in Jessica’s life has convinced both her and her parents that a trained assistance dog would be a great benefit to Jessica. Last week, Jessica arrived home at her first-floor apartment. As she pulled her keys out of her purse, she accidentally dropped them onto the ground. Jessica was unable to pick them up herself and consequently sat alone outside for nearly two hours, until one of her neighbors came home and retrieved the keys for her. Mrs. Nixon believes that a properly trained dog could retrieve items that Jessica drops, which would prevent this type of incident. The right dog could also increase Jessica’s independence around the house.Jessica’s parents are willing to absorb the cost of purchasing and training a suitable dog for Jessica. All members of the Nixon family are fond of dogs, and Mrs. Nixon is quite willing to provide the necessary socialization for a suitable puppy. They would appreciate your guidance in choosing the right breed for this type of work.Which one of the following breeds would be most suitable for Jessica? Why?Afghan HoundFox TerrierBeagleGerman Shepherd DogLabrador RetrieverBelgian TervurenWhich one of the breeds listed in Question 1 would be inappropriate for Jessica? Why?     Psychology Social Science Social Psychology VETERINARY 123 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)