Which term refers to the dog's internal cues such as hunger, thirst, or the need to eliminate?

• A. Internal Receptors
• B. Pain
• C. Aggression
• D. Titration

Answer: (A)

Internal cues come from signals inside the body that the dog feels, such as hunger, thirst, or the need to eliminate. These signals are detected by internal receptors (also called interoceptors) and sent to the brain, creating a motivation to act to restore balance or relief. That’s why the term that best fits these cues is Internal Receptors—it specifically denotes the sensing of the dog’s internal physiological states.

Pain is a specific uncomfortable sensation related to tissue damage, not a general internal need like hunger or thirst. Aggression is a behavior pattern, not a bodily cue. Titration relates to adjusting reinforcement or arousal levels during training, not to sensing the dog’s internal needs.