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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to McConnell, what is the best word to use to encourage a dog's silence?
(a) Enough.
(b) Down.
(c) No.
(d) Stop.

2. What is "doggie play bow"?
(a) Slightly crouched stance.
(b) Touching hands on the ground.
(c) Kneeling on the ground.
(d) Spreading feet apart.

3. According to McConnell, both humans and dogs are ______and_______.
(a) Highly sensitive and shy.
(b) Highly oral and social.
(c) Highly visual and social.
(d) Highly oral and shy.

4. What does "Motherese" mean?
(a) It is approximate speech.
(b) It is maternal speech.
(c) It is universal speech.
(d) It is difficult speech.

5. What should an owner do who wants to avoid a dog from crawling into her or his lap?
(a) Move to the side and turn toward the dog purposefully.
(b) Do a torso body block and turn your head away purposefully.
(c) Do a doogie play bow and look at the dog purposefully.
(d) Get up from the seat and walk away purposefully.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to McConnell what is a great way for rewarding a dog that stays?

2. How many animal handlers has McConnell researched for her book?

3. When do humans that dogs are accustomed to become strangers?

4. What ingrained behavior is considered affectionate for humans but rude for dogs and should be avoided?

5. How can a person tell if a dog is threatening or submissive?

(see the answer key)

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