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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to McConnell, why is social structure NOT as important to dogs as many might think?

2. What command should be given to curb unwanted behavior, according to McConnell?

3. Why is constant contact with humans and other dogs important for dogs?

4. Why is the "sensitive period" a crucial stage in development?

5. Who are the omegas in a social hierarchy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference between breed and personality?

2. What are the two top factors prospective owners make in choosing a dog, and why are they erroneous?

3. What steps should an owner take to curb unwanted behavior?

4. What have studies found about an owner grieving over a pet, and why is it significant?

5. In what circumstances is a dog wrong for a home and what are the consequences?

6. How should an owner teach a dog to wait patiently at the door?

7. How does McConnell's views on social hierarchy differ from other scientists, and how is it important?

8. What do we know about how a dog grieves?

9. Why is a bored dog a dangerous dog?

10. How does a person spot submissiveness in a dog, and why is it important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of habituation in relation to dog training in the book.

1) Provide four examples of habituation in dogs.

2) Provide four methods to counteract habituation in dogs.

Essay Topic 2

Using McConnell's observations from the book, compare and contrast wolves and dogs. How does each behave in packs? What do they share in terms of ancestry? How are they different?

Essay Topic 3

Choose four breeds and discuss their attributes, including physical traits, temperament, country of origin, what each was bred for, and their ideal home.

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