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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. What does "ventral-ventral contact" mean?
2. Why is a treat more appreciated for a reward than a pet on the head according to McConnell?
3. Why will a submissive dog urinate before a more dominant dog?
4. According to McConnell, where do dogs not necessarily like to be petted?
5. In a dog-to-dog relationship, what is NOT a sign of submissiveness?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what circumstances is a dog wrong for a home and what are the consequences?
2. Why does McConnell state that prospective owners should not be impressed by show dog-type breeds?
3. What is the theory of benevolent leadership?
4. What are the differences between the way humans and dogs show affection, and why is it significant?
5. What steps should an owner take to curb unwanted behavior?
6. In what ways are dogs' personalities similar to humans, and why is it significant?
7. What advice does McConnell give to a person grieving over the loss of a pet?
8. How does a person spot submissiveness in a dog, and why is it important?
9. What is an alpha rollover and why does McConnell advise against it?
10. Why is a bored dog a dangerous dog?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss qualities that make a good leader, according to McConnell. How do these leadership qualities pertain to effective dog training and hare they relevant to everyday life?
Essay Topic 2
Choose three dogs from the book and discuss them as characters. What are their physical and psychological attributes? What purpose do their stories serve for McConnell's argument?
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast human and canine sense perception.
1) How many sense receptors do humans have? How many do dogs?
2) What senses do humans use the most? What senses do dogs use the most?
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