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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If a parent play fights with a dog, how will the dog play fight with a child?
(a) With less energy.
(b) With more energy.
(c) With the same amount of energy.
(d) It depends.

2. How many animal handlers has McConnell researched for her book?
(a) 104.
(b) 37.
(c) 202.
(d) 16.

3. According to McConnell, an owner should de-emphasize what as an ideal way to deal with a dog?
(a) Submission.
(b) Treats.
(c) Commands.
(d) Dominance.

4. What should an owner do if the dog persists in an unwanted behavior?
(a) Grab the dog by the scruff of the neck and avoid eye contact.
(b) Turn towards the dog and make eye contact.
(c) Grab the dog by the collar and make eye contact.
(d) Turn away from the dog and avoid eye contact.

5. According to McConnell, what can happen when an owner caters to a dog?
(a) Other dogs will be too aggressive with the dog.
(b) The dog will be well-adjusted.
(c) The dog may become too submissive.
(d) The dog can have behavior problems.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to McConnell, what human behavior signals to a dog that the human is NOT in control?

2. According to McConnell, how are dogs like children when it comes to getting what they want?

3. McConnell states that a theory of "___________" is the ideal way to deal with a dog.

4. What is the word an owner should give once the dog has waited at the door for a moment?

5. Why does commanding "down" for a dog to lie down and "down" for a dog to get off the couch confusing?

(see the answer key)

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