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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many languages do the animal handlers McConnell researches use?
(a) 37.
(b) 104.
(c) 202.
(d) 16.

2. How can an owner encourage a dog to stop barking?
(a) Give the dog affection.
(b) Lure the dog with treats.
(c) Ignore the dog.
(d) Yell at the dog.

3. McConnell concluded that animal handlers use rapid sounds for what purpose?
(a) To spur animals and make them go faster.
(b) To distract animals from unwanted behavior.
(c) To save animals from potential danger.
(d) To stop animals and take control of the situation.

4. When an owner yells at a dog to stop barking, what is she or he encouraging the dog to do?
(a) Sit down.
(b) Run away.
(c) Continue to bark.
(d) Stop barking.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are high pitched sounds NOT used for?

3. What do dogs need that owners should provide in order to prevent behavior problems?

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

5. What are low pitched sounds used for?

(see the answer key)

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