View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many forms of play does McConnell recommend?
(a) Three.
(b) Six.
(c) One.
(d) Endless.

2. McConnell states that what is contrary to a dog's nature?
(a) Putting them in a kennel.
(b) Feeding them twice a day.
(c) Exercising them too much.
(d) Cooping them up all day.

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

4. What can a dog do if it gets fed up or angry with play fighting?
(a) The dog can get hurt.
(b) The dog can lash out.
(c) The dog can run away.
(d) The dog can disobey.

5. How did researchers discover that paedomorphism is also physiological?
(a) By breeding for docility in humans.
(b) By breeding for docility in dogs.
(c) By breeding for docility in foxes.
(d) By breeding for docility in primates.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What physical traits were present in the study which illustrated that paedomorphism is also physiological?

3. What form of play does McConnell NOT recommend?

4. McConnell concluded that animal handlers use slow, continuous notes for what purpose?

5. What should an owner do if the dog persists in an unwanted behavior?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 333 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample