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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can a person tell if a dog is threatening or submissive?
(a) A threatening dog will lunge, a submissive dog will not.
(b) A threatening dog barks, a submissive dog does not.
(c) A threatening dog leans forward, a submissive dog leans back.
(d) A threatening dog runs forward, a submissive dog runs back.

2. What is McConnell doing when she mistakenly gets too close to the dog in front of an audience?
(a) Retrieving a toy.
(b) Giving a command.
(c) Offering a treat.
(d) Fielding a question.

3. When a person cocks his or her head, what does it tell the dog?
(a) I am dominant over you.
(b) I am submissive toward you.
(c) I am no threat to you.
(d) I am a threat to you.

4. What kind of dog lunges at McConnell in front of an audience in the opening chapter?
(a) A mastiff.
(b) A Rottweiler.
(c) A pitbull.
(d) A German shepherd.

5. According to McConnell, an owner's body should be trained like what?
(a) An athlete's.
(b) A psychologist's.
(c) A dog's.
(d) A mechanic's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second mistake McConnell makes with the dog who lunges at her in front of an audience?

2. How should a person greet a new dog so as not to appear aggressive or rude?

3. What is "doggie play bow"?

4. Why do wolf and canine packs use "hip slams" and "shoulder slams"?

5. When an owner yells at a dog to stop barking, what is she or he encouraging the dog to do?

(see the answer key)

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