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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does commanding "down" for a dog to lie down and "down" for a dog to get off the couch confusing?
(a) Because a dog cannot understand down.
(b) Because a dog doesn't want to obey.
(c) Because a dog is inclined to do both behaviors.
(d) Because they are entirely separate behaviors.

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

3. What should an owner do who wants to avoid a dog from crawling into her or his lap?
(a) Get up from the seat and walk away purposefully.
(b) Do a torso body block and turn your head away purposefully.
(c) Do a doogie play bow and look at the dog purposefully.
(d) Move to the side and turn toward the dog purposefully.

4. Like dogs, humans are also in tune with what?
(a) Minute physical movements.
(b) Approaching danger.
(c) High-pitched sounds.
(d) Friendly people.

5. How should a person greet a new dog so as not to appear aggressive or rude?
(a) Hold out a hand.
(b) Lean back.
(c) Step forward.
(d) Crouch down.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do you teach a dog to come?

2. What have scientists observed as the one crucial difference between primates and humans?

3. According to McConnell, how do dogs feel about humans petting them?

4. According to McConnell, what does the episode with the dog who lunges at her illustrate the importance of for an owner and trainer?

5. How many languages do the animal handlers McConnell researches use?

(see the answer key)

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