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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

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. What three things should an owner do to prevent a dog from leaping onto her or his lap?
(a) Get up, make eye contact, tell the dog "Stop."
(b) Body block, make eye contact, tell the dog "Stop."
(c) Body block, avert eye contact, tell the dog "No."
(d) Get up, avert eye contact, tell the dog "No."

3. Can dogs sniff out land mines and cancer?
(a) No.
(b) Only during certain months.
(c) Yes.
(d) Only when a dog has matured.

4. According to McConnell, why is there aggression in a social hierarchy?
(a) Because the leader has to fight to remain dominant.
(b) Because there is constant flux in every group.
(c) Because there are dogs fighting for dominance.
(d) Because all dogs are aggressive.

5. Does McConnell advocate choosing a dog for its physical traits?
(a) It depends on the breeder.
(b) It depends on the breed.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one claim owners make about their dog's personality that is erroneous, according to McConnell?

2. How can an owner make themselves the object of a chase?

3. Whose nostrils can move independently from their face?

4. When should submission be given by a dog, according to McConnell?

5. Does McConnell see similarities in personality between humans and dogs?

(see the answer key)

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