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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides giving a dog a command to wait at the door, what else does McConnell suggest an owner do?
(a) Hold the dog.
(b) Clap your hands.
(c) Say No.
(d) Use a body block.

2. What is the first step a person should do in order to ingratiate her or himself with a dog?
(a) Approach the dog.
(b) Throw treats from ten feet away.
(c) Give treats from your hand.
(d) Talk to the dog from ten feet away.

3. What ingrained behavior is considered affectionate for humans but rude for dogs and should be avoided?
(a) Hugging.
(b) Rubbing.
(c) Talking.
(d) Kissing.

4. According to McConnell, humans are "living, breathing _____machine guns."
(a) Aural.
(b) Verbal.
(c) Tactile.
(d) Olfaction.

5. Besides chimps, who are our closest primate relatives?
(a) Monkeys.
(b) Lemurs.
(c) Bonobos.
(d) Gorillas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why will a submissive dog urinate before a more dominant dog?

2. Studies prove that who can tell that a shirt has been worn by a man or woman?

3. In a dog-to-dog relationship, what is NOT a sign of submissiveness?

4. Why did a dog growl and snap at visitors who had recently eaten pizza?

5. According to McConnell, why is there aggression in a social hierarchy?

(see the answer key)

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