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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to McConnell, small _______impart big meaning for a dog.
(a) Looks.
(b) Movements.
(c) Treats.
(d) Words.

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

3. Why do wolf and canine packs use "hip slams" and "shoulder slams"?
(a) To hide their fear.
(b) To entice the opposite sex.
(c) To appear larger than they are.
(d) To stake out their territory.

4. How does McConnell respond to the dog when it lunges at her in front of an audience?
(a) She yells at the dog.
(b) She pets the dog.
(c) She retreats from the dog.
(d) She kicks the dog.

5. What physical behaviors in a dog are NOT important?
(a) Sitting and standing.
(b) Leaning forward and back.
(c) Breathing rate.
(d) Mouth and eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does a person "release the pressure" after a block has been initiated?

2. What kind of animal behaviorist is Patricia McConnell?

3. What is the first step a person should do in order to ingratiate her or himself with a dog?

4. What is one way humans can teach dogs to see them as familiar and not a stranger?

5. When a person cocks his or her head, what does it tell the dog?

(see the answer key)

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