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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) Words.
(d) Treats.

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

3. What are the corners of a dog's mouth called?
(a) Commissures.
(b) Cissurres.
(c) Ceassures.
(d) Closurres.

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

5. What is the biggest misconception owner's make regarding their influence on a dog's behavior?
(a) That their body is their biggest influence.
(b) That their speed is their biggest influence.
(c) That their size is their biggest influence.
(d) That their voice is their biggest influence.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do you teach a dog to come?

3. For primates and dogs, what is looking away a method of?

4. What is a dog pushing the corners of her or his mouth back a sign of?

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

(see the answer key)

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