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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of dog lunges at McConnell in front of an audience in the opening chapter?
(a) A Rottweiler.
(b) A pitbull.
(c) A mastiff.
(d) A German shepherd.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How can a person tell if a dog is threatening or submissive?

2. What is the second mistake McConnell makes with the dog who lunges at her in front of an audience?

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

4. Why do wolf and canine packs use "hip slams" and "shoulder slams"?

5. How does McConnell respond to the dog when it lunges at her in front of an audience?

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