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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a dog pushing the corners of her or his mouth back a sign of?
(a) Fear and submissiveness.
(b) Fear and aggression.
(c) Excitement and aggression.
(d) Excitement and submissiveness.

2. What three behaviors do dogs consider highly rude?
(a) Distance, no face-to-face contact, and no direct eye contact.
(b) Distance, face-to-face contact, and direct eye contact.
(c) Closeness, face-to-face contact, and direct eye contact.
(d) Closeness, no face-to-face contact, and no direct eye contact.

3. According to McConnell what is a great way for rewarding a dog that stays?
(a) Petting the dog.
(b) Talking nicely to the dog.
(c) Letting the dog run free.
(d) Giving the dog a treat.

4. According to McConnell, what does the episode with the dog who lunges at her illustrate the importance of for an owner and trainer?
(a) Getting to know a dog before he or she begins to train it.
(b) Avoid training an aggressive dog.
(c) Learning to be more aggressive with a dog.
(d) Controlling her or his physical movements around a dog.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is McConnell doing when she mistakenly gets too close to the dog in front of an audience?

3. Why should a person "release the pressure" after she or he has initiated a block?

4. According to McConnell, small _______impart big meaning for a dog.

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

(see the answer key)

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