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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can a person tell if a dog is threatening or submissive?
(a) A threatening dog runs forward, a submissive dog runs back.
(b) A threatening dog will lunge, a submissive dog will not.
(c) A threatening dog leans forward, a submissive dog leans back.
(d) A threatening dog barks, a submissive dog does not.

2. What is the human equivalent of a "hip slam" and "shoulder slam"?
(a) "Arm block."
(b) "Back block."
(c) "Leg block."
(d) "Body block."

3. How does a person "release the pressure" after a block has been initiated?
(a) By crouching down.
(b) By stepping aside.
(c) By turning around.
(d) By leaning back.

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 retreats from the dog.
(c) She pets the dog.
(d) She kicks the dog.

5. Why should a person "release the pressure" after she or he has initiated a block?
(a) Because dogs become threatened if a human is too close.
(b) Because dogs should be rewarded after a negative behavior has stopped.
(c) Because dogs cannot see from a close distance.
(d) Because dogs cannot behave if a human is too close.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When a dog's corners of the mouth are forward, what is it a sign of?

4. What are the corners of a dog's mouth called?

5. What is the biggest misconception owner's make regarding their influence on a dog's behavior?

(see the answer key)

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