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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

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) Excitement and submissiveness.
(c) Fear and aggression.
(d) Excitement and aggression.

2. Why does commanding "down" for a dog to lie down and "down" for a dog to get off the couch confusing?
(a) Because a dog cannot understand down.
(b) Because they are entirely separate behaviors.
(c) Because a dog doesn't want to obey.
(d) Because a dog is inclined to do both behaviors.

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

4. What is habituation?
(a) Habituation occurs when a stimulus is so contant as to become meaningless.
(b) Habituation occurs when a dog has a habit that cannot be broken.
(c) Habituation is the final step in dog training.
(d) Habituation is the process of cohabitating with a dog.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical behaviors in a dog are NOT important?

2. What is "doggie play bow"?

3. How can an owner encourage a dog to stop barking?

4. Like dogs, humans are also in tune with what?

5. What three behaviors do dogs consider highly rude?

(see the answer key)

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