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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What myth do humans perpetuate about dog's regard for them, according to McConnell?
(a) That dogs give humans "unconditional positive regard."
(b) That dogs give humans "conditional positive regard."
(c) That dogs give humans "conditional negative regard."
(d) That dogs give humans "unconditional negative regard."

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

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

4. How many animal handlers has McConnell researched for her book?
(a) 37.
(b) 202.
(c) 104.
(d) 16.

5. When do humans that dogs are accustomed to become strangers?
(a) When the shape of their body changes.
(b) When the feel of their skin changes.
(c) When the sound of their voice changes.
(d) When the color of their clothing changes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to McConnell, humans are "living, breathing _____machine guns."

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

4. What do dogs equate loudness to?

5. Why is it confusing for a dog when a person uses similar phrasing?

(see the answer key)

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