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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 a dog is inclined to do both behaviors.
(c) Because a dog doesn't want to obey.
(d) Because they are entirely separate behaviors.

2. If an owner wants to encourage movement in a dog, what should she or he do?
(a) Use short, repetitive notes.
(b) Use both long, repetitive notes.
(c) Use long, spare notes.
(d) Use both short and spare notes.

3. What is the best way to sniff, according to McConnell?
(a) Use one short inhale.
(b) Use long inhales.
(c) Use short inhales.
(d) Use one long inhale.

4. When a dog's corners of the mouth are forward, what is it a sign of?
(a) Aggression.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Repose.

5. Studies prove that who can tell that a shirt has been worn by a man or woman?
(a) Humans.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Cats.
(d) Primates.

Short Answer Questions

1. How large is the "smell" part of a dog's brain in relation to a human's?

2. When an owner yells at a dog to stop barking, what is she or he encouraging the dog to do?

3. According to McConnell what is a great way for rewarding a dog that stays?

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

5. What is habituation?

(see the answer key)

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