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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to McConnell, which breed is considered to be one of the greatest sniffers?
(a) Beagles.
(b) Italian greyhounds.
(c) Scottish terriers.
(d) Chiuahuas.

3. What can a dog do if it gets fed up or angry with play fighting?
(a) The dog can disobey.
(b) The dog can run away.
(c) The dog can lash out.
(d) The dog can get hurt.

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

5. How can an owner encourage a dog to stop barking?
(a) Give the dog affection.
(b) Ignore the dog.
(c) Lure the dog with treats.
(d) Yell at the dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does commanding "down" for a dog to lie down and "down" for a dog to get off the couch confusing?

2. Why did a dog growl and snap at visitors who had recently eaten pizza?

3. In one study, half of adults who lost their sense of smell also reported what?

4. What does a person who wants to block have to do?

5. When first training a dog to play fetch, what should an owner do?

(see the answer key)

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