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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the second mistake McConnell makes with the dog who lunges at her in front of an audience?
(a) Looks the dog in the eye.
(b) Yells at the dog.
(c) Walks away from the dog.
(d) Pets the dog.

3. According to McConnell, what is the best word to use to encourage a dog's silence?
(a) Down.
(b) No.
(c) Enough.
(d) Stop.

4. How many scent receptors do humans have?
(a) 20 million.
(b) 220 million.
(c) 120 million.
(d) 5 million.

5. Why did a dog growl and snap at visitors who had recently eaten pizza?
(a) Because she remembered her owner kicking her when she ate pizza.
(b) Because she remembered a pizza delivery boy kicking her.
(c) Because she remembered a pizza delivery boy yelling at her when he delivered pizza.
(d) Because she remembered her owner yelling at her after they ate pizza.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do you teach a dog to come?

2. What main difference is there between humans play fighting and dogs play fighting?

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

4. According to McConnell, do all dogs enjoy petting?

5. What should an owner do who wants to avoid a dog from crawling into her or his lap?

(see the answer key)

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