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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why should a person "release the pressure" after she or he has initiated a block?
(a) Because dogs become threatened if a human is too close.
(b) Because dogs should be rewarded after a negative behavior has stopped.
(c) Because dogs cannot behave if a human is too close.
(d) Because dogs cannot see from a close distance.

2. What physical behaviors in a dog are NOT important?
(a) Breathing rate.
(b) Mouth and eyes.
(c) Sitting and standing.
(d) Leaning forward and back.

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

4. McConnell suggests sniffing different parts of the house, plants, books, bedsheets, in order to determine what?
(a) If a dog has been there.
(b) If another person has been there.
(c) If they are clean.
(d) If there are distinct odors.

5. According to McConnell, where does the most aggression in a social hierarchy occur?
(a) Within all the groups.
(b) Within the beta group.
(c) Within the omega group.
(d) Within the alpha group.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the leader in a social hierarchy called?

2. What area of a dog's body is considered a form of dominance if petted?

3. Who is usually confident in his position in the social hierarchy?

4. When does the "sensitive period" occur in a dog's life?

5. What is the second mistake McConnell makes with the dog who lunges at her in front of an audience?

(see the answer key)

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