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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why should an owner give two pats on the dog's head after saying the command to curb unwanted behavior?
(a) To release the dog from the command.
(b) To reassure the dog that it's okay to follow the command.
(c) To reinforce the command for the dog.
(d) To reward the dog for obeying the command.

2. Besides giving a dog a command to wait at the door, what else does McConnell suggest an owner do?
(a) Use a body block.
(b) Clap your hands.
(c) Hold the dog.
(d) Say No.

3. According to McConnell, an owner's body should be trained like what?
(a) A mechanic's.
(b) A dog's.
(c) An athlete's.
(d) A psychologist's.

4. What three things should an owner do to prevent a dog from leaping onto her or his lap?
(a) Body block, avert eye contact, tell the dog "No."
(b) Body block, make eye contact, tell the dog "Stop."
(c) Get up, avert eye contact, tell the dog "No."
(d) Get up, make eye contact, tell the dog "Stop."

5. Who are the betas in a social hierarchy?
(a) They are the followers who were once leaders.
(b) The are the followers who are content with their position.
(c) They are the leaders who wish to give up their position.
(d) They are the status seekers who wish to improve their position.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the vet's, how should an owner pet her or his dog to calm it down?

2. According to McConnell, what should an owner NOT assume about petting her or his dog?

3. According to McConnell, which breed is considered to be one of the greatest sniffers?

4. What is the best way to sniff, according to McConnell?

5. Why will a submissive dog urinate before a more dominant dog?

(see the answer key)

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