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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do wolf and canine packs use "hip slams" and "shoulder slams"?
(a) To hide their fear.
(b) To stake out their territory.
(c) To appear larger than they are.
(d) To entice the opposite sex.

2. How does a person "release the pressure" after a block has been initiated?
(a) By leaning back.
(b) By turning around.
(c) By crouching down.
(d) By stepping aside.

3. What myth do humans perpetuate about dog's regard for them, according to McConnell?
(a) That dogs give humans "conditional negative regard."
(b) That dogs give humans "conditional positive regard."
(c) That dogs give humans "unconditional negative regard."
(d) That dogs give humans "unconditional positive regard."

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

5. How does McConnell respond to the dog when it lunges at her in front of an audience?
(a) She kicks the dog.
(b) She pets the dog.
(c) She retreats from the dog.
(d) She yells at the dog.

6. What is a little known fact regarding humans sense of smell?
(a) That it is superior to dogs.
(b) That it is unimportant.
(c) That it is very important.
(d) That it is inferior to dogs.

7. Can dogs sniff out land mines and cancer?
(a) Yes.
(b) Only during certain months.
(c) No.
(d) Only when a dog has matured.

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

9. Why did a dog growl and snap at visitors who had recently eaten pizza?
(a) Because she remembered a pizza delivery boy kicking her.
(b) Because she remembered her owner kicking her when she ate pizza.
(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.

10. How many forms of play does McConnell recommend?
(a) Endless.
(b) One.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

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

12. According to McConnell, small _______impart big meaning for a dog.
(a) Looks.
(b) Treats.
(c) Words.
(d) Movements.

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

14. What is one way humans can teach dogs to see them as familiar and not a stranger?
(a) Wear a hat around the house.
(b) Walk the dog every day.
(c) Eat in front of the dog.
(d) Talk in the same voice.

15. What is McConnell doing when she mistakenly gets too close to the dog in front of an audience?
(a) Retrieving a toy.
(b) Offering a treat.
(c) Fielding a question.
(d) Giving a command.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a dog pushing the corners of her or his mouth back a sign of?

2. According to McConnell, how do dogs feel about humans petting them?

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

4. How can an owner encourage a dog to stop barking?

5. What is the biggest misconception owner's make regarding their influence on a dog's behavior?

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