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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one example of a dog who cannot be cooped up in a city apartment?
(a) An Affenpinscher.
(b) A Border Collie.
(c) An Italian Greyhound.
(d) A Yorkshire Terrier.

2. Why does McConnell advise against purchasing a dog from a puppy mill?
(a) Because the dogs are abused.
(b) Because it is not as convenient.
(c) Because the dogs are not purebreds.
(d) Because it can be expensive.

3. According to McConnell, do humans and dogs living together constitute a single, unified social hierarchy?
(a) No.
(b) In certain parts of the world.
(c) Yes.
(d) It depends on the breed.

4. According to McConnell, an owner should de-emphasize what as an ideal way to deal with a dog?
(a) Commands.
(b) Submission.
(c) Treats.
(d) Dominance.

5. What is the leader in a social hierarchy called?
(a) Delta.
(b) Omega.
(c) Alpha.
(d) Beta.

6. As an applied animal behaviorist, what is McConnell's least favorite responsibility?
(a) Training an aggressive dog.
(b) Putting a dog to sleep.
(c) Setting up an adoption.
(d) Rehoming a dog.

7. What is an "alpha rollover"?
(a) It is when a dominant dog forces a submissive dog onto its back.
(b) It is when an owner forces a dominant dog to submit on its back.
(c) It is when a submissive dog rolls on its back for a dominant dog.
(d) It is when an owner forces a dog onto its back in a submissive position.

8. According to McConnell, how are dogs like children when it comes to getting what they want?
(a) Like children, dogs need to learn that they don't always get what they want.
(b) Like children, dogs are helpless without getting what they want.
(c) Like children, dogs should be nurtured and given what they want.
(d) Like children, dogs are constantly crying for what they want.

9. What command should be given to curb unwanted behavior, according to McConnell?
(a) Stop.
(b) Mind.
(c) Enough.
(d) No.

10. What should an owner do if the dog persists in an unwanted behavior?
(a) Grab the dog by the scruff of the neck and avoid eye contact.
(b) Grab the dog by the collar and make eye contact.
(c) Turn away from the dog and avoid eye contact.
(d) Turn towards the dog and make eye contact.

11. McConnell states that a theory of "___________" is the ideal way to deal with a dog.
(a) "Benevolent love."
(b) "Tough love."
(c) "Tough leadership."
(d) "Benevolent leadership."

12. Why is the phenomenon McConnell discusses regarding death so poorly understood?
(a) Because pets may grieve in different ways.
(b) Because pets do not grieve.
(c) Because there are no studies about it.
(d) Because humans can't be objective.

13. According to McConnell, why is social structure NOT as important to dogs as many might think?
(a) Because dogs are not like juvenile wolves and juvenile coyotes, who have more social structure.
(b) Because dogs are like adult foxes, who have less social structure.
(c) Because dogs are not like wolves, coyotes, or foxes, who have more social structure.
(d) Because dogs are like juvenile wolves, who have less social structure.

14. Who is usually confident in his position in the social hierarchy?
(a) The beta dog.
(b) The delta dog.
(c) The omega dog.
(d) The alpha dog.

15. According to McConnell, do individual wolves leave their pack?
(a) Only when they are in heat.
(b) Only in winter.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the word an owner should give once the dog has waited at the door for a moment?

2. How important are physical traits in choosing a dog for McConnell?

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

4. According to McConnell, much of a dog's behavior has to do with what is _______versus what is _______.

5. Does McConnell believe that dogs can be moody?

(see the answer keys)

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