View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to McConnell, what can happen when an owner caters to a dog?
(a) The dog will be well-adjusted.
(b) The dog may become too submissive.
(c) The dog can have behavior problems.
(d) Other dogs will be too aggressive with the dog.

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

3. Chimpanzees and _______will carry a dead infant for days, even though it is rotting.
(a) Orangutans.
(b) Monkeys.
(c) Gorillas.
(d) Baboons.

4. What is the cause of many behavior problems, according to McConnell?
(a) Fear.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Aggression.

5. According to McConnell, whose personality should an owner gauge when considering adopting a dog?
(a) The owner's.
(b) The owner's and the dog's.
(c) The dog's.
(d) It doesn't matter.

6. Why is it important to consider a dog's personality when choosing a breed?
(a) Because a cute dog can be a nasty dog.
(b) Because a good dog is more expensive.
(c) Because there is a link between personality and longevity.
(d) Because there are so many dogs with bad personalities.

7. Why is constant contact with humans and other dogs important for dogs?
(a) So that contact with humans and other dogs becomes a pleasing, satisfying occurence.
(b) So that contact with humans and other dogs becomes a normal, healthy occurrence.
(c) So that contct with humans and other dogs becomes an intimidating, significant occurence.
(d) So that contact with humans and other dogs becomes a safe, necessary occurrence.

8. What is the word an owner should give once the dog has waited at the door for a moment?
(a) Come.
(b) Here.
(c) Yes.
(d) Ok.

9. How many types of individuals are typically in a social hierarchy?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

10. Why will a submissive dog urinate before a more dominant dog?
(a) So that the submissive dog can mark its territory for the dominant dog.
(b) So that the dominant dog can overmark the submissive dog's urine.
(c) So that the submissive dog can assert its dominance over the dominant dog.
(d) So that the dominant dog can permit the submissive dog to approach.

11. According to McConnell, what human behavior signals to a dog that the human is NOT in control?
(a) Politeness and patience.
(b) Listening and commanding.
(c) Yelling and hitting.
(d) Directing and controlling.

12. What does McConnell believe about how the majority of prospective owners base their decision to adopt or buy a dog on?
(a) She supports certain breeds.
(b) She supports it.
(c) She doesn't support certain breeds.
(d) She doesn't support it.

13. What example does McConnell provide that is an analogous to leaving a pack?
(a) A college student graduating and getting a job.
(b) An elderly person getting sick and entering a nursing home.
(c) A person getting married and having children.
(d) A child growing up and leaving the family unit.

14. Why is the "sensitive period" a crucial stage in development?
(a) Because it is when dogs learn to communicate and bond with one another.
(b) Because it is when dogs are housetrained and learn to communicate.
(c) Because it is when dogs become familiar with humans and are housetrained.
(d) Because it when dogs become familiar with humans and bond with one another.

15. Who are dogs' ancestors?
(a) Wolves.
(b) Wolverines.
(c) Coyotes.
(d) Foxes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the #2 preference prospective owners base their decision to adopt or buy a dog?

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

3. McConnell states that what is contrary to a dog's nature?

4. According to McConnell, dog ______changes just like human _________.

5. What is the name of the book by Marc Hauser McConnell discusses?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 641 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample