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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do owners expect from dogs all the time that dogs cannot provide, according to McConnell?
(a) Dogs can't listen to an owners' commands all the time.
(b) Dogs can't exercise the same way all the time.
(c) Dogs can't behave the same way all the time.
(d) Dogs can't go to be the same time every night.

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

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

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

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

6. What does lack of eye contact signal to a dog?
(a) That you want to be friends with the dog.
(b) That interaction is over for the time being.
(c) That interaction will commence.
(d) That you don't want to punish the dog.

7. What kind of breed needs a lot of activity, according to McConnell?
(a) A sporting breed.
(b) A companion breed.
(c) A hunting breed.
(d) A working breed.

8. Why is it important to ask a breeder about a dog's lineage?
(a) To get as much information about its personality.
(b) To get as much information about its physical traits.
(c) To get as much information about its ability to show.
(d) To get as much information about its monetary worth.

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

10. What advice does McConnell give for an owner who has lost a pet?
(a) Take time and adopt a puppy.
(b) Adopt a puppy and volunteer at an animal shelter.
(c) Take time and rely on your human support structure.
(d) Volunteer at an animal shelter and rely on your human support structure.

11. What choice should humans make in regard to how they treat dogs, according to McConnell?
(a) Humans should choose to be the aggressive, strong leader.
(b) Humans should choose to be the benevolent, kind follower.
(c) Humans should choose to be the benevolent, wise leader.
(d) Humans should choose to be the indifferent, passive follower.

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

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

14. Should an owner choose a breed if she or he wants a personality?
(a) Yes.
(b) It depends on the owner.
(c) It depends on the breeder.
(d) No.

15. What is the command McConnell suggests to give a dog so that it will wait at the door?
(a) Mind.
(b) Stay.
(c) Down.
(d) Enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides giving a dog a command to wait at the door, what else does McConnell suggest an owner do?

2. As an applied animal behaviorist, what is McConnell's least favorite responsibility?

3. Why is it important to consider a dog's personality when choosing a breed?

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

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

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