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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are two other ways to distract a dog from its unwanted behavior, according to McConnell?
(a) Give it affection and take it on a walk.
(b) Give it food and take it on a walk.
(c) Give it food and give it another command.
(d) Give it affection and give it another command.

2. According to McConnell, why is there aggression in a social hierarchy?
(a) Because there are dogs fighting for dominance.
(b) Because there is constant flux in every group.
(c) Because the leader has to fight to remain dominant.
(d) Because all dogs are aggressive.

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

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

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

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

7. According to McConnell, where do dogs not necessarily like to be petted?
(a) Top of the head.
(b) Under the chin.
(c) On the side.
(d) On the back.

8. According to McConnell, what is NOT a reliable indicator of personality?
(a) The mother's.
(b) The dog's.
(c) The father's.
(d) The breed.

9. What is a poorly understood phenomenon regarding death?
(a) What it does to a parent of an animal.
(b) What it does to a companion of an animal.
(c) What it does to a parent of a child.
(d) What it does to a companion of a person.

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

11. According to McConnell, where does the most aggression in a social hierarchy occur?
(a) Within the beta group.
(b) Within the alpha group.
(c) Within the omega group.
(d) Within all the groups.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does McConnell advise about an alpha rollover?

2. What do owners expect from dogs all the time that dogs cannot provide, according to McConnell?

3. What advice does McConnell give for an owner who has lost a pet?

4. According to McConnell, what human behavior signals to a dog that the human is NOT in control?

5. What example does McConnell provide that is an analogous to leaving a pack?

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