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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it confusing for a dog when a person uses similar phrasing?

2. What is the first step a person should do in order to ingratiate her or himself with a dog?

3. According to McConnell, which breed is considered to be one of the greatest sniffers?

4. What is "doggie play bow"?

5. What kind of animal behaviorist is Patricia McConnell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the "guy-with-the-gold-chain" hypothesis and what does it signify?

2. What point does McConnell make in relating her experience with the aggressive mastiff?

3. Why does McConnell recommend that a dog owner wear a hat around the house, and what is her larger point?

4. According to McConnell, what sense perception do humans believe dogs respond to that is incorrect and why is it significant?

5. What two mistakes did McConnell make with an aggressive mastiff, and why was it dangerous?

6. Why does McConnell suggest that paedomorphism accounts for human and dog bonding?

7. Why does McConnell advise against play fighting or wrestling with a dog?

8. Why is it important to properly teach a dog to play fetch?

9. Why is it counter-intuitive to yell a command to a barking dog?

10. How does an owner temper a body block and why is it important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What makes a happy, comfortable home for both humans and dogs according to McConnell? How can humans provide a safe and happy home for their animals?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast human and canine sense perception.

1) How many sense receptors do humans have? How many do dogs?

2) What senses do humans use the most? What senses do dogs use the most?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss social hierarchy in dogs. Define and discuss the roles of alpha, omega, and beta dogs in packs. How fluid are packs in terms of social hierarchy?

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