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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. What do dogs need that owners should provide in order to prevent behavior problems?

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

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

4. Does McConnell believe that dogs can be moody?

5. Who will spend an hour on grooming, according to McConnell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What steps should an owner take to curb unwanted behavior?

2. What advice does McConnell give to a person grieving over the loss of a pet?

3. How does McConnell's views on social hierarchy differ from other scientists, and how is it important?

4. According to McConnell, what are the repercussions of a dog who has had a sensitive period?

5. What are the types of individuals in social hierarchies, and which type has the most aggression?

6. Why do behavior problems arise when dogs are always given what they want?

7. How do juvenile wolves differ from adults in terms of social hierarchies and how does it pertain to dogs?

8. What are the two top factors prospective owners make in choosing a dog, and why are they erroneous?

9. Why is a bored dog a dangerous dog?

10. What are puppy mills?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of habituation in relation to dog training in the book.

1) Provide four examples of habituation in dogs.

2) Provide four methods to counteract habituation in dogs.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how humans and dogs cope with death.

1) What are the similarities and difference between how humans and dogs grieve?

2) What resources are available for owners who have lost a pet or pets who have lost a companion?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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