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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. How important are physical traits in choosing a dog for McConnell?

2. Why should an owner give two pats on the dog's head after saying the command to curb unwanted behavior?

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

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

5. In a dog-to-dog relationship, what is NOT a sign of submissiveness?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is a working breed ill-suited to live in an apartment in a city, according to McConnell?

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

3. Why does McConnell state that prospective owners should not be impressed by show dog-type breeds?

4. In what ways are dogs' personalities similar to humans, and why is it significant?

5. What is an alpha rollover and why does McConnell advise against it?

6. How does a dog interpret being petted on the top of the head, and why is it significant?

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

8. What are the differences between the way humans and dogs show affection, and why is it significant?

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

10. Why should owners not expect a dog to behave in the same way no matter what the environment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose three dogs from the book and discuss them as characters. What are their physical and psychological attributes? What purpose do their stories serve for McConnell's argument?

Essay Topic 2

Territory is a significant part of animal life. Discuss five ways in which dogs and humans claim and defend territory.

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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