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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 important to ask a breeder about a dog's lineage?

2. What are show dogs typically bred for?

3. Why are humans hardwired to find babies adorable, according to McConnell?

4. Why does McConnell advise against purchasing a dog from a puppy mill?

5. What are two other ways to distract a dog from its unwanted behavior, according to McConnell?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How can a person gauge a puppy's personality before she or he adopts or buys one?

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

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

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

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

7. How does a person spot submissiveness in a dog, and why is it important?

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

9. What is rehoming and why is it sometimes necessary?

10. How do primates socialize that not all dogs may appreciate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss qualities that make a good leader, according to McConnell. How do these leadership qualities pertain to effective dog training and hare they relevant to everyday life?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the purpose and function of affection in the book. Compare and contrast the ways in which humans and dogs both perceive and express affection.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how a prospective owner should choose a dog.

1) Where should prospective owners look?

2) What qualities should a prospective owner look for in a dog?

3) What considerations should a prospective owner make before adopting or buying a dog?

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