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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If an owner wants to encourage movement in a dog, what should she or he do?
(a) Use long, spare notes.
(b) Use short, repetitive notes.
(c) Use both long, repetitive notes.
(d) Use both short and spare notes.

2. What is the word an owner should give once the dog has waited at the door for a moment?
(a) Here.
(b) Yes.
(c) Ok.
(d) Come.

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

4. What do adult humans and dogs both do that make them rare in the animal world?
(a) They like to nap.
(b) They like to play.
(c) They like to work.
(d) They like to learn.

5. According to McConnell, what is the best word to use to encourage a dog's silence?
(a) Stop.
(b) No.
(c) Enough.
(d) Down.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can an owner encourage a dog to stop barking?

2. How can an owner make themselves the object of a chase?

3. How many forms of play does McConnell recommend?

4. Besides giving a dog a command to wait at the door, what else does McConnell suggest an owner do?

5. McConnell states that what is contrary to a dog's nature?

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