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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can an owner encourage a dog to stop barking?
(a) Yell at the dog.
(b) Give the dog affection.
(c) Lure the dog with treats.
(d) Ignore the dog.

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

3. According to McConnell, what human behavior signals to a dog that the human is NOT in control?
(a) Yelling and hitting.
(b) Directing and controlling.
(c) Politeness and patience.
(d) Listening and commanding.

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

5. Besides giving a dog a command to wait at the door, what else does McConnell suggest an owner do?
(a) Hold the dog.
(b) Say No.
(c) Clap your hands.
(d) Use a body block.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to McConnell, an owner should de-emphasize what as an ideal way to deal with a dog?

3. What three things should an owner do to prevent a dog from leaping onto her or his lap?

4. What have scientists observed as the one crucial difference between primates and humans?

5. According to McConnell, humans are "living, breathing _____machine guns."

(see the answer key)

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