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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of dog lunges at McConnell in front of an audience in the opening chapter?
(a) A mastiff.
(b) A German shepherd.
(c) A pitbull.
(d) A Rottweiler.

2. How should a person greet a new dog so as not to appear aggressive or rude?
(a) Step forward.
(b) Hold out a hand.
(c) Lean back.
(d) Crouch down.

3. What is the human equivalent of a "hip slam" and "shoulder slam"?
(a) "Body block."
(b) "Arm block."
(c) "Back block."
(d) "Leg block."

4. According to McConnell, humans are "living, breathing _____machine guns."
(a) Aural.
(b) Olfaction.
(c) Tactile.
(d) Verbal.

5. What ingrained behavior is considered affectionate for humans but rude for dogs and should be avoided?
(a) Talking.
(b) Hugging.
(c) Kissing.
(d) Rubbing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical behaviors in a dog are NOT important?

2. How many languages do the animal handlers McConnell researches use?

3. According to McConnell what is a great way for rewarding a dog that stays?

4. If an owner wants to encourage movement in a dog, what should she or he do?

5. Why would an owner use "pup pup pup"?

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