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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the second mistake McConnell makes with the dog who lunges at her in front of an audience?
(a) Yells at the dog.
(b) Pets the dog.
(c) Looks the dog in the eye.
(d) Walks away from the dog.

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

5. What does a person who wants to block have to do?
(a) Ignore a dog's movement by turning your back on the dog and walking away.
(b) Move after the dog has moved and lunge after the dog with your arms.
(c) Anticipate a dog's movement and step in the space you do not want a dog to enter.
(d) Move at the same time as the dog by running towards the space the dog has entered.

Short Answer Questions

1. McConnell concluded that animal handlers use slow, continuous notes for what purpose?

2. How can a person tell if a dog is threatening or submissive?

3. According to McConnell, what does the episode with the dog who lunges at her illustrate the importance of for an owner and trainer?

4. How should a person greet a new dog so as not to appear aggressive or rude?

5. According to McConnell, small _______impart big meaning for a dog.

(see the answer key)

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