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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What should an owner do who wants to avoid a dog from crawling into her or his lap?
(a) Move to the side and turn toward the dog purposefully.
(b) Do a torso body block and turn your head away purposefully.
(c) Do a doogie play bow and look at the dog purposefully.
(d) Get up from the seat and walk away purposefully.

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

3. Why does McConnell advise against purchasing a dog from a puppy mill?
(a) Because the dogs are abused.
(b) Because the dogs are not purebreds.
(c) Because it can be expensive.
(d) Because it is not as convenient.

4. Why does McConnell advocate for a dog to be in the right environment for its breed?
(a) Because otherwise the owners will give up on the dog.
(b) Because otherwise it is a disservice to the dog.
(c) Because otherwise the dog cannot be trained.
(d) Because otherwise it will be expensive to keep the dog.

5. Why is it confusing for a dog when a person uses similar phrasing?
(a) Because these phrases sound aggressive to a dog.
(b) Because these phrases sound completely alike to a dog.
(c) Because these phrases sound completely different to a dog.
(d) Because these phrases sound submissive to a dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. McConnell states that a theory of "___________" is the ideal way to deal with a dog.

2. According to McConnell, do all dogs enjoy petting?

3. According to McConnell, why is there aggression in a social hierarchy?

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

5. Why should a person "release the pressure" after she or he has initiated a block?

(see the answer key)

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