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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How large is the "smell" part of a dog's brain in relation to a human's?
(a) It is 14 times larger.
(b) It is 4 times larger.
(c) It is 14 times smaller.
(d) It is 4 times smaller.

2. What three behaviors do dogs consider highly rude?
(a) Distance, face-to-face contact, and direct eye contact.
(b) Closeness, face-to-face contact, and direct eye contact.
(c) Closeness, no face-to-face contact, and no direct eye contact.
(d) Distance, no face-to-face contact, and no direct eye contact.

3. Like dogs, humans are also in tune with what?
(a) High-pitched sounds.
(b) Minute physical movements.
(c) Friendly people.
(d) Approaching danger.

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

5. Why do wolf and canine packs use "hip slams" and "shoulder slams"?
(a) To appear larger than they are.
(b) To hide their fear.
(c) To stake out their territory.
(d) To entice the opposite sex.

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

7. What is "doggie play bow"?
(a) Slightly crouched stance.
(b) Kneeling on the ground.
(c) Spreading feet apart.
(d) Touching hands on the ground.

8. What are high pitched sounds NOT used for?
(a) Positivity.
(b) Encouragement.
(c) Cheerfulness.
(d) Authority.

9. Why can play fighting become dangerous?
(a) Because dogs are stronger.
(b) Because dogs feel threatened.
(c) Because dogs won't stop.
(d) Because dogs use their mouths.

10. According to McConnell, small _______impart big meaning for a dog.
(a) Looks.
(b) Movements.
(c) Treats.
(d) Words.

11. What is a dog pushing the corners of her or his mouth back a sign of?
(a) Fear and aggression.
(b) Fear and submissiveness.
(c) Excitement and submissiveness.
(d) Excitement and aggression.

12. How many scent receptors do dogs have?
(a) 220 million.
(b) 5 million.
(c) 20 million.
(d) 120 million.

13. Why would an owner use "pup pup pup"?
(a) To get the dog to come.
(b) To give the dog a task.
(c) To tell the dog to stay.
(d) To offer the dog a treat.

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

15. What form of play does McConnell NOT recommend?
(a) Fetch.
(b) Tricks.
(c) Hide and Seek.
(d) Fighting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will primates do with the objects around them?

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

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

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

5. McConnell suggests sniffing different parts of the house, plants, books, bedsheets, in order to determine what?

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