The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs Test | Final Test - Easy

Patricia McConnell
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 135 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs Test | Final Test - Easy

Patricia McConnell
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 135 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are show dogs typically bred for?
(a) Leisure.
(b) Work.
(c) Personality.
(d) Physical traits.

2. What does McConnell advise about an alpha rollover?
(a) She does not condone it.
(b) She is indifferent to it.
(c) She sometimes condones it.
(d) She does condone it.

3. What is the command McConnell suggests to give a dog so that it will wait at the door?
(a) Mind.
(b) Enough.
(c) Stay.
(d) Down.

4. Does McConnell advocate choosing a dog for its physical traits?
(a) It depends on the breeder.
(b) It depends on the breed.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

5. Why should an owner give two pats on the dog's head after saying the command to curb unwanted behavior?
(a) To reward the dog for obeying the command.
(b) To reinforce the command for the dog.
(c) To reassure the dog that it's okay to follow the command.
(d) To release the dog from the command.

6. What does McConnell NOT consider a betrayal?
(a) Using negative reinforcement to train a dog.
(b) Adopting a dog when you can't afford one.
(c) Giving up on a dog because of its age.
(d) Rehoming a dog into a safe and happy environment.

7. 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 is not as convenient.
(d) Because it can be expensive.

8. What does lack of eye contact signal to a dog?
(a) That you want to be friends with the dog.
(b) That you don't want to punish the dog.
(c) That interaction will commence.
(d) That interaction is over for the time being.

9. According to McConnell, do all dogs enjoy petting?
(a) No, some dogs do not like to be petted.
(b) Yes, all dogs like to be petted.
(c) Yes, especially big dogs like to be petted.
(d) No, big dogs do not like to be petted.

10. Should an owner choose a breed if she or he wants a personality?
(a) No.
(b) It depends on the owner.
(c) It depends on the breeder.
(d) Yes.

11. Why is it important to ask a breeder about a dog's lineage?
(a) To get as much information about its physical traits.
(b) To get as much information about its ability to show.
(c) To get as much information about its monetary worth.
(d) To get as much information about its personality.

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

13. According to McConnell, what is NOT a reliable indicator of personality?
(a) The father's.
(b) The mother's.
(c) The breed.
(d) The dog's.

14. According to McConnell, dog ______changes just like human _________.
(a) Needs; needs.
(b) Personality; personality.
(c) Behavior; behavior.
(d) Desire; desire.

15. What kind of breed needs a lot of activity, according to McConnell?
(a) A sporting breed.
(b) A hunting breed.
(c) A companion breed.
(d) A working breed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does McConnell believe that dogs can be moody?

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

3. What is a primate way of socializing?

4. Why does McConnell dislike her least favorite responsibility?

5. Why is it important to consider a dog's personality when choosing a breed?

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