How to teach a dog to be friendly - Exam
  • 1. What is the most important factor in teaching a dog to be friendly?
A) Giving unlimited treats
B) Ignoring the dog
C) Punishment
D) Early socialization
  • 2. At what age is the critical socialization period for puppies?
A) 1-2 years
B) 3-16 weeks
C) After 2 years
D) 6-12 months
  • 3. What type of reinforcement is best for encouraging friendly behavior?
A) Positive reinforcement
B) Ignoring the dog
C) Punishment
D) Negative reinforcement
  • 4. What does 'positive reinforcement' typically involve?
A) Leash corrections
B) Isolation
C) Treats, praise, and toys
D) Yelling and scolding
  • 5. When introducing a dog to a new person, what is the best approach?
A) Ignoring the interaction
B) Letting the dog do whatever it wants
C) Controlled and gradual
D) Forcing interaction
  • 6. What should you do if your dog shows signs of stress during an interaction?
A) Remove the dog from the situation
B) Ignore the dog's behavior
C) Force the dog to stay
D) Yell at the dog
  • 7. What is 'desensitization' in dog training?
A) Ignoring the dog's reaction to the trigger
B) Flooding the dog with the trigger
C) Completely avoiding triggers
D) Gradually exposing the dog to a trigger at a low intensity
  • 8. What is 'counter-conditioning' in dog training?
A) Punishing the dog for its emotions
B) Flooding the dog with the trigger
C) Changing the dog's emotional response to a trigger
D) Ignoring the dog's emotions
  • 9. When should you start socializing a puppy?
A) After a year
B) After 6 months
C) Never socialize
D) As soon as the vet clears them
  • 10. What is the role of a 'neutral dog' in socialization?
A) An aggressive dog used to toughen up the puppy
B) A dog that ignores other dogs
C) A calm and friendly dog used for safe introductions
D) A dog that is always in a fight
  • 11. How can you manage a dog's environment to encourage friendliness?
A) Control the environment and interactions
B) Let the dog roam freely
C) Create a stressful environment
D) Isolate the dog
  • 12. What is an example of a dog's body language indicating stress?
A) Lip licking, yawning, whale eye
B) Play bowing
C) Tail wagging
D) Loose body posture
  • 13. What is the most common cause of dog aggression?
A) Breed
B) Dominance
C) Fear
D) Stubbornness
  • 14. What should you do if your dog bites someone?
A) Rehome the dog without evaluation
B) Punish the dog severely
C) Ignore it
D) Seek professional help immediately
  • 15. What type of training is best for building confidence in shy dogs?
A) Dominance training
B) Clicker training
C) Ignoring the dog
D) Punishment-based training
  • 16. What is the purpose of a 'safe space' for a dog?
A) To provide a secure retreat when feeling overwhelmed
B) To punish the dog
C) To force interaction
D) To isolate the dog permanently
  • 17. How often should you socialize your dog?
A) Never
B) Regularly throughout their life
C) Only as a puppy
D) Only when you have guests
  • 18. Which of the following is NOT a sign of a friendly dog?
A) Stiff body posture
B) Play bow
C) Soft eyes
D) Loose tail wag
  • 19. What is the purpose of a 'leash greeting' exercise?
A) To teach dogs to greet politely on leash
B) To avoid all interactions on leash
C) To let dogs pull and drag
D) To encourage aggressive behavior on leash
  • 20. Who should you consult if you are struggling to socialize your dog?
A) Just rely on internet advice
B) Certified professional dog trainer or veterinary behaviorist
C) A friend with no experience
D) Anyone who owns a dog
  • 21. What is 'flooding' in dog training (and why is it bad)?
A) Ignoring the dog's fears
B) Taking the dog swimming
C) Rewarding the dog with lots of treats
D) Exposing a dog to high-intensity triggers abruptly; it can be traumatic
  • 22. What is a good reward to use for a dog who is not food motivated?
A) Ignoring the dog
B) Physical punishment
C) Praise and toys
D) Forcing food
  • 23. Why is it important to supervise interactions between dogs and children?
A) To punish the child
B) To teach the dog to be obedient
C) Because children are naturally good with dogs
D) To ensure safety for both the dog and the child
  • 24. What is the benefit of enrolling your dog in a group training class?
A) Guaranteed success in all training goals
B) Exposure to other dogs and people in a controlled environment
C) Learning how to punish your dog
D) Avoiding all other dogs
  • 25. Which vaccination is crucial before socializing a puppy with other dogs?
A) Lyme
B) Parvo
C) Rabies (too young)
D) Bordetella
  • 26. What is the '3-second rule' often used when greeting other dogs?
A) Allowing a brief sniff and then separating if needed
B) Allowing unlimited interaction
C) Never letting the dogs sniff
D) Yelling at the dogs after 3 seconds
  • 27. When socializing, it's important to consider the dog's...
A) Breed stereotypes
B) Owner's expectations
C) The dog's past mistakes
D) Individual personality and temperament
  • 28. What is an important aspect of responsible dog ownership to consider when thinking about friendliness?
A) Avoiding veterinary appointments.
B) Understanding breed-specific traits.
C) Assuming all dogs are naturally friendly.
D) Ignoring a dog's negative behaviors.
  • 29. How can you teach your dog that new people are safe?
A) Force the dog to interact with the new person
B) Have the new person give the dog treats
C) Protect the dog from the new person
D) Ignore the dog's reaction
  • 30. What's the best way to react if another dog displays aggressive behavior towards your friendly dog?
A) Try to punish the aggressive dog
B) Ignore the situation and hope it resolves itself
C) Encourage your dog to fight back
D) Remove your dog from the situation immediately
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