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