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