How to train a dog - Exam
  • 1. What is the most important aspect of dog training?
A) Expensive equipment
B) Consistency
C) Yelling
D) Physical punishment
  • 2. What type of reinforcement is generally most effective?
A) Positive reinforcement
B) Negative reinforcement
C) Punishment
D) Ignoring the dog
  • 3. What is a good first command to teach a puppy?
A) Play dead
B) Roll over
C) Speak
D) Sit
  • 4. How long should a training session typically last?
A) 30-60 minutes
B) As long as the dog wants
C) 2 hours
D) 5-10 minutes
  • 5. What should you do if your dog doesn't understand a command?
A) Simplify the command and try again
B) Yell at the dog
C) Give up and try later
D) Punish the dog for not understanding
  • 6. What is a clicker often used for in dog training?
A) Marking desired behaviors
B) Punishing the dog
C) Distracting the dog
D) Making the dog bark
  • 7. What is 'luring' in dog training?
A) Forcing the dog into position
B) Scaring the dog into position
C) Using a treat to guide the dog
D) Ignoring the dog's natural instincts
  • 8. When should you start socializing a puppy?
A) Never socialize a dog
B) After 6 months old
C) As early as possible (after vaccinations)
D) After 1 year old
  • 9. What is the purpose of crate training?
A) To prevent the dog from shedding
B) To provide a safe and secure space for the dog
C) To keep the dog locked up all day
D) To punish the dog
  • 10. How should you react to unwanted behaviors?
A) Redirect the dog to a desired behavior
B) Hit the dog
C) Ignore the behavior completely
D) Yell at the dog
  • 11. What is shaping in dog training?
A) Forcing the dog into the final behavior
B) Punishing incorrect behaviors
C) Ignoring all behaviors
D) Rewarding successive approximations of a behavior
  • 12. What is the most common reason for training failure?
A) The dog is untrainable
B) Using the wrong treats
C) Inconsistency
D) Training too much
  • 13. What is the purpose of 'proofing' a command?
A) Practicing the command in different environments
B) Only practicing at home
C) Making the command harder to understand
D) Ignoring the command
  • 14. Which of the following is NOT a form of positive reinforcement?
A) Providing a toy
B) Giving a treat
C) Offering praise
D) Yelling 'No!'
  • 15. What is 'desensitization' used for?
A) Making a dog more sensitive
B) Reducing a dog's fear response
C) Increasing a dog's aggression
D) Teaching a dog new tricks
  • 16. What does 'recall' mean in dog training?
A) Staying in place
B) Sitting still
C) Lying down
D) Coming when called
  • 17. What is the best way to deal with a dog that is barking excessively?
A) Identify the cause and address it
B) Ignore the barking completely
C) Yell at the dog to be quiet
D) Punish the dog for barking
  • 18. Why is it important to use high-value treats during training?
A) To make the dog gain weight
B) To motivate the dog to learn
C) Because all treats are the same
D) To spoil the dog
  • 19. What should you do if your dog bites someone?
A) Ignore the incident
B) Punish the dog severely
C) Rehome the dog immediately without evaluation
D) Consult with a veterinarian and a professional trainer
  • 20. What is 'impulse control' training?
A) Punishing a dog for having impulses
B) Ignoring a dog's impulses
C) Teaching a dog to resist immediate urges
D) Encouraging a dog to act impulsively
  • 21. How often should you train your dog?
A) Only when the dog misbehaves
B) Never, dogs don't need training
C) Daily, in short sessions
D) Once a week for several hours
  • 22. What is a 'marker word' in dog training?
A) A word used to scold a dog
B) A random word shouted during training
C) A word used to name a dog
D) A word used to signal the exact moment a dog performs a desired behavior
  • 23. When introducing a new dog to an existing dog, what's important?
A) Forcing them to interact immediately
B) Supervised, gradual introductions in a neutral space
C) Leaving them alone together unsupervised
D) Ignoring their interactions
  • 24. What is the main goal of obedience training?
A) To build a strong bond and clear communication between dog and owner
B) To dominate the dog and establish yourself as the 'alpha'
C) To win dog show competitions
D) To make the dog perform tricks for entertainment
  • 25. What should you do if your dog shows signs of stress during training?
A) Punish the dog for being stressed
B) Push the dog harder to overcome the stress
C) Stop the training session and reassess your approach
D) Ignore the signs of stress
  • 26. What is the purpose of a long line in dog training?
A) To make the dog pull
B) To trip the dog
C) To allow the dog freedom while maintaining control
D) To tie the dog to a tree
  • 27. What is target training?
A) Training a dog to attack a target
B) Training a dog to destroy things
C) Ignoring the dog's natural instincts
D) Teaching a dog to touch a specific object
  • 28. Which of the following is a common reason for a dog to pull on a leash?
A) They want to explore and move faster
B) They enjoy being choked
C) They are trying to attack something
D) The leash is too loose
  • 29. What should you do if your dog is scared of the vacuum cleaner?
A) Punish them for being scared.
B) Ignore their fear and continue vacuuming.
C) Force them to be near the vacuum cleaner while it's running.
D) Gradually desensitize them to the vacuum cleaner at a distance, paired with positive reinforcement.
  • 30. Why is it important to end training sessions on a positive note?
A) To leave the dog feeling successful and motivated for the next session
B) Because all dogs are the same
C) To show dominance
D) To make the dog tired
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