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How to teach a dog to be friendly
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  • 1. What is the most important factor in teaching a dog to be friendly?
A) Punishment
B) Giving unlimited treats
C) Early socialization
D) Ignoring the dog
  • 2. At what age is the critical socialization period for puppies?
A) 1-2 years
B) 3-16 weeks
C) 6-12 months
D) After 2 years
  • 3. What type of reinforcement is best for encouraging friendly behavior?
A) Punishment
B) Positive reinforcement
C) Negative reinforcement
D) Ignoring the dog
  • 4. What does 'positive reinforcement' typically involve?
A) Treats, praise, and toys
B) Yelling and scolding
C) Isolation
D) Leash corrections
  • 5. When introducing a dog to a new person, what is the best approach?
A) Ignoring the interaction
B) Forcing interaction
C) Controlled and gradual
D) Letting the dog do whatever it wants
  • 6. What should you do if your dog shows signs of stress during an interaction?
A) Ignore the dog's behavior
B) Force the dog to stay
C) Yell at the dog
D) Remove the dog from the situation
  • 7. What is 'desensitization' in dog training?
A) Completely avoiding triggers
B) Gradually exposing the dog to a trigger at a low intensity
C) Ignoring the dog's reaction to the trigger
D) Flooding the dog with the trigger
  • 8. What is 'counter-conditioning' in dog training?
A) Punishing the dog for its emotions
B) Ignoring the dog's emotions
C) Flooding the dog with the trigger
D) Changing the dog's emotional response to a trigger
  • 9. When should you start socializing a puppy?
A) After 6 months
B) As soon as the vet clears them
C) Never socialize
D) After a year
  • 10. What is the role of a 'neutral dog' in socialization?
A) A dog that is always in a fight
B) A calm and friendly dog used for safe introductions
C) An aggressive dog used to toughen up the puppy
D) A dog that ignores other dogs
  • 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) Loose body posture
B) Lip licking, yawning, whale eye
C) Play bowing
D) Tail wagging
  • 13. What is the most common cause of dog aggression?
A) Breed
B) Stubbornness
C) Fear
D) Dominance
  • 14. What should you do if your dog bites someone?
A) Punish the dog severely
B) Rehome the dog without evaluation
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 punish the dog
B) To provide a secure retreat when feeling overwhelmed
C) To isolate the dog permanently
D) To force interaction
  • 17. How often should you socialize your dog?
A) Only as a puppy
B) Never
C) Regularly throughout their life
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 let dogs pull and drag
B) To avoid all interactions on leash
C) To teach dogs to greet politely on leash
D) To encourage aggressive behavior 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) 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) Forcing food
B) Ignoring the dog
C) Praise and toys
D) Physical punishment
  • 23. Why is it important to supervise interactions between dogs and children?
A) To ensure safety for both the dog and the child
B) Because children are naturally good with dogs
C) To teach the dog to be obedient
D) To punish the child
  • 24. What is the benefit of enrolling your dog in a group training class?
A) Exposure to other dogs and people in a controlled environment
B) Avoiding all other dogs
C) Guaranteed success in all training goals
D) Learning how to punish your dog
  • 25. Which vaccination is crucial before socializing a puppy with other dogs?
A) Parvo
B) Lyme
C) Rabies (too young)
D) Bordetella
  • 26. What is the '3-second rule' often used when greeting other dogs?
A) Yelling at the dogs after 3 seconds
B) Allowing a brief sniff and then separating if needed
C) Allowing unlimited interaction
D) Never letting the dogs sniff
  • 27. When socializing, it's important to consider the dog's...
A) Breed stereotypes
B) Individual personality and temperament
C) The dog's past mistakes
D) Owner's expectations
  • 28. What is an important aspect of responsible dog ownership to consider when thinking about friendliness?
A) Ignoring a dog's negative behaviors.
B) Understanding breed-specific traits.
C) Avoiding veterinary appointments.
D) Assuming all dogs are naturally friendly.
  • 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
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