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