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