Chapter 6 Communication and Behavior

Question 1

(Sr OSF Q) During a puppy’s first 12-16 weeks of life, what has the most impact on shaping a dog’s
temperament and behavior?

Answer 1

Socialization or lack of socialization (if they just answer “socialization” ask them to
expound upon their answer to see if they really understand the lack of socialization also)

Question 2

(Sr OSF Q) When socializing puppies, what 3 kinds of stimulation does socialization include?

Answer 2

(1) Physical, (2) Emotional, and (3) Mental stimulation

Question 3

(Sr OSF Q) When a dog vocalizes, what 3 behaviors are high pitched vocalizations typically used
for?

Answer 3

(1) Greetings; (2) During play; (3) When acting submissive

Question 4

(Sr OSF Q) Name 5 of the 7 body postures when a dog communicates visually.

Answer 4

(1) Relaxed (baseline)
(2) Alert
(3) Play Bow
(4) Active Submission
(5) Passive Submission
(6) Offensive Threat
(7) Defensive Threat

Question 5

(Sr OSF Q) What are 3 reasons dogs use calming signals, also called displacement behaviors?

Answer 5

(1) To maintain a healthy social hierarchy
(2) To decrease a threat
(3) To encourage an approach
(4) To prevent stress from leading to distress

Question 6

(Sr OSF Q) When a dog disciplines a pack member, what two (2) ways do they communicate?

Answer 6

(1) Body language

(2) Tone of voice

Question 7

(Sr OSF Q) What are 5 of the 10 AKC Canine Good Citizen test items?

Answer 7

(1) Accepting a Friendly Stranger
(2) Sitting Politely for Petting
(3) Appearance and Grooming
(4) Out for a Walk (Walking on a Loose Leash)
(5) Walking Through a Crowd
(6) Sit and Down on Command/Staying in Place
(7) Coming When Called
(8) Reaction to Another Dog
(9) Reaction to Distractions
(10) Supervised Separation

Question 8

(Int OSF Q) What are 2 reasons why a dog might exhibit play bow behavior?

Answer 8

1) To invite others to play; (2) To communicate that any prior rough behavior was not
intended to be threatening; (3) To let you know they meant no harm If they did
something wrong

Question 9

(Int OSF Q) What are the names of the 2 submissive behaviors a dog might exhibit?

Answer 9

(1) Active; (2) Passive

Question 10

(Int OSF Q) Which dog’s sense is better developed than in any other domestic animal species?

Answer 10

Smell

Question 11

(Int OSF Q) What is the definition of stress?

Answer 11

The body’s reaction to changes in the environment

Question 12

(2018 Jr OSF Q) In a pack of dogs, what is the name of the dominant dog most often initiating pack activity?

Answer 12

Pack leader or alpha dog

Question 13

(2018 Jr OSF Q) What are 2 general ways dogs communicate?

Answer 13

1. Vocalization
2. Body Posture
3. Smells
4. Scents
5. Direct contact

Question 14

(2018 Jr OSF Q) Socialization, or lack thereof, has the most impact on shaping a dog’s temperament and behavior during the first _____to_______weeks of life

Answer 14

12-16 weeks

Question 15

(2018 Jr OSF Q) What is another name for a relaxed or natural body posture?

Answer 15

Baseline posture

Question 16

(2018 Jr OSF Q) Which body posture is assumed by dogs that are preparing to attack, and if forced, will bite and fight?

Answer 16

Offensive threat

Question 17

(2018 Int OSF Q) A dogs ability to positively interact with people, animals, and surroundings refers to what term?

Answer 17

Socialization

Question 18

(2018 Int OSF Q) What body posture does a dog assume when he invites others to play?

Answer 18

Play bow

Question 19

(2018 Int OSF Q) Which body posture is assumed by a dog that is very afraid of confrontation?

Answer 19

Passive submission

Question 20

(2018 Int OSF Q) When communicating with your dog, why is it important for your body language and tone of voice to match?

Answer 20

So you are sending a clear message to your dog

Question 21

(2018 Int OSF Q) Why should you not make eye contact with a strange dog or any dog showing dominant, aggressive or fearful behaviors?

Answer 21

Staring is showing your dominance and may threaten an already distressed or aggressive dog, causing him to attack

Question 22

(2018 Sr OSF Q) Between approximately how many weeks of age do puppies develop their primary social attachments?

Answer 22

6-10 weeks

Question 23

(2018 Sr OSF Q) Why is it always important to observe the complete picture within the dog’s environment when interpreting a dog’s behavior?

Answer 23

A dog does not express all behaviors in each situation. One change in a dog’s signal (i.e. tail up or down) may change the dog’s intent. There are variations between individual dogs and between breeds.

Question 24

(2018 Sr OSF Q) Why might a dog display signs of active submission behaviors?

Answer 24

To offer signs of submission to a dominant dog or person to avoid any additional threats or confrontations.

Question 25

(2018 Sr OSF Q) Compare how an aggressive dog might react to a person’s stare, and a submissive dog react to a person’s stare.

Answer 25

Aggressive dog may be threatened and attack

Submissive dog may look away from stare to say he is not a threat.

Question 26

(2018 Sr OSF Q) What two general ways do dogs communicate when disciplining a pack member?

Answer 26

Body language

Tone of voice

Question 27

Name one way that a submissive dog makes himself appear smaller

Answer 27

Lies down, crouches, hunches over

Question 28

A passive submissive dog will roll onto its back exposing his underbelly, his hind legs raised to expose his groin area. True or False?

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Name two ways dogs communicate visually

Answer 29

Facial expressions, positioning body, positioning ears, positioning tail.