CPDT-KA Teaching Skills

Question 1

When you’re meeting with a client and they’re explaining their situation and you repeat back to them in your own words what you’ve heard, this is an example of what?

Answer 1

Empathic Listening

Question 2

When listening we hear words what else should we be listening for?

Answer 2

Feelings – Empathic Listening

Question 3

After listening to a client and their needs you will consider what you will cover in your session. Should you finish your session with the hardest or the easiest skill you’ll be teaching?

Answer 3

Easiest, end on a high note.

Question 4

While listening to a client should you also be playing with the dog to check it’s temperament?

Answer 4

No, you should be giving the client your undivided attention – Empathic Listening

Question 5

To actively be listening to a client should you nod politely while they speak regardless of what they’re saying?

Answer 5

No, you should not appear to agree if you do not agree. But you should be actively listening. – Empathic Listening

Question 6

If a client is giving you their history and issues and says something that triggers an idea in your mind that you know now you must definitely cover, should you stop then to cover it so that it’s in the moment?

Answer 6

No, let them finish. Take notes if you must, but do not interrupt them. – Empathic Listening

Question 7

What are 4 things to consider when creating a treatment plan with a client whom has physical or mental challenges?

Answer 7

• Physical ability of the client.
• Can they give hand signals?
• Can they reach the dog?
• Intellectual ability to learn.
• Do they offer an appropriate learning environment.
• Is the class curriculum appropriate for their needs?
• Are they able to handle the equipment needed?
• Can they dispense treats effectively?

Question 8

When dealing with difficult people: ________ behaviour you don’t want and ________ behaviour you do want.

Answer 8

Ignore/Reward

Question 9

Name the 3 main learning styles for people.

Answer 9

Visual
Auditory
Tactile/Kinesthetic

Question 10

What is the most predominate learning style for the majority of people?

Answer 10

Kinesthetic

Question 11

When you write your lesson plan on a white board, which learning style does this best suite?

Answer 11

Visual

Question 12

If you take the leash of someone’s dog and show them how to get their dog into a heel, what learning style does this fit into?

Answer 12

Visual

Question 13

What does it mean to teach in a kinesthetic or tactile style?

Answer 13

Hands-On, the student tries doing the skill

Question 14

Is it important that clients learn the technical terminology behind the skills they’re learning?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

Should you go into detail about how and why you’re teaching a specific behaviour with a client before you show them?

Answer 15

Yes, explain it in client friendly language so they can get a better picture of how important or poignant the skill is in their lives

Question 16

Who is responsible for the environment in the dog’s life?

Answer 16

The client

Question 17

What is a way to control the environment of a dog who barks daily out the window at the mailman and passersby?

Answer 17

Close the blinds or limit the dog’s access to the room with the window to the street

Question 18

What does it mean for a dog to discriminate a stimulus?

Answer 18

Discriminate means the dog has identified something specific about a stimulus. Like when you put on your shoes, they think the next thing is a walk for them and they get excited every time you put on your shoes.