Facebook group questions Flashcards
1
Q
- Which are zoonotic:
a) roundworm and hepatitis
b) giardia and leptospirosis
c) distemper and rabies
d) parvo and tapeworm
A
b) giardia and leptospirosis
2
Q
- When a dog feels there is no correct answer he can give:
a) adaptation
b) Learned irrelevance
c) Learned helplessness
d) Overlearning
A
c) Learned helplessness
3
Q
- A mom’s antibodies typically last about how long in a puppy:
a) 1 week
b) 2 weeks
c) 3 weeks
d) More than 4 weeks
A
d) More than 4 weeks
4
Q
- When a dog is primed and ready to engage in learning:
a) eustress
b) learned irrelevance
c) adaptation
d) elicited behavior
A
a) eustress
5
Q
- In Pavlov’s experiment, once the dog began pairing the bell with the food, the bell became a:
a) neutral stimulus
b) unconditioned stimulus
c) conditioned stimulus
d) conditioned response
A
c) conditioned stimulus
6
Q
- Limited hold:
a) how long you are willing to wait for a behavior to occur before reinforcing it
b) when the dog offers a behavior before the cue has actually been given
c) A trained behavior chain
d) using an aversive stimuli as the cue
A
a) how long you are willing to wait for a behavior to occur before reinforcing it
7
Q
- Whenever Smokey sees Kevin, he jumps up so Kevin will pet him. Joan is trying to train Smokey not to jump up on people. But this is hard because Kevin is using:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
a) R+
8
Q
- During a puppy’s first two weeks of life:
a) they begin to socially relate to dogs and humans
b) they go through their first fear imprint period
c) they begin to regulate their own body temperature
d) they should be handled gently and often
A
d) they should be handled gently and often
9
Q
- A dog is typically pregnant for about:
a) 30 days
b) 65 days
c) 90 days
d) close to 1 year
A
b) 65 days
10
Q
- Discrimination and generalization are necessary for:
a) stimulus control
b) negative punishment
c) schedule of reinforcement
d) learned irrelevance
A
a) stimulus control
11
Q
- Food acquisition and reproductive behaviors are examples of:
a) domestication
b) critical periods
c) instinctive drift
d) phylogenetic behavior
A
d) phylogenetic behavior
12
Q
- The most effective reinforcement schedule when potty training a dog is:
a) variable ratio
b) continuous reinforcement
c) fixed interval
d) post reinforcement pause
A
b) continuous reinforcement
13
Q
- Compared to dogs, wolves:
a) have broader chests
b) have a shorter socialization period
c) are more frequently in heat
d) have larger eyes
A
b) have a shorter socialization period
14
Q
- The following is an example of a fixed action pattern:
a) dog coming when he hears his name called
b) dog running to the door when the doorbell rings
c) dog circling several times before lying down
d) clicking when a dog sits
A
c) dog circling several times before lying down
predictable series of actions triggered by a cue, sometimes called the key stimulus. Though a fixed action pattern is more complex than a reflex, it’s still automatic and involuntary. Once triggered, it will go on to completion, even if the key stimulus is removed in the meantime
15
Q
- When a dog coincidently learns an irrelevant behavior along with the desired one, this is called:
a) salience
b) overshadowing
c) superstitious behavior
d) functional reinforcement
A
c) superstitious behavior
16
Q
- Humans began selectively breeding dogs to create the modern breeds we have today how many years ago:
a) 100-200
b) 300-500
c) 600-800
d) more than 1,000
A
b) 300-500
17
Q
- In Pavlov’s experiment, the dogs salivating at the presence of food is called:
a) conditioned response
b) natural stimulus
c) unconditioned stimulus
d) unconditioned response
A
d) unconditioned response
18
Q
- Which of the following is true:
a) adaptation involves learning
b) adaptation does not tire the senses
c) adaptation does not involve learning
d) adaptation is the same as learned helplessness
A
c) adaptation does not involve learning
19
Q
- Some challenges we face when working with clients include all of the following except:
a) they treat their dog like a human baby
b) they are stuck on old school training methods
c) they have unrealistic expectations of their dog
d) they use empathic listening
A
d) they use empathic listening
20
Q
- When advising a client on selecting a new dog, you need to take into account:
a) The dog’s adult weight
b) The client’s level of fitness
c) The dog’s exercise needs
d) all of the above
A
d) all of the above
21
Q
All the following are true about rabies except:
a) it’s rarely fatal
b) it affects the dog’s central nervous system
c) symptoms include seizures
d) it’s transmitted by a bite from an infected animal
A
a) it’s rarely fatal
22
Q
- When a dog is under threshold:
a) The dog typically will go from no anxiety to high stress
b) The stimulus causes the dog to lose understanding
c) The stimulus is not strong enough to cause a reaction
d) The dog is in a state of distress
A
c) The stimulus is not strong enough to cause a reaction
23
Q
- The four stages of the female reproductive cycle are:
a) anestrus, proestrus, estrus, diestrus
b) anestrus, proestrus, estrous, diestrus
c) anestrus, proestrous, estrus, diestrus
d) none of the above
A
a) anestrus, proestrus, estrus, diestrus
24
Q
- When using a Gentle Leader, the dog feels pressure on his muzzle when pulling on the leash, and the pressure is released when he stops pulling. The Gentle Leader works by:
a) P+, then R+
b) R-, then R+
c) P+, then R-
d) R-, then P-
A
c) P+, then R-
25
Q
- Which of the following is a classically conditioned response:
a) dog sits to get a treat
b) dog stops pulling on leash when wearing a head halter
c) dog was once sprayed by hose, and now runs away if hose is being used
d) dog comes when called and gets praised
A
c) dog was once sprayed by hose, and now runs away if hose is being used
26
Q
- In classical conditioning:
a) The unconditioned stimulus must come before the neutral stimulus
b) The conditioned response comes before the unconditioned response
c) The neutral stimulus must come before the unconditioned stimulus
d) The conditioned response comes before the neutral stimulus
A
c) The neutral stimulus must come before the unconditioned stimulus
27
Q
- When clients ask you what they should feed their dog, the best response is:
a) tell them to avoid grain-free
b) Say that they should discuss it with their vet
c) name three top brands that you like
d) discuss how to make home-cooked food
A
b) Say that they should discuss it with their vet
28
Q
When Roxie pulled at the dining room tablecloth to get to the plate of chicken, the cloth slid off the table and all the dishes crashed to the floor. Now Roxie won’t go near the table. This is:
a) P-
b) classical conditioning
c) R-
d) unconditioned emotional response
A
b) classical conditioning
29
Q
- Mitzi is a very excitable dog and whenever Sue offers her a treat, Mitzi jumps up on Sue and grabs the treat roughly. A trainer suggested that Sue turn her back on Mitzy and wait for her to sit. This is:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
d) P-
30
Q
- Sam, a professional trumpet player, just got a new dog. For the first few days, the dog would bark every time Sam practiced but now she sleeps through practice sessions. This is:
a) differential reinforcement of excellent behavior
b) counterconditioning
c) sensitization
d) habituation
A
d) habituation
31
Q
- All of the following are reasons to use a student’s dog for a demo except:
a) it shows the student his dog can perform the behavior
b) The dog’s stress may interfere with his behavior
c) it demonstrates how you can deal with unexpected behaviors
d) it shows the class your skill in dealing with a dog who isn’t yours
A
b) The dog’s stress may interfere with his behavior
32
Q
- Petunia does not like the feel of the new front doormat under her feet. When walking up to the doorway, she stands still, refusing to proceed until Greta pushes the doormat off to the side, away from the door. Only then will Petunia go through the doorway. This is:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
b) R-
33
Q
- A student asks a very complicated question during class. You should say:
a) “Here is the Reader’s Digest answer that isn’t entirely accurate …”
b) “That’s complex. You’ll want to do some research on that.”
c) “I don’t have time to go into that now.”
d) “That’s complicated. Why don’t we discuss it after class?”
A
d) “That’s complicated. Why don’t we discuss it after class?”
34
Q
- Which of the following is an example of applying the principle of parsimony when we work with clients:
a) listen attentively and provide a lot of feedback
b) ask questions to ensure you understand the client
c) choose the simplest, most practical method for dealing with the dog’s issue
d) make sure the dog understands the consequences of his behavior
A
c) choose the simplest, most practical method for dealing with the dog’s issue
35
Q
- It’s important to give clients:
a) difficult criteria
b) delayed feedback
c) measurable goals
d) clicker training skills
A
c) measurable goals
36
Q
- A fearful dog might benefit from:
a) martingale collar
b) DAP diffuser
c) Target stick
d) muzzle
A
b) DAP diffuser
Dog Appeasing Pheromone
37
Q
- Dogs typically go through their first fear imprint period between:
a) birth to 4 weeks
b) 4 to 6 months
c) 8 to 11 weeks
d) 12-16 weeks
A
c) 8 to 11 weeks
38
Q
- “Actions have consequences” is generally linked to:
a) Pavlov
b) Skinner
c) Dunbar
d) Belyaev
A
b) Skinner
39
Q
- Eating things that aren’t food is called:
a) discrimination
b) fluency
c) pica
d) leptospirosis
A
c) pica
40
Q
- A dog who wants to decrease the distance will most likely have:
a) forward ears
b) whale eye
c) raised tail
d) wiggly body
A
d) wiggly body
41
Q
- What is typically removed when a female is spayed in the United States:
a) ovaries
b) uterus
c) ovaries and uterus
d) cervix
A
c) ovaries and uterus
42
Q
- All the following usually mean a dog is in distress except:
a) sweaty paws
b) Open mouth
c) tucked tail
d) brow ridges
A
b) Open mouth
43
Q
- This fungus is highly contagious and humans can get it from their dogs:
a) ringworm
b) demodectic mange
c) lice
d) tapeworm
A
a) ringworm
44
Q
- If you grab the scruff of a dog’s neck and it doesn’t snap back a few seconds after you release it, the dog may have:
a) dehydration
b) parvo
c) kennel cough
d) bloat
A
a) dehydration
45
Q
- Using punishment:
a) stops a behavior for good
b) can make a fearful dog worse
c) strengthens your relationship with your dog
d) is never viewed as a reward by the dog
A
b) can make a fearful dog worse
46
Q
- All the following are relevant questions to ask when taking on a new client except:
a) The dog’s age
b) if the dog is spayed or neutered
c) If there are children in the house
d) how frequently the dog is groomed
A
d) how frequently the dog is groomed
47
Q
- Research shows your clients learn to train a new behavior best when they:
a) watch you do it
b) do it themselves
c) read about how to do it
d) listen to you explain how to do it
A
b) do it themselves
48
Q
- Dogs typically begin boldly exploring their environments at what age:
a) birth
b) 3 to 4 months
c) One year
d) maturity
A
b) 3 to 4 months
49
Q
- Because remote reinforcement dispensers tend to make a noise before dispensing food, they can become a:
a) Primary reinforcer
b) Desensitizer
c) Secondary reinforcer
d) Target
A
c) Secondary reinforcer
50
Q
- Temperament tests:
a) are a snapshot of a dog’s behavior at one point in time
b) are always unreliable
c) are accurate predictors of a dog’s adoptability
d) determine how a dog will develop
A
a) are a snapshot of a dog’s behavior at one point in time
51
Q
- With reinforcement schedules:
a) Interval refers to a set number of responses
b) Ratio refers to time
c) Fixed refers to a changing number of responses
d) Variable refers to an unpredictable number of responses
A
d) Variable refers to an unpredictable number of responses
52
Q
- Whenever little Snickers goes to jump on the comfortable couch, big Phoenix stands in front of it and stares at the little dog until Snickers walks away. Phoenix does this because of:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
b) R-
53
Q
- Asking a dog to sit five times before giving him a reward is which reinforcement schedule:
a) fixed interval
b) variable interval
c) fixed ratio
d) variable ratio
A
c) fixed ratio
54
Q
- A client with lower back issues probably shouldn’t use:
a) Front clip harness
b) hands-free leash that goes around the waist
c) martingale collar
d) retractable leash
A
b) hands-free leash that goes around the waist
55
Q
- In group class, it’s best to teach the most challenging behaviors:
a) at the beginning of class when dogs are perky
b) at the end of class when dogs are in the groove of the routine
c) whenever you feel like it
d) only to the most advanced students
A
a) at the beginning of class when dogs are perky
56
Q
- One advantage of a martingale collar is:
a) it’s safest for dogs who frequently play with other dogs
b) it’s helpful for dogs who try to break out of their collars
c) it can cause ear infections infections
d) it always releases quickly if it gets caught on something
A
b) it’s helpful for dogs who try to break out of their collars
57
Q
- You ask a client how successful they have been the past week getting their dog to hold “stay” for 10 seconds. They reply, “Oh, it was a busy week. We didn’t get around to practicing.” Your response should be:
a) “Then how do you expect your dog to learn?”
b) “Hey, it’s your money.”
c) “Let’s try it now and see how he does.”
d) “Don’t worry. All that matters is you’re here now.”
A
c) “Let’s try it now and see how he does.”
58
Q
- Transmitted by ticks, symptoms of this disease can appear months after the bite:
a) canine influenza
b) Leptospirosis
c) hepatitis
d) Lyme disease
A
d) Lyme disease
59
Q
- At birth, a puppy:
a) Controls his body temperature
b) has his eyes closed
c) knows how to communicate with people
d) goes through his first fear imprint
A
b) has his eyes closed
60
Q
- In dog training, your tone of voice:
a) has no impact since dogs are mostly visual
b) can greatly influence a dog’s behavior
c) is considered a punisher
d) can’t be adapted to help the dog acquire a behavior
A
b) can greatly influence a dog’s behavior
61
Q
- Dogs became genetically distinct from wolves about how many years ago:
a) 5,000
b) 60,000
c) 130,000
d) 200,000
A
c) 130,000
62
Q
- Mitzi is a very excitable dog and whenever Sue offers her a treat, she jumps up on Sue and grabs the treat roughly. A trainer suggested tightly grabbing the dog’s collar and only letting go when she is standing quietly in front of her. This is:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
b) R-
because this scenario ends with the collar grab being released as a reward for standing quietly. This is not talking about decreasing the jumping, but increasing the quiet behavior
63
Q
- To stop Rex from barking, Sheila blasts an airhorn whenever he barks. She is trying to use:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
c) P+
64
Q
- When young Jimbo wants to play with older dog Sadie, Sadie air snaps at Jimbo until he goes away. This is:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
b) R-
65
Q
- Dogs use agonistic behaviors to:
a) escalate tension in a confrontation
b) resolve social conflict
c) antagonize another dog
d) achieve fluency
A
b) resolve social conflict
Agonistic behaviors are those behaviors which cause, threaten to cause or seek to reduce physical damage. Agonistic behavior is comprised of threats, aggression and submission
66
Q
- Sarcoptic mange:
a) cannot be treated with special shampoos and injections
b) can be found only in a dog’s feces
c) in fact only ear canals
d) is highly contagious
A
d) is highly contagious
67
Q
- While dogs most commonly show no symptoms of this illness, they can transmit it easily to other dogs and even humans:
a) sarcoptic mange
b) giardia
c) ear mites
d) kennel cough
A
b) giardia
68
Q
- A lab is afraid of the vacuum cleaner so you first let him see it at a distance where he doesn’t react, and you treat him. This is:
a) flooding
b) deprivation
c) desensitization
d) sensitization
A
c) desensitization
Told it was without food however…?
69
Q
- Once Pavlov’s dogs knew the ringing of the bell meant food was coming, the bell became a:
a) neutral stimulus
b) unconditioned stimulus
c) conditioned response
d) conditioned stimulus
A
d) conditioned stimulus
70
Q
- Senior dog Sam has learned there’s only one way to keep little puppies away from him so they won’t try to engage him in play. He gives them a hard stare and then a low growl. This is:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
b) R-
71
Q
- When young Jimbo and older dog Sadie play, Helen worries that the young pup is too much for Sadie. So when he gets too frisky, she puts him behind a baby gate until he settles down. This is:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
d) P-
72
Q
- A typical wolf pack:
a) is led by the largest wolf
b) is comprised of closely related individuals
c) sees constant fights for leadership
d) does not establish social groups
A
b) is comprised of closely related individuals
73
Q
- Whenever Rocco makes eye contact with Jacky during a walk, she says “Good boy!” and he wags his tail. This is:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
a) R+
74
Q
- An example of intraspecific aggression would be:
a) dog wrestling with a groundhog
b) dog biting person who tries to take his food away
c) dog picking up the scent of a fox
d) dog breaking out of his collar and attacking dog across the street
A
d) dog breaking out of his collar and attacking dog across the street
intraspecific aggression, in which animals attack members of their own species.
Interspecific aggression is viewed as a device of behavioral interference employed in resource competition with individuals of other species
75
Q
- Timmy’s previous trainer suggested the family throw a can of coins at him when he starts barking at the squirrels on the deck. This is:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
c) P+
76
Q
- Any given training plan should:
a) depend on how well the client handles the leash
b) be based on individual progress
c) be contingent on the dog’s breed
d) be based on the dog’s history
A
b) be based on individual progress
77
Q
- Keeping a puppy in the kitchen behind a baby gate until he can be trusted in the living room is a type of:
a) deprivation
b) classical conditioning
c) extinction
d) desensitization
A
a) deprivation
78
Q
- The student shows up 15 minutes after group class is already in progress. You should:
a) carry on as you were
b) tell the students to work on something while you bring the client up to speed
c) tell the client you will spend 15 minutes with them after class
d) ask another student to show the client what they missed while you continue with class
A
a) carry on as you were
79
Q
- Baby gates:
a) are positive punishment
b) prevent a puppy from acquiring house training skills
c) can help with introducing a puppy to a new dog
d) work the same way as an invisible fence
A
c) can help with introducing a puppy to a new dog
80
Q
- Which of the following is operant conditioning:
a) dog sitting when a stranger approaches
b) dog running behind your legs when is stranger approaches
c) dog salivating when he hears the treat pouch opened
d) dog hiding under bed when he hears thunder
A
a) dog sitting when a stranger approaches
81
Q
- Moose likes to jump on visitors when they enter Wanda’s home. She now tells visitors to turn their backs on Moose and not move until he has settled down. This is:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
d) P-
82
Q
- You accidentally drop a piece of chicken on the floor and your dog makes a beeline for it. You quickly step in front of the chicken so your dog can’t reach. This is:
a) flooding
b) prompting
c) negative reinforcement
d) body blocking
A
d) body blocking
83
Q
- An example of empathic listening is:
a) taking notes while the client talks
b) repeating what the client says in your own words
c) asking questions as the client talks to ensure you understand
d) telling the client you can relate to their feelings
A
b) repeating what the client says in your own words
84
Q
- That most learning stems from trial and error is the basis of:
a) Premack Principle
b) classical conditioning
c) Thorndike’s Law
d) Belyaev’s experiments
A
c) Thorndike’s Law
85
Q
- Good practices for your business should include all the following except:
a) obtain a signed client confidentiality form
b) take notes on each session
c) ask the handler to create a safe training environment
d) be prepared with emergency plans
A
c) ask the handler to create a safe training environment
86
Q
- In a group class:
a) a good ratio is 1 instructor to 10 students
b) you should still provide some individual attention
c) always stick to the advertised lesson plan
d) enthusiastic dogs will lead to an out-of-control class
A
b) you should still provide some individual attention
87
Q
- For the past three weeks of class, Frodo has been responding reliably to the “down” cue. Now in week four, he seems disinterested and doesn’t respond to the cue. You should recommend:
a) speaking louder to the dog
b) taking the dog to another location and asking again
c) gently pressing on the dog’s back
d) giving higher value treats
A
d) giving higher value treats
88
Q
- Timmy loves hanging out in the living room when the family is watching TV. But lately, he’s been barking loudly whenever he sees a squirrel on the deck. You suggested whenever Timmy does this, he should be removed from the living room and not allowed back until he quiets down. This is:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
d) P-
89
Q
- According to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, a 10-week-old puppy:
a) should attend puppy training class
b) is too young to attend training class
c) risks contracting no certain diseases if he attends training class
d) should never attend before being fully vaccinated
A
a) should attend puppy training class
90
Q
- The basic premise of operant conditioning is that the:
a) stimulus triggers a response which results in a consequence
b) stimulus must be conditioned to produce a response
c) consequence happens before the behavior
d) stimulus is associated with an emotional response
A
a) stimulus triggers a response which results in a consequence
91
Q
- All the following are important teaching skills except:
a) Stick to the designated training plan
b) Observe client’s training skills
c) Help client prioritize goals
d) Motivate client to participate in training
A
a) Stick to the designated training plan
92
Q
- It’s common to see a dog’s tongue flicking in photos because:
a) dogs are often stressed by photos
b) dogs want to lick the phone or camera
c) dogs are displaying aggression
c) dogs are displaying relaxed behavior
A
a) dogs are often STRESSED by photos
93
Q
- For three straight sessions of your group class, a client has interrupted constantly with loud, negative remarks. You should:
a) wait until after class and then suggest the client find another trainer
b) tell the client you’ve had enough and to get out of the class
c) smile after each remark and thank the client for sharing
d) ignore the client and carry on
A
a) wait until after class and then suggest the client find another trainer
94
Q
- You ask a dog to perform “down” and reward him after he has held it for five seconds. Next time, he is rewarded after 10 seconds, and the next time, after seven seconds. This is:
a) fixed interval reinforcement
b) variable interval reinforcement
c) fixed ratio reinforcement
d) variable ratio reinforcement
A
b) variable interval reinforcement
95
Q
- Now that Jackson has mastered “touch,” Neil only rewards the dog when he touches Neil’s hand directly in the center of his palm. This is differential reinforcement of:
a) incompatible behavior
b) alternative behavior
c) excellent behavior
d) other behavior
A
c) excellent behavior
96
Q
- If a private client hasn’t mastered any of the training techniques you taught the week before, it’s best to:
a) stick to the schedule and move on to new skills
b) point out everything they’re doing wrong and have them try again
c) work on the previous lesson until they understand it better
d) suggest they hire another trainer
A
c) work on the previous lesson until they understand it better
97
Q
- When Irene walks Heidi who is a dog-reactive dog, and she sees a dog approaching, Irene moves Heidi to the other side of the road to increase the distance between the dogs. This is part of the process of:
a) negative punishment
b) generalization
c) counter-conditioning
d) desensitization
A
d) desensitization
98
Q
- In class, you notice two dogs about 8 feet apart giving each other a hard stare. You should immediately:
a) clap your hands and give everyone a behavior to practice
b) Direct the class to observe the two dogs’ body language
c) ask the handlers to allow the dogs to sniff each other for three seconds
d) position yourself between the dogs to reduce eye contact
A
d) position yourself between the dogs to REDUCE EYE CONTACT
99
Q
- Giselle tends to get overexcited when Rob comes home from work and she jumps on him. You’ve told him to turn his back on the big dog, wait until she’s sitting calmly, then turn slowly and tell her she’s a good girl while patting her head. This is:
a) R+, then R-
b) R-, then R+
c) P+, then R-
d) P-, then R+
A
d) P-, then R+
100
Q
- When doing a moving exercise around the room in a group class, all the following are true except:
a) you should have only a few dogs work at a time to keep arousal levels low
b) dogs often want to chase or sniff the dog in front of them
c) people tend to cut corners when walking along the perimeter
d) you should make the exercise last as long as it takes to tire out the dogs
A
d) you should make the exercise last as long as it takes to tire out the dogs
101
Q
- A client brings a dog to the first day of class. The dog is lunging on the leash, snarling, and snapping at the other dogs while the client STRUGGLES to maintain control. You should:
a) move the dog a few feet away from everyone and begin class
b) ask the student if they have the dog’s vet records
c) tell the student to shorten her hold on the leash
d) suggest to the student that she first take a few private lessons
A
d) suggest to the student that she first take a few private lessons
102
Q
- A dog’s adolescence can last up to:
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 12 months
d) 24 months
A
d) 24 months
103
Q
- Action patterns are:
a) instinctive behaviors in dogs
b) agility skills a dog can learn
c) agonistic behaviors
d) submissive behaviors
A
a) instinctive behaviors in dogs
104
Q
- A female’s pregnancy can be confirmed during:
a) anestrus
b) estrous
c) estrus
d) diestrus
A
d) diestrus
105
Q
- And ovariohysterectomy is:
a) removal of ovaries
b) removal of testes
c) removal of ovaries and uterus
d) a GI condition
A
c) removal of ovaries and uterus
106
Q
- A dog with a fever, nose and eye discharge, and coughing may have:
a)  rabies
b)  distemper
c) lepto
d) sarcoptic mange
A
b)  distemper
107
Q
- Who put forth the idea that behavior is controlled by a stimulus, resulting in an action and a consequence:
a)  Pavlov
b) Skinner
c) Premack
d) Belyaev
A
b) Skinner
108
Q
- A dog is rewarded only after he responds to the cue for “sit“ five times. This is:
a) fixed interval reinforcement
b) variable interval reinforcement
c) fixed ratio reinforcement
d) variable ratio reinforcement
A
c) fixed ratio reinforcement
109
Q
- The window tends to shut on dogs incorporating new experiences as part of their regular world by:
a) 3 weeks
b) 8 weeks
c) 14 weeks
d) 24 weeks
A
c) 14 weeks
110
Q
- Dog domestication took place roughly how many years ago:
a) 5,000 to 15,000
b) 27,000 to 40,000
c) 45,000 to 58,000
d) more than 75,000
A
b) 27,000 to 40,000
111
Q
- When little Nigel becomes too rambunctious during playtime, Diane puts him in an X-pen and won’t remove him unless he calms down. This is:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
d) P-
112
Q
- When we first train a behavior, we typically use:
a) continuous reinforcement
b) post-reinforcement pause
c) variable interval reinforcement
d) extinction burst
A
a) continuous reinforcement
113
Q
- When does a wolf cub begin experiencing fear as opposed to a puppy:
a) 8 weeks compared to 3 weeks
b) birth compared to 5 weeks
c) 1 week compared to 4-8 weeks
d) 3 weeks compared to 8-16 weeks
A
d) 3 weeks compared to 8-16 weeks
114
Q
- Empathic listening skills include:
a) understanding and stating the emotions behind the words.
b) asking key questions.
c) hearing the words and ignoring the tone.
d) offering lots of reassurance.
A
a) understanding and stating the emotions behind the words.
115
Q
- An example of an elicited (reflexive) response is:
a) A dog salivating at the site of food
b) A dog sitting when cued
c) A dog coming when called
d) A dog running into the kitchen at the sound of the food container opening
A
a) A dog salivating at the site of food
116
Q
- When an unconditioned stimulus produces an unconditioned response:
a) the conditioned stimulus is connected to a conditioned response
b) the dog is acquiring the behavior
c) learning is beginning to take place
d) no learning has taken place
A
d) no learning has taken place
117
Q
- In which phase do a puppy‘s eyes and ears open:
a) neonatal
b) socialization period
c) transition period
d) fear imprint period
A
c) transition period
118
Q
- Dogs pay more attention to the hand signal for sit rather than the word “sit“ because of:
a) spontaneous recovery
b) eustress
c) salience
d) capturing
A
c) salience
119
Q
- A response producing a satisfying outcome is more likely to be repeated:
a) Law of Parsimony
b) Thorndike’s Law of Effect
c) Premack Principle
d) unconditioned response
A
b) Thorndike’s Law of Effect
120
Q
- During classical conditioning, you pair the:
a) conditioned stimulus with the unconditioned stimulus
b) neutral stimulus with the unconditioned stimulus
c) neutral stimulus with the conditioned stimulus
d) unconditioned response with the conditioned response
A
b) neutral stimulus with the unconditioned stimulus
121
Q
- At first, a dog hates the smell of a groomer’s shampoo. But after a while, he barely notices it. This is:
a) Learned irrelevance
b) overlearning
c) learned helplessness
d) adaptation
A
d) adaptation
122
Q
- Which statement is incorrect:
a) dogs play readily; wolves rarely play
b) wolves and dogs reach social maturity between 18 and 24 months
c) Wolf-to-wolf aggression is uncommon
d) wolves and dogs reach sexual maturity by nine months
A
d) wolves and dogs reach sexual maturity by nine months
123
Q
- Giving clients specific feedback includes all the following except:
a) “Your voice sounds more positive and friendly now.“
b) “Good job, you’re doing great.“
c) “Nice way to encourage the eye contact.“
d) “Excellent timing on delivering the treats.“
A
b) “Good job, you’re doing great.“
124
Q
- According to the CCPDT code of ethics, if you know of a trainer in your area who shocks or helicopters dogs as a training method, you should:
a) Report him to the organization
b) tell clients to stay away from him
c) meet with the trainer to discuss alternate training methods
d) make no comment about him to anyone
A
d) make no comment about him to anyone
If CCPDT trainer = A, if not = D Because this question does not specify that the trainer is a CPDT trainer, the answer is D.
125
Q
- Foul smelling diarrhea and vomiting may indicate:
a) Giardia
b) Demodectic mange
c) ringworm
d) lice
A
a) Giardia
126
Q
- A client comes to class saying her dog threw up and had diarrhea earlier, but “seems fine“ now. You should:
a) tell her to take the dog to the vet immediately
b) tell her she can attend class
c) tell her it’s best if she doesn’t attend class
d) tell her to stay but take the dog to the other side of the room
A
c) tell her it’s best if she doesn’t attend class The dog is doing okay currently so a vet trip might be pre mature, but best to err on the side of caution and not allow the dog to attend class.
127
Q
- In general, a puppy will begin building relationships with people at what age:
a) 6-8 weeks
b) 9-12 weeks
c) after three months
d) after six months
A
a) 6-8 weeks
128
Q
- A stimulus or response that has meaning that was taught:
a) generalized
b) unconditioned
c)  habituated
d) conditioned
A
d) conditioned
129
Q
- Giardia and coccidia are:
a) zoonotic
b) conditions that cannot be passed from dog to human
c) transmitted by ticks
d) serious skin conditions
A
a) zoonotic
130
Q
- A dog chasing a squirrel scrambling up a tree is an example of:
a) aggression
b) hunger
c) predatory behavior
d) redirected behavior
A
c) predatory behavior
131
Q
- A client says he took his anxious dog to the dog park to help him get over his fear of dogs. This is:
a)  shaping
b) a great idea
c) overshadowing
d) flooding
A
d) flooding
132
Q
-  When Tammy sits down to play the piano, her dog starts barking. Tammy now stops playing the piano when he barks because it quiets him. But the dog continues barking each time Tammy sits down at the piano. This is:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
b) R-
133
Q
- All the following are problems with a retractable leash accept:
a) they allow the dog the freedom to walk far ahead of you
b) their thin cord can cause injury
c) you have limited control over the dog
d) they are useful for teaching recall
A
d) they are useful for teaching recall
134
Q
- Submission and avoidance are considered:
a) aggressive behaviors
b) agonistic behaviors
c) chaining
d) overshadowing of behaviors
A
b) agonistic behaviors
135
Q
- All the following could be considered problematic maternal behaviors except:
a) not removing the fetal membrane
b) growling at a rough pup
c) insufficient nursing
d) consuming a pup with the afterbirth
A
b) growling at a rough pup
136
Q
- Leptospirosis is typically transmitted via:
a) tick bites
b) Air
c) urine
d) lice
A
c) urine
137
Q
- It is the first night of class and a student has their dog in a prong collar. You should say:
a) That’s against CCPDT ethics and I need you to remove it
b) Can I ask why you are using a prong collar?
c) I am a positive reinforcement trainer, and I can’t let you use that on your dog
d) No one is admitted to class with their dog in a prong collar
A
b) Can I ask why you are using a prong collar?
138
Q
- In your class, the best place to put an excitable dog is:
a) away from the entry door
b) close to the entry door
c) next to a calm dog
d) near another excitable dog
A
a) away from the entry door
139
Q
- All are true about LIMA except:
a) it includes the humane hierarchy
b) it encourages you to ask clients what they want the dog to do
c) it seeks to prevent the abuse of inhumane practices
d) it encourages positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement as the first line of training
A
d) it encourages positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement as the first line of training
140
Q
- When a dog displays distance decreasing behavior, he is probably:
a) stressed
b) looking for social interaction
c) conflicted
d) tired
A
b) looking for social interaction
141
Q
- Intraspecific aggression is:
a) dogs attacking members of their own species
b) dogs attacking members of other species
c) dogs attacking humans
d) predatory behavior
A
a) dogs attacking members of their own species
142
Q
- To train her dog to retrieve, Pat first has the dog hold and release a toy back to her hand. This is:
a) chaining
b) backward chaining
c) shaping
d) capturing
A
b) backward chaining
143
Q
- When a dog is dehydrated:
a) he may go into shock
b) you should put him in an ice bath
c) he may develop bloat
d) he probably has Lyme disease
A
a) he may go into shock
144
Q
- You are into the third week of class and a student tells you again that she had no time to work with her dog. You should say:
a) Good luck winding up with a trained dog at the end of this
b) Don’t worry, your dog is learning a lot in class
c) If you want a trained dog, you need to practice training
d) I’m sure you realize dog training is like learning to play the piano: you need to practice to get results
A
d) I’m sure you realize dog training is like learning to play the piano: you need to practice to get results
145
Q
- Every time a dog offers his paw to shake, he is given a treat:
a) variable ratio of reinforcement
b) negative reinforcement
c) fixed interval of reinforcement
d) continuous reinforcement
A
d) continuous reinforcement
146
Q
- All the following are helpful descriptions from a client about a dog’s behavior except:
a) he sleeps in a crate in my room at night
b) he is given three walks a day of at least a half an hour
c) he barks at other dogs on our walks
d) he is aggressive
A
d) he is aggressive
147
Q
- All of the following are true about the CCPDT Code of Ethics except:
a) you must comply with laws regarding animal bites
b) you are required to represent all training as scientific to clients
c) you must keep accurate records of all clients
d) you need to seek outside help if you are dealing with a difficult case
A
b) you are required to represent all training as scientific to clients
148
Q
- During the neonatal period, pups:
a) start to open their eyes
b) depend on their mom for everything
c) startle upon hearing noises
d) are fearful of everything
A
b) depend on their mom for everything
149
Q
- To stop her dog from pulling on walks, Jessica stops walking if the dog pulls and resumes walking when the leash is loose.
a) R-, then P-
b) P-, then R-
c) R-, then R+
d) P-, then R+
A
d) P-, then R+
150
Q
- A disadvantage of a flat collar with a quick release buckle is:
a) it can easily be released if the collar gets caught on something
b) it does not have to be tightened
c) an excited dog can come out of it on a walk
d) it applies pressure to the dog’s muzzle
A
c) an excited dog can come out of it on a walk
151
Q
- Whenever Kevin comes home from work, his Lab, Jackson, charges the door and jumps on him. A colleague suggested Kevin knee Jackson in the chest to get him to stop, but the dog still continues jumping. This is:
a) R+ to the dog, P+ to the human
b) R- to the dog, P+ to the human
c) P+ to the dog, P- to the human
d) P+ to the dog, R- to the human
A
152
Q
- Whenever Kevin comes home from work, his Lab, Jackson, charges the door and jumps on him. A colleague suggested Kevin knee Jackson in the chest to get him to stop, but the dog still continues jumping. This is:
a) R+ to the dog, P+ to the human
b) R- to the dog, P+ to the human
c) P+ to the dog, P- to the human
d) P+ to the dog, R- to the human
A
a) R+ to the dog, P+ to the human
153
Q
- If a dog receives proper oral hygiene, you may see a reduction in all but:
a) chewing
b) gum disease
c) tooth decay
d) heart disease
A
a) chewing
154
Q
- “Airplane ears” typically indicate:
a) fear
b) uncertainty
c) aggression
d) Poor circulation
A
b) uncertainty
155
Q
- A dog’s first fear imprint period may appear starting at:
a) birth
b) 2 weeks
c) 4 weeks
d) 8 weeks
A
d) 8 weeks
156
Q
- Agonistic behaviors are used for:
a) conflict resolution
b) provoking confrontation
c) defending territory
d) stimulus control
A
a) conflict resolution
157
Q
- The longest phase of a female’s reproductive cycle is:
a) diestrus
b) anestrus
c) estrus
d) proestrus
A
b) anestrus
158
Q
- A dog’s normal body temperature is:
a) 98.6
b) around 100 to 102.5
c) below 98
d) 102 to 105
A
b) around 100 to 102.5
159
Q
- The stage referred to as “standing heat” is:
a) estrus
b) estrous
c) proestrus
d) anestrus
A
a) estrus
Receptive to males and will stand still (ie “standing heat”) for breeding
160
Q
- To change a conditioned response, you should try:
a) a neutral stimulus
b) habituation
c) adaptation
d) desensitization/counterconditioning
A
d) desensitization/counterconditioning
161
Q
- A dog whose mouth is hanging open and whose body is curved is most likely signaling:
a) tension
b) aggression
c) decrease in distance
d) increase in distance
A
c) decrease in distance
162
Q
- Coccidia symptoms are:
a) Rice-like parasites in the feces
b) diarrhea and vomiting
c) bloating and scooting
d) coughing and nasal discharge
A
b) diarrhea and vomiting
163
Q
- The neonatal period typically lasts:
a) through the first week
b) birth to two weeks
c) birth to three months
d) four to six weeks
A
b) birth to two weeks
164
Q
- All the following are true of a puppy’s transition period except:
a) it’s the most important developmental stage
b) The eyes and ears open
c) The teeth erupt
d) he can regulate his own temperature
A
a) it’s the most important developmental stage
165
Q
- A dog running to the front door at the sound of the leash is an example of:
a) phylogenetic behavior
b) ontogenetic behavior
c) food acquisition
d) instinctive drift
A
b) ontogenetic behavior
166
Q
- Spontaneous recovery is when a:
a) previously conditioned response is extinguished
b) response is spontaneously conditioned
c) dog recovers his energy after a period of rest
d) previously extinguished conditioned response returns after rest
A
d) previously extinguished conditioned response returns after rest
167
Q
- Decreasing the frequency of a conditioned behavior by removing reinforcement:
a) emitted behavior
b) extinction
c) generalization
d) extinction burst
A
b) extinction
168
Q
- A dog who is walking stiffly and lethargically may have:
a) parvo
b) hepatitis
c) ringworm
d) Lyme disease
A
d) Lyme disease
169
Q
- This breed is known for high pain tolerance, resilience, and great digging ability:
a) spaniel
b) terrier
c) shepherd
d) Great Pyrenees
A
b) terrier
170
Q
- Very common in shelter dogs, symptoms of this tend to be diarrhea and weight loss:
a) sarcoptic mange
b) giardia
c) distemper
d) Heartworm
A
b) giardia
171
Q
- This disease is transmitted via saliva and is fatal to nearly all warm-bloodd animals:
a) Leptospirosis
b) hepatitis
c) Lyme disease
d) Rabies
A
d) Rabies
172
Q
- Dogs branched off from gray wolves to become canis lupus familiaris about how many years ago?
a) 5,000
b) 15,000
c) 33,000
d) 130,000
A
c) 33,000
173
Q
- Ed is teaching his dog to walk up a ramp to get into his car by first placing the dog in the car seat, then putting the dog on the ramp, and then having him on the ground in front of the ramp. This is:
a) targeting
b) capturing
c) forward chaining
d) back chaining
A
d) back chaining
174
Q
- When Jill brings her dog Kirby to meet a shelter dog she’s thinking of adopting, the shelter dog averts her eyes and doesn’t engage with Kirby. Your evaluation is:
a) the shelter dog is displaying avoidance and this might not be a good fit.
b) the dogs had no conflict and seemed to get along OK.
c) the shelter dog is submitting to Kirby and so the two will get along.
d) the shelter dog is trying to decrease her distance from Kirby.
A
a) the shelter dog is displaying avoidance and this might not be a good fit.
175
Q
- Extinction is most closely related to:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
d) P-
176
Q
- Female dogs are typically pregnant for about how many days:
a) 94
b) 28
c) 45
d) 63
A
d) 63
177
Q
- Parvo is transmitted through:
a) germs in the air
b) infected saliva
c) contact with infected feces
d) unclean water bowls
A
c) contact with infected feces
178
Q
- Marissa is carrying a bag of treats. Waldo barks and barks until Marissa can’t take it anymore, so she goes into her room and shuts the door. She comes out and gives Waldo a treat only when the barking has stopped. This is:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
d) P-
Specifically because it says when the barking has stopped (so she wanted to decrease a behavior)
179
Q
- Whenever Dixie goes out for a walk with Kathy, the dog pulls and yanks on the leash if she sees a squirrel. Kathy is tired of her shoulder aching on these walks. Kathy kneels on the ground, wrapping her arms around Dixie and holding the dog in place. She only lets go when Dixie seems calm. This is:
a) R+
b) R-
c) P+
d) P-
A
b) R-
Lets go when Dixie is calm (she is trying to reinforce a behavior; thus R. Dixie makes the tight hold go aaway thus -
180
Q
- Poor impulse control can be seen in:
a) sight hounds
b) reactive dogs
c) displacement behavior
d) male dogs
A
b) reactive dogs
181
Q
- All the following can be used to reward a dog who isn’t treat motivated except:
a) praise
b) massage
c) toys
d) kibble
A
d) kibble
182
Q
- The dogs wagging tail “below the horizon” most likely means:
a) The dog needs distance
b) high arousal
c) aggression
d) safe to approach
A
d) safe to approach
183
Q
- Vaccines are typically given to puppies at all the following ages except:
a) 3 weeks
b) 8 weeks
c) 12 weeks
d) 16 weeks
A
a) 3 weeks
184
Q
- When Diego had an accident in the house, Jessica removed him from the living room and put him in an X-pen:
a) R-
b) P+
c) P-
d) management
A
d) management
The question doesn’t state anything about desiring to increase or decrease a behavior; thus managment.
185
Q
- Up until one year of age, a dog typically will have a resting heart rate of:
a) up to 30 beats per minute
b) up to 50 beats per minute
c) up to 180 beats per minute
d) up to 240 beats per minute
A
c) up to 180 beats per minute
186
Q
- When Shadow jumped on the stove in hopes of getting food, he burned his paws and ran away whimpering. Shadow doesn’t jump on the stove anymore because of:
a) classical conditioning
b) operant learning
c) environmental stimuli
d) appeasement
A
a) classical conditioning
Note that shadow had an emotional response as indicated by whimpering. If the questions indicates “emotional response” it is most likely classical conditioning.
187
Q
- In the ABCs of operant learning, the C tells us:
a) whether something has been added or removed
b) whether the behavior is likely to be strengthened or weakened
c) whether the antecedent was a conditional stimulus
d) whether the behavior had an antecedent
A
a) whether something has been added or removed The P (prediction) would tell us if the behavior would be strengthened or weakened.
188
Q
- According to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior:
a) puppies must be vaccinated at birth
b) even eight week old puppies benefit from group training class
c) puppies cannot attend group class if not vaccinated
d) puppy vaccines are blocked by maternal antibodies
A
b) even eight week old puppies benefit from group training class
189
Q
- Maternal immunity means:
a) Immunity that develops in response to exposure to disease
b) A mother’s immunity
c) Female dogs don’t need to be vaccinated
d) Immunity pups receive from their mother
A
d) Immunity pups receive from their mother
190
Q
- A dog who is licking another dog’s mouth with his ears back and groveling, is displaying:
a) passive submission
b) avoidance
c) Active submission
d) latency of response
A
c) Active submission
191
Q
- A clicker:
a) is neutral until paired with a primary reinforcer
b) is positive reinforcement
c) always more effective than a verbal cue
d) helps manage the environment
A
a) is neutral until paired with a primary reinforcer
