Stage 6 Exam: Task Foundations, Cues, and Behavior Chains Flashcards
Your client loses consciousness occasionally. They want their dog to press a button to alert a caregiver in the home when they lose consciousness. This task should be trained as a fixed behavior chain.
a. True b. False
a. True
Service dogs should never use their paws to swipe at objects, such as to turn off a light switch or close a door.
a. True b. False
b. False
How can you teach a dog to target items that you or your client cannot reach?
a. Use a Post-it note target b. Use a target stick c. Both of the above d. Neither of the above
c. Both of the above
Your client experiences non-epileptic seizures. You should scent-train their dog to alert to oncoming seizures.
a. True b. False
false
Which of the following is not a task using vocalization to mitigate a handler’s symptoms?
a. A service dog can whine to help a handler to escape a social situation. b. A service dog can growl to appear intimidating/protective and discourage people from approaching a handler. c. A service dog can bark at a family member or caregiver to alert them that a handler needs help. d. A service dog can bark to use a sound-activated switch.
b. A service dog can growl to appear intimidating/protective and discourage people from approaching a handler.
A diabetic service dog is good alternative to a continuous glucose monitor. A well-trained service dog is as effective as wearable technology and has additional benefits, such as helping a handler respond to hyper- or hypoglycemia.
a. True b. False
b. False
Service dogs can remind their handler to take medication. This is a reliable way to improve a handler’s medication adherence.
a. True b. False
b. False
Behavior sequences (versus fixed behavior chains) should not be used in service training.
a. True b. False
b. False
Your client has complex regional pain syndrome which causes chronic pain. Which task is likely to help them?
a. Blocking b. Momentum pull c. Sleep positioning d. A and C
d. A and C
What color is recommended for gear of psychiatric service dogs?
a. Green b. Orange c. Yellow d. Blue
d. blue
Your client uses a tilt-recline power wheelchair and cannot bend or reach forward. What behaviors/tasks is least likely help this client?
a. Paws Up behavior b. Finger target behavior c. Remove shoes and socks by tugging task d. Remove laundry from the dryer.
b. Finger target behavior
Service dogs emit a high rate of false positive alerts.
a. True b. False
a. True
Which of the following is a service dog task?
a. A service dog carries his handler’s phone and keys in his backpack. b. A service dog licks his handler’s face until they respond. c. A service dog is a comforting presence for his handler. d. A service dog is available for petting, which calms his handler.
b. A service dog licks his handler’s face until they respond.
Which alert behavior would be inconspicuous in a university lecture setting?
a. Spin in a circle b. Whine c. Chin rest d. Lick handler’s face
c. Chin rest
When you teach a dog to take a retrieve item, he should not drop the item when you say “Yes!’
a. True b. False
b. False
A dog can learn the name of an object when it is placed with other objects the dog has already learned names for.
a. True b. False
true
Which statement about collecting and handling scent samples is false?
a. Collect asymptomatic-scented swabs from the handler to use to teach the dog to discriminate between the handler’s scent when they are symptomatic and when they are not experiencing symptoms. b. Collect scent samples by rubbing gauze against the palms or armpit for 10 seconds. c. Store scent swabs in a refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. d. Leave scent sample containers open during training so the dog has the best chance of success.
d. Leave scent sample containers open during training so the dog has the best chance of success.
Which task is usually associated with mobility tasks?
a. Doorway scan b. Find a seat c. Retrieve a dropped item d. B and C
d. B and C
Which of the statements defining a task is false?
a. If the behavior is not trained, it is not a task. b. If an untrained dog can provide the same benefit, the behavior is not a task. c. If the behavior is not an action, it is not a task. d. If the behavior is not observable, it is not a task.
d. If the behavior is not observable, it is not a task.
Bilateral alternating tactile stimulation task is a fixed behavior chain of Nose Touch or Nose Press on alternating sides of the handler’s body.
a. True b. False
true
Which statement about training service dogs for a hearing-impaired handler is false?
a. Hearing dogs perform a type of alerting task. b. Hearing dogs respond to environmental cues. c. Both of the above Which statement about training service dogs for a hearing-impaired handler is false? a. Hearing dogs perform a type of alerting task. b. Hearing dogs respond to environmental cues. c. Both of the above d. Neither of the above
d. Neither of the above
There are no risks associated with false positive alerts.
a. True b. False
b. False
Service dogs are taught to tug by pulling straight backward rather than from side to side.
a. True b. False
a. True
What type of alert behavior is most effective for a handler who has dissociated?
a. Intrusive and one-time b. Intrusive and persistent c. Passive and one-time d. Passive and persistent
b. Intrusive and persistent
Ambulatory handlers with invisible disabilities are most likely to be harassed by the general public. This often influences their choice of gear for their service dog.
a. True b. False
a. True
After a household routine (e.g., waking) is established, you can train a dog to initiate it by cuing a task behavior before changing location.
a. True b. False
a. True
Which of the following is not a tactile stimulation task?
a. Licking handler’s arm repeatedly b. Nudging handler’s shoulders alternating left and right sides c. Being available for petting d. Retrieving a sensory item
c. Being available for petting
Some service dog tasks could create a safety and/or welfare risk for the dog.
a. True b. False
a. True
A reliable way to train a medical alert service dog is to have the dog spend as much time in physical contact with the handler as possible (e.g., petting, or sleeping together) to develop their bond.
a. True b. False
b. False
What color is a common choice for gear of hearing dogs?
a. Green b. Orange c. Yellow d. Blue
b. Orange
Object discrimination is a prerequisite skill for Finding Named Objects task.
a. True b. False
true
A service dog should be taught a different alert behavior for each symptom.
a. True b. False
false
Which statement describes Room Scan task?
a. During a room scan, a service dog indicates the presence or absence of people or unusual stimuli with her body language. b. During a room scan, a service dog indicates potential threats in a room before her handler enters. c. Both of the above. d. Neither of the above.
c. Both of the above.
For handlers who experience anxiety and panic disorders, which of the following common tasks can relieve stress rapidly?
a. Initiate exercise b. Retrieve water c. Watch my Back d. Tactile bilateral stimulation
d. Tactile bilateral stimulation
You can teach a dog to use a bringsel to help a handler differentiate an alert task from seeking attention.
a. True b. False
a. True
Which statement explains why a dog chomps on an object or shows other avoidance behavior during a retrieve?
a. The rate of reinforcement for Out is too low. b. The reinforcement is not high enough in value. c. The retrieve object is too high in value. d. Any combination of the above
d. Any combination of the above
You should not teach a service dog prospect to open cabinet or refrigerator doors until she has adequate impulse control.
a. True b. False
true
Your client has PTSD. Which task is least likely to help them?
a. Counterbalance b. Blind corner c. Contact heeling d. Orbit
a. Counterbalance
Your client has panic disorder. Which task would be most likely to help them?
a. Tactile bilateral stimulation b. Find a bench or seat c. Response prevention d. Momentum Pull
a. Tactile bilateral stimulation
Your client has a 2-year-old Shih Tzu mix emotional support animal they would like to train to be a service dog. They would like their dog to be trained to retrieve their medication. This small brachycephalic dog could be trained to perform this task using tug straps on a medication pouch.
a. True b. False
a. True
List the three main categories of actions dogs use to interact with or manipulate objects.
a. Head Movements, Mouth Actions, Paw Actions b. Nose Touch, Nose Nudge, Nose Lift c. Retrieve, Take It, Drop It d. Tug, Paw Swipe, Paw Touch
a. Head Movements, Mouth Actions, Paw Actions
A dog can be trained to turn lamps and lights on and off.
a. True b. False
a. True
Your client’s service dog reminded them to take their medication three times per day before the client was hospitalized for a month. Since the client’s hospitalization, their dog has not performed this task reliably. What alternatives can your client use to ensure they take their medication regularly while they re-train their dog?
a. Using an automated medication dispenser b. Using phone call or text message reminder services c. Using digital pill bottle tops that display how long it has been since the bottle was last opened. d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Teaching a dog to bark and lunge on cue as a trick is an acceptable way a service dog could present an intimidating appearance.
a. True b. False
b. False
