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Stage 7 Exam: Training Problems and Solutions Flashcards

1
Q

After a stressful event, how long should you allow a dog to calm down before resuming normal activity or training?

	a.	0 minutes
	b.	5 minutes
	c.	10 minutes
	d.	30 minutes
A

d. 30 minutes

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You are walking your client’s 13-week-old Labrador Retriever puppy in a large pet store for the first time. She is uncharacteristically calm. She doesn’t even sniff the merchandise. What can you conclude?

	a.	The puppy understands how to behave in a store.
	b.	The puppy is calm and relaxed; she is well-suited to service training.
	c.	The puppy is probably distressed.
	d.	There is not enough information to draw a conclusion.
A

c. The puppy is probably distressed.

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Which of the following statement about fear in dogs is false?

	a.	Fear tends to decrease with age.
	b.	Fear is a normal emotion; it is not a significant concern for service dog prospects.
	c.	Phobias tend to increase with age.
	d.	Fear ranges between being responsive to modification to being uncontro
A

b. Fear is a normal emotion; it is not a significant concern for service dog prospects.

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Which dog behavior pattern suggests that a handler is misusing positive punishment?

	a.	The dog performs tasks during training, but does not perform tasks when the handler needs it.
	b.	The dog shows lack of training progress.
	c.	The dog displays less proximity-seeking behavior (e.g., trying to be near the handler).
	d.	All of the above
A

a. The dog performs tasks during training, but does not perform tasks when the handler needs it.

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The most common causes of behavioral dismissal of service dogs are fear and reactivity.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

true

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Which of the following does not contribute to an anxiety feedback loop?

	a.	A handler fears their dog will not be successful.
	b.	A dog performs a behavior to reduce the handler’s anxiety.
	c.	A handler uses an aversive training practice or interaction.
	d.	A dog associates aversive handling with the handler’s symptoms or concerning stimulus.
A

b. A dog performs a behavior to reduce the handler’s anxiety.

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The bond between dogs in a household reduces the likelihood of aggression between them.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

b. False

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In what way might training be aversive for dogs?

	a.	A trainer uses conditioned punishers.
	b.	A trainer uses inconsistent cues.
	c.	A trainer prevents a dog from making choices during training (e.g., uses molding).
	d.	All of the above
A

d. All of the above

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Your client has a 2-year-old Golden Retriever service dog prospect that displays submissive urination during greetings. Their dog should be dismissed from service training.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

a. True

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Which statement about service dog prospects greeting strangers is false?

	a.	Do not allow strangers to touch a dog.
	b.	You can allow a dog to greet strangers when the leash is loose.
	c.	Do not allow a dog to lean toward strangers during a greeting.
	d.	The dog remains responsive to you during a greeting.
A

a. Do not allow strangers to touch a dog.

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Normal dog behaviors are considered to be behavior problems in service dog prospects.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

a. True

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At what age should a prospect be dismissed for fearful behavior during stranger greetings?

	a.	8 weeks of age
	b.	12 weeks of age
	c.	6 months of age
	d.	14 months of age
A

d. 14 months of age

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12
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Most stray dog encounters have long-term effects on a service dog prospect’s behavior and training.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

false

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Which situation is not likely to create behavior problems?

	a.	Your client chose a breed of dog that is not suitable for service training.
	b.	Your client’s attachment style is not compatible with their dog’s temperament.
	c.	Your client uses conditioned punishers.
	d.	Your client cannot meet their dog’s physical needs.
A

c. Your client uses conditioned punishers.

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Body shakes are a normal dog behavior that is not a problem in service dogs.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

b. False

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Which is not a cause of common behavior problems?

	a.	Environment
	b.	Age
	c.	Arousal
	d.	Health problems
A

b. Age

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16
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Pattern games create consistent patterns of behavior in situations involving other changes.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

a. True

17
Q

Which quality of a stimulus is modified to grade exposure training?

	a.	Proximity
	b.	Frequency
	c.	Both of the above
	d.	Neither of the above
A

c. Both of the above

18
Q

Stress defecation is cause for dismissal after what age?

	a.	12 weeks
	b.	16 weeks
	c.	20 weeks
	d.	26 weeks
A

d. 26 weeks

18
Q

Which situation suggests that your client vague cues for alert tasks?

	a.	The dog responds to a symptom consistently with varying behaviors.
	b.	The dog has inconsistent responses to a symptom with one behavior.
	c.	Both of the above
	d.	Neither of the above
A

c. Both of the above

19
Q

When is the Jolly Routine appropriate?

	a.	When a dog is under threshold
	b.	When a dog is inexperienced
	c.	When a dog might have an emotional response to a stimulus
	d.	All of the above
A

d. All of the above

19
Q

Which handler attachment style does the following statement describe?

A handler is unable to meet their dog’s emotional and/or physical needs.

	a.	Avoidant
	b.	Insecure
	c.	Ambivalent
	d.	Secure
A

a. Avoidant

20
Q

If a dog is scared by a novel stimulus, you should remove the dog from the situation and give it time to calm down.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

true

21
Q

Which pattern game can be incorporated into most training sessions to identify training-related stress?

	a.	Look at That game
	b.	Give Me a Break game
	c.	Up-Down game
	d.	Ping Pong game
A

b. Give Me a Break game

22
Q

Almost all dogs have a behavior problem at times, so trainers shouldn’t worry too much about a behavior problem in a service dog prospect.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

b. False

23
Q

You should not offer reinforcers when a dog is afraid, because it will increase fearful behavior.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

False

24
Q

When a dog experiences a stimulus that is too intense for, she might become reactive to it.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

a. True

25
Q

Which is the least preferred choice when you notice subtle signs of stress in a young prospect during exposure training?

	a.	Offer reinforcement.
	b.	Redirect the dog’s attention.
	c.	Wait for the dog to calm down.
	d.	Remove the dog from the situation.
A

c. Wait for the dog to calm down.

26
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Stressors are aversive and should be minimized.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

False

26
Q

Which of the statements about trigger stacking is true?

	a.	Trigger stacking can cause uncharacteristic behavior in a dog.
	b.	Trigger stacking is unlikely to appear when socialization and exposure training are completed successfully.
	c.	Both of the above
	d.	Neither of the above
A

c. Both of the above

27
Q

You can use a dog’s response to relaxation cues to guide your decision about dismissing a reactive dog from service training.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

a. True

28
Q

Handlers with anxiety can be partnered with a dog with anxiety because their empathy for each other will improve their well-being.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

b. False

29
Q

An increase in response latency can indicate that a no-reward marker is aversive to a dog.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

a. True

30
Q

If a dog is reactive to a stimulus, you should offer food rewards continuously when exposing the dog to the stimulus - even if the dog performs an undesired behavior like growling.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

a. True

31
Q

Your client and their adult service dog have developed an anxiety feedback loop. Which statement is false regarding this problem?

	a.	The anxiety feedback loop predicts poor animal welfare and regression or progression of a handler’s symptoms.
	b.	The anxiety feedback loop can be quickly remedied with strict adherence to training protocols and adjustment to the Task List.
	c.	It is dangerous to both a handler and their dog and must be interrupted immediately when it becomes apparent.
	d.	In most cases, a dog should be separated from the handler either temporarily (e.g., for several months while the handler participates in therapy and modifies their treatment plan) or permanently (e.g., complete dismissal and rehoming).
A

b. The anxiety feedback loop can be quickly remedied with strict adherence to training protocols and adjustment to the Task List.

32
Q

You can monitor a dog’s progress during desensitization by measuring their response latency.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

a. True

33
Q

Which method of training a puppy to Loose Leash Walk conflicts with also training them in harness-pulling tasks?

	a.	Using a lure in front of puppy’s face to prevent forging
	b.	The Ketchup Game
	c.	The Stop & Go method
	d.	Changing directions and/or redirecting the puppy’s attention with clapping and encouragement, then reinforcing then their puppy is at their side.
A

c. The Stop & Go method

34
Q

Your client’s 2-year-old service dog was attacked by a stray dog. The dog was not seriously injured. Going forward, which statements may be true about this dog.

	a.	She might begin to overreact to the gear or leash she was wearing at the time of the attack; to being in the location of the attack; or to any dog with threatening body language and/or the same general type, color, size or breed of the attacking dog.
	b.	After she has healed and had a minimum of one week to return to her arousal baseline, she should be trained to counter-condition her emotional responses to stimuli that potentially trigger her reactivity.
	c.	She is more likely to recover from a single incident with clear triggers than from a general concern or fear, but the attack increases her risk of dismissal.
	d.	All statements are true.
A

d. All statements are true.

35
Q

Fear of strangers, including being “slow to warm up” to new people and submissive urination are examples of behaviors that would require conditional dismissal of a service dog.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

a. True

36
Q

Which is not an example of an environmental stressor affecting service dogs?

	a.	Loud or sudden noise
	b.	Weather, especially wind and rain
	c.	Inconsistent schedule of offering food, water or opportunity to eliminate
	d.	Unfamiliar dogs
A

c. Inconsistent schedule of offering food, water or opportunity to eliminate

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