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Test 2: Dog Selection Flashcards

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In the USA, breeds that are banned in a city cannot be a service dog in that city.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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b. False

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All breeds of dogs are equally suited for service training.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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b. False

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A trainer evaluates a 6-month-old puppy using the Dog Distraction Test. The puppy is tethered to a post while a non-reactive distraction dog is walked past. The puppy is eager to see the distraction dog and pulls on the tether, wagging its tail. Since this puppy is friendly to other dogs, it passes the test and can be a service training candidate.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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b. False

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Clients who already own an adult dog do not need as rigorous of selection testing because they already know their dog well.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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b. False

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Which statement about a service dog’s body weight is incorrect?

	a.	There is currently no concrete evidence guiding the selection of service dog candidates by height or weight or in proportion to the handler’s body size.
	b.	It’s recommended that mobility service dogs weigh at least 55 pounds.
	c.	A service dog’s body weight should be 30 percent of the handler’s body weight.
	d.	A service dog that performs Anchor Brace task should be at least 50 percent of the handler’s body weight.
A

c. A service dog’s body weight should be 30 percent of the handler’s body weight.

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The purpose of a selection process for service dog candidates is to _____ .

	a.	find a dog that will bond with the handler.
	b.	find a dog that can be trained easily.
	c.	find a dog that the client likes.
	d.	reduce the risk of a dog being dismissed from service training.
A

d. reduce the risk of a dog being dismissed from service training.

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Which qualities of a service dog candidate’s mouth affect its ability to perform retrieval tasks.

	a.	How far the dog’s mouth opens
	b.	Jowl size
	c.	A long snout (dolichocephalic head shape)
	d.	All of the above.
A

a. How far the dog’s mouth opens

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Which statement about a service dog candidates’ structure is correct?

	a.	Dogs bred for agility and endurance possess bodies that are square—the length of the dog’s back is equal to the length of the dog’s legs.
	b.	Dogs with short legs are sturdy and athletic. They make good service dog candidates.
	c.	Dogs with long thin legs, like greyhounds, have good endurance.
	d.	A dog with a gliding trot, like a German Shepherd Dog, is a good choice for a mobility dog that helps a handler with poor balance.
A

a. Dogs bred for agility and endurance possess bodies that are square—the length of the dog’s back is equal to the length of the dog’s legs.

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Dogs make excellent service animals because they are more heat-tolerant than humans.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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b. False

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Which statement about the energy level of service dog candidates is most correct?

	a.	Service dog candidates’ energy level should be matched to the client’s needs and abilities.
	b.	Service dog candidates should be low-energy dogs that don’t require daily exercise.
	c.	Service dog candidates should be more intense and athletic so they are able to work all day for their handler.
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a. Service dog candidates’ energy level should be matched to the client’s needs and abilities.

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Which statement correctly describe Volhard’s Puppy Aptitude Test (PAT)?

	a.	Five out of the 10 test items do not predict future behavior.
	b.	A and D
	c.	It identifies puppies who will resist body handling as an adult.
	d.	It is recommended for identifying puppies with service training potential.
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a. Five out of the 10 test items do not predict future behavior.

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Which behavioral traits of Herding Group breeds are incompatible with service training?

	a.	Suspicious and reserved
	b.	Intense and bold
	c.	Responsive and alert
	d.	Fearless and confident
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a. Suspicious and reserved

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The Non-Sporting Group includes many breeds that reliably produce service dogs, such as Poodle.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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b.False

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A dog of the Terrier Group is an unusual service dog candidate because of their predatory behavior and persistence.

	a.	True
	b.	False
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a. True

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Which Toy Group breed is most likely to produce service dog candidates?

	a.	Papillon
	b.	Affenpinscher
	c.	Pug
	d.	Shih Tzu
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a. Papillon

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Which Working Group breed is least likely to produce service dog candidates?

	a.	Great Dane
	b.	St. Bernard
	c.	Newfoundland
	d.	Neapolitan Mastiff
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d. Neapolitan Mastiff

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Mixed breeds are good choices for service dog candidate puppies because of their hybrid vigor.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

b. False

18
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Choose the best synonym(s) for /amiable/, an essential temperament trait of service dog candidates.

	a.	Sweet-tempered
	b.	Docile
	c.	A and D
	d.	Gentle
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c. A and D

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Which behavior does not indicate reactivity?

	a.	Disengaging from a training session or trainer
	b.	A full body shake
	c.	Scanning the environment
	d.	Orienting to the handler
A

d. Orienting to the handler

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Which breeds are most likely to be biddable?

	a.	Non-Sporting Group
	b.	Working Group
	c.	Sporting Group
	d.	Terrier Group
A

c. Sporting Group

20
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Selection testing predicts which dogs are likely to be aggressive in the future.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

b. False

20
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A 6-month-old service dog candidate is walking through a pet store during a selection test. The puppy notices children, pricks its ears, focuses on the children and shifts its body weight toward them. What should the trainer do?

	a.	The trainer should immediately dismiss the puppy from service dog training.
	b.	The trainer should take the puppy out of the store and try again later.
	c.	The trainer should offer treats to see if the puppy can be redirected easily.
	d.	The trainer should use the leash to pull the puppy away from focusing on the children.
A

c. The trainer should offer treats to see if the puppy can be redirected easily.

21
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Because they were bred for cooperative hunting, Sporting Group breeds are equally suited to service training.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

b. False

21
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Which selection strategies reduce risk of aggression?

	a.	Because selection tests are poor predictors of aggression, there are no selection strategies that reduce risk of aggression.
	b.	Choose service dog candidates who recover quickly from unexpected stimuli.
	c.	B and D
	d.	Choose service dog candidates who do not display aggressive behaviors.
A

c. B and D

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Why is retrieving an essential skill for service dogs?

	a.	Retrieving predicts a puppy’s success in service training.
	b.	Most service dogs need to perform retrieval tasks.
	c.	A and B
	d.	Retrieving is only an essential skill for mobility service dogs.
A

c. A and B

22
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In what situation(s) do selection tests of puppies perform better than chance?

	a.	When the selection test is performed by a behaviorist.
	b.	When the selection test includes more test items.
	c.	When the selection test is used within a purpose-bred breeding program.
	d.	When the selection test does not cause the puppies pain or distress.
A

c. When the selection test is used within a purpose-bred breeding program.

23
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Which common behavioral traits of the Hound Group make them a poor choice as service dog candidates for first-time dog owners?

	a.	Independent
	b.	Stubborn
	c.	Sociable
	d.	All of the above
A

a. Independent

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A trainer is conducting the Dog Distraction Test with a 6-month-old service training candidate puppy. The trainer tethers the distraction dog to a post and walks the puppy past the distraction dog. Did the trainer conduct the test correctly?

	a.	Yes
	b.	No
A

b. No

24
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When do puppies begin to learn from the environment?

	a.	After 49 days of age
	b.	When able to perceive stimuli, beginning in the 3rd week of age
	c.	After their sensory neurons are fully developed
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b. When able to perceive stimuli, beginning in the 3rd week of age

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A trainer is evaluating a 2-year-old Golden Retriever as a service dog candidate for a teenager with Autism. The dog has earned its Urban Canine Good Citizen. This dog is a good service dog candidate.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

b. False

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At what age should a service dog prospect be spayed or neutered?

	a.	Any time after 4 months of age
	b.	Between 7 and 11 months of age
	c.	Any time after 12 months of age
	d.	Between 14 and 24 months of age
A

b. Between 7 and 11 months of age

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Which strategy does not help clients find a breeder with dogs that are likely to produce puppies with service training potential?

	a.	The litter’s sire and dam have earned conformation championship, such as AKC’s CH or GCH.
	b.	The breeder shares references from previous puppy purchasers.
	c.	The breeder is a member of the AKC-affiliated breed club.
	d.	The litter’s sire and dam have earned high level obedience titles, such as AKC’s UD or UDX.
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a. The litter’s sire and dam have earned conformation championship, such as AKC’s CH or GCH.

27
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Hand-reared puppies are better suited to service training because they are more socialized to human handling and relationships.

	a.	True
	b.	False
A

b.false

28
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What percentage of dogs in the U.S. owned-dog population is estimated to be incompletely housetrained?

	a.	3 percent
	b.	14 percent
	c.	29 percent
	d.	33 percent
A

d. 33 percent

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What is the generally accepted minimum height for a mobility service dog that performs tasks such as opening doors, retrieving dropped items and pulling a manual wheelchair?

	a.	Any size dog can do the work.
	b.	22” at the shoulder
	c.	Knee high when their handler is standing
	d.	When the handler is standing, the dog’s shoulder should be as high as the handler’s wrist.
A

b. 22” at the shoulder

29
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Which of the following statements is false?

	a.	When selecting a service dog prospect, a trainer should begin by focusing in on 2 or 3 potentially suitable breeds and widen the search to other breeds if necessary.
	b.	When selecting a service dog prospect, a trainer should begin with all dogs and breeds and eliminate those that are not suitable for service training or that are unlikely to succeed in service training with the client.
	c.	Choosing a dog who can appropriately assist a client should be prioritized over any ideas a client may have about how their dog should look or what breed their dog should be.
	d.	The energy level of a service dog prospect should align with the client’s physical goals and limitations.
A

a. When selecting a service dog prospect, a trainer should begin by focusing in on 2 or 3 potentially suitable breeds and widen the search to other breeds if necessary.

29
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Which of the following is not a critical ability a client must consider when raising an 8-week-old service dog candidate.

	a.	The physical and cognitive ability to walk a dog that has not completed loose leash training.
	b.	Cognitive and emotional regulation skills, such as patience, emotional control, planning, prioritizing and the ability to follow instructions.
	c.	The ability to teach the puppy to identify potential dangers and be protective when needed.
	d.	Transportation and the ability to train away from home frequently.
A

c. The ability to teach the puppy to identify potential dangers and be protective when needed.

30
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A client’s 6-year-old Papillon mix can predict when the client will faint. During selection testing, the dog is found to have noise aversion and be generally anxious. What is the best option for the client moving forward?

	a.	Task train the dog to be a home helpmate. The client will gain training experience and benefit from the tasks the dog performs; meanwhile, the handler can continue looking for a more appropriate service dog prospect.
	b.	Work with the Papillon to counter-condition the noise sensitivity; obtain medication from the veterinarian for the dog’s anxiety; once he no longer reacts to loud noises or displays anxiety, he can engage in public access work.
	c.	Continue training the Papillon using high-value treats when working in public access areas to offset anxiety or noise aversion; work toward helping him overcome his anxiety and noise aversion through frequent exposure.
	d.	Work with the Papillon to perfect strict obedience protocols such as “Down Stay” when encountering loud noises to desensitize him to noise and reduce his anxiety.
A

a. Task train the dog to be a home helpmate. The client will gain training experience and benefit from the tasks the dog performs; meanwhile, the handler can continue looking for a more appropriate service dog prospect.

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Which of the following statements is true in regard to selection testing puppies at 6 to 8 weeks of age?

	a.	In most situations and with most temperament tests, selection testing puppies at 6 to 8 weeks of age has no predictive value in identifying which puppies will graduate service training.
	b.	The most reliable traits from puppy to adult are fearfulness, sociability and willingness to retrieve.
	c.	The predictive value of testing increases with a puppy’s age.
	d.	All of the above
A

d. All of the above

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Which of the following statements is true?

	a.	Sociability is one of the few traits that predicts a puppy’s success in service training.
	b.	Sociability is fluency in communicating through body language.
	c.	Sociability is more common among Sporting and Hound breeds.
	d.	All of the above
A

d. All of the above

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