Test 5 Flashcards
Obedience and Maneuvers
Service dog trainers may omit a “stay” cue to reduce cognitive demand on handlers.
True or False
True
Why are service dogs taught to change position without moving their front feet?
a. To aid in tucking in appropriate locations b. To keep a dog’s harness within a handler’s reach c. Both of the above. d. Neither of the above.
c. Both of the above.
In what situation could a Down-Stay become aversive?
a. When a dog is displaying reactive behavior b. When a dog encounters a novel stimulus c. When a dog is expected to perform excessive duration without adequate reinforcement d. All of the above
In what situation could a Down-Stay become aversive?
a. When a dog is displaying reactive behavior b. When a dog encounters a novel stimulus c. When a dog is expected to perform excessive duration without adequate reinforcement d. All of the above
Which strategy is appropriate when a dog has difficulty walking backward?
a. Place the dog in a channel and use spatial pressure (i.e., walk into their space). b. Train next to a wall and use a food lure to move the dog backward and forward in alternating steps. c. Both of the above. d. Neither of the above.
b. Train next to a wall and use a food lure to move the dog backward and forward in alternating steps.
Which of the following is an application of Lateral Front position?
a. Blocking and crowd control b. As a Tuck or to move a dog out of the way c. Anchor Brace and directional braces d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Which of the following is not a task application of Sit-Stay?
a. Hold a door open b. Counterbalance c. Interrupt psychiatric symptoms d. Deep pressure stimulation
b. Counterbalance
Which cue is useful when training a dog to ride on a platform lift?
a. Lateral Front b. Turn Around c. Paws Up d. All of the above
d. All of the above
What is the narrowest channel an ambulatory handler can expect to encounter in public access environments?
a. 32 inches b. 24 inches c. 28 inches d. 36 inches
a. 32 inches
Your client cues Down while waiting at a reception desk. Their business takes longer than they expect. What should they do?
a. Cue Double-Down b. Cue Settle c. Cue Chin Rest d. Any of the above
d. Any of the above
Your ambulatory client benefits from using grounding behaviors to reduce their hypervigilance. What heeling variation might benefit them?
a. Focused heeling b. Contact heeling c. Both of the above d. Neither of the above
a. Focused heeling
All service dogs must learn to Sit on cue. Should this be Stand to Sit?
a. Yes b. No
b. No
Your client has a 9-week-old Great Dane puppy that will be trained to pull their wheelchair. You should teach the puppy to forge and pull on-leash before you train Loose Leash Walking.
a. True b. False
a. True
. Luring is a common training method for teaching positions relative to the handler (e.g., Heel position, Center position).
a. True b. False
a. True
- Your client uses a cane and experiences PTSD related to a violent crime. Reverse contact heeling might benefit them.
a. True b. False
a. True
Your client has difficulty gripping and carrying objects, so they would like their service dog to wear a backpack to hold these objects. Which of the following situations requires additional training when a service dog wears a backpack or saddlebags?
a. A dog finding or moving into heel position b. A team walking on a sidewalk together c. A team moving through a doorway d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Crawl cue is a prerequisite for which task(s)?
a. Elevate handler’s legs for syncope recovery b. Protect handler’s head during a seizure c. Both of the above d. Neither of the above
c. Both of the above
Sidestep is a prerequisite for which task(s)?
a. Static crowd control in any position relative to the handler b. Anchor brace in Lateral Front or Lateral Back position c. Both of the above d. Neither of the above
a. Static crowd
Which of these statements about Reverse Heel position is true?
a. The dog is on the handler’s preferred side for heeling. b. The dog faces backward. c. Both of these are true. d. Neither of these are true.
b. The dog faces backward.
Which is not a purpose of Reverse Heel position?
a. The dog can scan the environment to notify a handler of unusual or novel stimuli. b. The dog can protect the handler or deter strangers by barking or growling. c. The dog’s appearance and verbal cue “guard” can create an illusion of safety for a handler. d. The dog’s appearance and positioning can provide confidence for a vulnerable handler.
b. The dog can protect the handler or deter strangers by barking or growling.
Molding is an acceptable training method to teach a dog to tuck her tail against her body.
a. True b. False
a. True
Which tasks may be performed in Lateral Back position?
a. Blocking and static crowd control b. Compression and deep pressure stimulation c. Both of the above d. Neither of the above
c. Both of the above
Work cue is used for the Momentum Pull task.
a. True b. False
True
Tactical Heeling allows a handler to pay attention to their activities or environment rather than their dog.
a. True b. False
True
You can train sidesteps with spatial pressure.
a. True b. False
a. True
Center position is a prerequisite for which task?
a. Tactical heeling b. Leg compression c. Both of the above d. Neither of the above
a. Tactical heeling
Your client needs to purchase a harness for their 8-month-old dog who will learn Momentum Pull task. What feature must a harness have for this task?
a. Rigid handle b. Double girth straps c. Y-front or chest plate d. D-ring on chest for leash attachment
c. Y-front or chest plate
Your client is shopping for a harness for Counterbalance task. Which harness feature is most important for this task?
a. Double girth straps b. Ergonomic bridge c. Backpack d. Strap extender
a. Double girth straps
Some dogs Sit after taking steps backward. This is a serious safety concern for some service dog handlers.
a. True b. False
True
Which statement accurately describes Blocking?
a. The dog limits the handler’s movement. b. The dog limits another person’s movement. c. Both of the above d. Neither of the above
c. Both of the above
All service dog prospects need to learn Sit cue early in their training.
a. True b. False
False
Which training method is recommended to train a dog to guide their handler around an obstacle?
a. Luring b. Molding c. Negative punishment d. None of the above
a. Luring
Which statement about the physical limitations of a trained dog in peak condition during harness-pulling activities is misleading or false?
a. A dog that pulls heavy weights is not likely to be injured. b. A dog can pull its body weight while running, for up to 100 miles in a day. c. A dog can pull more than 60 times its body weight in ideal conditions. d. A dog can pull only twice its body weight in varied conditions.
d. A dog can pull only twice its body weight in varied conditions.
The most challenging aspect of Lead to a Safe Place task is defining the criteria.
a. True b. False
True
Static blocking tasks are trained in the same way as duration of a body position (e.g., Sit-Stay, Stand-Stay).
a. True b. False
True
You are observing your client’s 18-month-old service dog in training during a public access test. The dog appears happy and cheerful throughout the test. During the stranger greeting exercise, the dog watches the stranger while wagging his tail. His body is loose and relaxed. He cannot Orient to his handler on cue. This dog’s behavior is appropriate for graduation or certifying his achievement of the minimum standard for service dog behavior.
a. True b. False
False
The approximate age at which most puppies who have begun service training at 8 weeks of age are ready for public access training.
a. 4 months b. 6 months c. 9 months d. 1 year
b. 6 months
Dogs that are not completely comfortable in a public access setting are more easily trained to find an exit because of their intrinsic motivation to leave the building.
a. True b. False
a. True
The “curled-up tuck” behavior lessens the amount of space a dog takes up and the impact the dog has on others around him.
a. True b. False
a. True
Which statement about training dog for distractions is false?
a. Dogs are particularly distracted by odors in the meat department of a grocery store. b. Warehouse-style stores are challenging because of unusual acoustics and ambient noise generated by their HVAC systems and reverberations. c. Cleaning and laundry products are usually most distracting because of the variety of perfumes and odors. d. Sudden loud noises: Novice handlers underestimate the frequency of sudden loud noises in retail environments.
a. Dogs are particularly distracted by odors in the meat department of a grocery store.
Which statement is false when describing an Anchor Brace task?
a. Anchor brace is a tension brace between an ambulatory handler and a service dog. b. Anchor brace is when a dog is braced to be steady so the handler can press down on the dog’s back to gain balance when getting up from a sitting position. c. Anchor brace refers to the tension created by the dog’s brace, which keeps the handler upright when they experience weakness, dizziness, vertigo, presyncope or similar symptoms. d. Anchor brace is usually performed when the dog is in Heel or Lateral Front position.
b. Anchor brace is when a dog is braced to be steady so the handler can press down on the dog’s back to gain balance when getting up from a sitting position.
