Well-Trained Dogs Can Do More: Human Knowledge Assessment /10 Created by Tena Parker Well-Trained Dogs Can Do More Human Knowledge Assessement This quiz is required prior to earning your Well-Trained Dog Level 1 certificate. 1 / 10 1. Which of the following IS a strategy for an initial behavior plan if your dog is doing an unwanted behavior? A. Environmental Management--Change the environment or set up so they cannot do the unwanted behavior B. Reduce your Reinforcement--reward fewer successful repetitions of the desired behavior C. Proofing the Behavior--increase the difficulty that your dog can be successful 2 / 10 2. When we think about puppy development, what is the age range that is considered the primary socialization window. The time where puppies should be normalizing the things that happen in the world in safe setups or situations. A. 0-4 weeks old B. 5-16 weeks old C. 17-26 weeks old D. 27 - 36 weeks old 3 / 10 3. If your dog is in a new place and they have their tail tucked tightly between their legs, their ears pinned back, their body stiff, they are panting, and they are frantically scanning the environment, what is your dog likely feeling? A. My dog is happily exploring this environment B. My dog is very excited by something in this environment C. My dog is nervous and uncomfortable in this environment D. My dog is agitated by something in the envrionment 4 / 10 4. In very simple terms what is positive reinforcement training? A. Only using food to bribe dogs to behave appropriately B. Adding something awesome as a consequence to the dog's behavior to encourage them to do it again C. It's praising dogs for doing the right thing while correcting dogs with leash pops for doing the wrong thing 5 / 10 5. Why should you always make sure to pick up your dog's poop? A. It's the law in most places B. It prevents contamination of our water sources C. It prevents the spread of parasites D. All of the above 6 / 10 6. Although most vaccines (though not all) are good for 3 years, how often is it recommended you take an otherwise healthy dog into the veterinarian. A. Once a year B. Once every other year C. Once every three years D. Only if they need medical care 7 / 10 7. What thing should I do if my dog is acting nervous around a person that I want them to interact with? A. You should use treats to lure the dog closer to the person B. You should have the person lure the dog closer and take treats from their hand C. You should encourage the dog away from the person and give the dog some treats at a distance until they settle down D. You should hold your dog still and let the person pet them gently 8 / 10 8. Which statement regarding having your dog off leash is correct? A. My dog can be off leash in a designated on-leash environment if they listen well B. My dog can be off leash in areas designated for off-leash dogs if they are attentive, under control, and tolerant of other living creatures in the area C. My dog can be off leash in designated on-leash areas if the other dogs are on leash D. My dog can be off leash in a designated on leash area if they friendly 9 / 10 9. Should you and/or how should you interact with your dog if they are panicking about something like fireworks or thunder? A. You should not interact with your dog if they are behaving fearfully because you can reinforce the fear B. You should interact by firmly telling them to stop the panicked behavior C. You should seek your dog out and lure them out of their hiding spot with treats D. You should reassure your dog calmly, and if they are seeking you out, give them calm affection or a long-lasting chew to work on 10 / 10 10. What is the benefit to clicker training or marker training (like using the word "yes" to identify correct behavior)? A. Using a click or a "yes" allows the trainer to help the dog identify what behavior is earning the reward B. Using a click or a "yes" allows the treat to be slightly delayed while still making it easy for the dog to figure out the correct behavior C. Using a click or a "yes" is a communication system that makes it easier for multiple people to work with the same dog D. All of the above Please provide the information below so we can send you the certificate! NameEmail Your score is 0% Restart quiz
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