Problem Solving Training or Trial Issues.

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* 1. What is the three-step circular process that is best used to problem solve?

Evaluate. Plan. Train.

Evaluate. Train. Plan.

Plan. Train. Generalize.

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* 2. One of the most important things you can do when you train is to:

Train in the area where your dog makes the most mistakes.

Use the toy or food that makes your dog the most excited.

Videotape.

Make sure your dog is hungry.

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* 3. When you evaluate your dog’s training problem, it’s important to:

Observe the behavior of your dog when the mistake happens.

Observe the behavior of your dog immediately before the mistake happens.

All of the above.

None of the above.

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* 4. What kind of handling by you can cause frustration or confusion from your dog?

Helping, extra prompts, or controlling your dog’s behavior.

Poor placement of reinforcement.

Late clicks or event markers.

All of the above.

None of the above.

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* 5. When you are creating a training plan, it’s important to:

Work on any handling changes without the dog.

Break your training down into very small and focused behaviors.

Determine how you will set up the training.

All of the above.

None of the above.

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* 6. To keep your dog interested in training:

Always train with distractions.

End on a good repetition.

Keep your sessions short.

If your dog makes the same mistake twice, use higher value food.

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* 7. When you add more distractions or complexity to your training, keep your dog’s confidence high by:

Using reinforcement that gets your dog really excited.

Changing only one thing from the previous training session (distance, duration, distraction).

Training with friends.

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* 8. Where should you spend most of your time when you are problem solving?

Evaluating and Planning.

Training.

Playing.

Setting up the environment.

Reinforcing.

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* 9. As your problem solving skills improve:

Your training mechanics and your eye for detail will improve.

You will become a better coach for you and your dog’s performances.

You will avoid many potential performance problems.

All of the above.

None of the above.

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