Dog Training Question Title * 1. Retractable leashes are a preferable alternative to long lines because they eliminate the time and distraction associated with gathering excess length. True False Question Title * 2. Invisible fences are virtually impossible to use ethically and effectively at the same time. True False Question Title * 3. Martingales... are correctly used just like choke collars but are a safer alternative. were originally intended for sighthounds. should fit the base of the dog's neck at their loosest and be just a little too tight to fit over the base of the dog's skull at their tightest. are safer than a flat collar for some dogs because they prevent the dog from slipping out of the collar and escaping. can be used ethically when fitted properly. Question Title * 4. Prong collars are problematic because they are typically used for reactivity training but they consequently cause the dog to see their trigger(s) as more aversive than before because of the added pain/discomfort. True False Question Title * 5. Electronic collars... are invariably made by unethical force-training companies, and buying a new one means supporting an unethical company. can be used for positive reinforcement training. are an excellent tool for training recall in deaf dogs. are harmless because a small vibration or shock does not physically damage the dog. should only ever be used after thoroughly desensitizing the dog to the beep and/or vibrate function(s) (whichever you will be using) so that they are positive (or at least neutral) prior to training. Question Title * 6. When socializing your puppy, it is important to introduce them to a variety of people, animals, surfaces, equipment, sights, sounds, handling, and environments, and it is equally important to make sure these experiences are all positive (or at least neutral). Additionally, you should not take your puppy to the dog park unless it is fully vaccinated and the park is sparse enough that you are able to supervise all your puppy's interactions. True False Question Title * 7. Which of the following components of canine body language are not sure signs of positive or negative social interactions? Baring teeth Wagging tail Bouncy play Stiff body Ears back Whale eye Ears and/or tail forward Question Title * 8. What is littermate syndrome? It is rare because it only exists when littermates go to the same home. When two puppies around the same age are bought/adopted into the same home and develop codependent and often dog- and/or human-aggressive behavior and underconfidence as a result. A myth created by breeders of purebreds to justify not letting two dogs go to the same home so they can increase the number of homes they sell puppies to. The natural establishment of a dominance hierarchy among newborn puppies learning how to interact socially. Question Title * 9. Crate training is an essential skill for all dogs because it allows you to be sure they are safe if there is an emergency and you need to lock them up while you deal with a crisis. True False Question Title * 10. Clicker training is a useful way to pair a conditioned stimulus with food reinforcers so that you can train your dog more efficiently. True False Question Title * 11. The Canine Good Citizen title means a dog is ready for therapy work. True False Question Title * 12. For behavior modification training, it is normal and ethical to have a pre-set plan for every dog receiving this type of training. True False Question Title * 13. Psychotropic medications... are a necessary part of the training regimen for all dogs. are a useful tool to help with dog training but are typically (and ideally) discontinued after the dog sees considerable improvement from training. are unethical and should never be used because they just put a Band-Aid on the problem rather than helping to solve it. are used in human mental health practice but not for dogs. Question Title * 14. Behavioral euthanasia is cruel and should never be utilized because subjecting a dog to a life of misery is preferable to ending its suffering. True False Question Title * 15. Therapy dogs are allowed to go wherever their handler wants to take them. True False Question Title * 16. Emotional Support Animals have strict training requirements, and most of the people who have them should not have been able to register them as such because they do not meet these requirements. True False Question Title * 17. Which of the following breeds typically excel as Service Dogs? Poodle Bernadoodle Collie Labrador Golden Retriever German Shepherd Dog Pembroke Welsh Corgi Dobermann Question Title * 18. Service dogs are required to have a stable temperament, behave themselves in public spaces, and have a special skill that enables them to help their handler with some kind of physical or mental health issue. True False Done