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Everyday Responses to Your Dog Quiz: Advanced
Crate training, comforting a dog scared of fireworks, how to give treats, puppy mouthing and what to do when the lead comes off: five questions that check how to respond when it counts, against guidance from expert organisations. About two minutes.
Questions in this quiz (5)
Answers and explanations appear after you finish all the questions.
In crate training, at what stage is it said you can start closing the door for a few minutes at a time?
- When it can sit in front of the crate
- When it goes in by itself to rest
- When it eats up all the treats tossed inside
When a dog is frightened by the sound of fireworks, which way of responding is recommended?
- Pay it no attention, as if nothing is happening
- If it hides, call it out into a bright spot
- Stay close and show it that it is safe
When you have just started teaching a new cue, which way of giving treats is said to help your dog learn it?
- Now and then, with no set number
- Every third time or so, on a set count
- Every single time it gets it right
When a puppy bites your hand hard during play, which hand movement is recommended alongside a high-pitched yelp?
- Pull it away quickly, out of reach
- Let it go limp and keep it still
- Wave your fingers at its face to distract it
Your dog's lead comes off and it wanders a little way off. Which way of behaving is said to make it likelier to come back?
- Crouch or turn away, and call
- Call in a worried, serious voice
- Run after it while calling out
Sources & references
- https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/dog/behaviour-and-training/dog-crates
- https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/fireworks/pets
- https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/schedules-of-reinforcement-for-dogs/
- https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/common-dog-behavior-issues/mouthing-nipping-and-biting-puppies
- https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/what-to-do-if-your-dog-gets-away-from-you/
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