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Question 1 of 10
1. How should you approach a dog that you have never met before?
Run towards the dog with excitement
Allow the dog to approach you calmly and sniff
Avoid eye contact and walk past the dog quickly
Immediately pet the dog on the head
Question 2 of 10
2. What should a dog trainer know?
Ethical responsibilities
Dog behaviour
Basic ethology
All of the above
Question 3 of 10
3. Can I make money as a dog trainer?
No, the industry is small and not profitable
Yes, the trend is shifting towards adopting or purchasing dogs rather than having children, in North America
Question 4 of 10
4. How do I get started?
Find a credible school that offers both theory and practical components
Look for a school with a student mentor
Look for content that is testable
Work with credible and experienced industry experts
Question 5 of 10
5. What is the recommended method for teaching a dog to 'stay'?
Yelling the command repeatedly
Physically holding the dog in place
Punishing the dog for moving
Rewarding the dog for staying in place then gradually increasing duration
Question 6 of 10
6. What is the recommended age to start socializing a puppy?
As early as possible
6 months
1 year
2 years
Question 7 of 10
7. What is an important factor to consider when choosing treats for training?
Quantity over quality
High fat content
Taste preference of the trainer
High value to the dog
Question 8 of 10
8. What is positive reinforcement in dog training?
Adding an aversive stimulus to discourage a behaviour
Adding a desirable stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behaviour being repeated
Removing a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behaviour being repeated
Removing an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behaviour being repeated
Question 9 of 10
9. What does it mean when a dog yawns during training?
The dog is tired and needs a break
The dog is trying to calm down or relieve stress
The dog is bored with the training session
The dog is hungry and wants a treat
Question 10 of 10
10. Training dogs:
Helps them live a richer, fuller life
Is fun and rewarding
Is my passion