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Should I Become a Dog Trainer?

Take the quiz to see if becoming a Professional Pet Dog Trainer is right for you.

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Question 1 of 10

1. ABA stands for:

A

Applied Behaviour Analysis

B

Added Behaviour Aversive

C

Applied Behaviour Antecedents

D

Aversive Behaviour Application

Question 2 of 10

2. Internet research finds that the average cost for a six-class session of dog obedience group classes across Canada in 2025 typically ranges from :  

A

$50 - $75 per participant

B

$75 - $100 per participant

C

$100 - $150 per participant

D

$150 - $300 per participant

Question 3 of 10

3. A clicker is used to mark incorrect behaviour in a training session.

A

True

B

False

Question 4 of 10

4. What is positive reinforcement in dog training?

A

Adding an aversive stimulus to discourage a behaviour.

B

Adding a desirable stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behaviour being repeated.

C

Removing a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behaviour being repeated.

D

Removing an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behaviour being repeated.

Question 5 of 10

5. What is the process of associating a specific stimulus or situation with a particular response or behaviour?

A

Conditioning

B

Negative Reinforcement

C

Learning

D

Consequence

Question 6 of 10

6. Why is it important for trainers to understand the impact of stress on a dog's learning and well-being?

A

To create a high stress environment for better learning

B

To avoid addressing stress-related issues in dogs

C

To ensure a positive training experience for dog and guardian

D

To ensure the dog is exposed to all levels of stress

Question 7 of 10

7. What is the first question to ask when addressing a problem behaviour?

A

What does the undesirable behaviour look like?

B

Are the dog’s individual needs being met?

C

What steps can you take to resolve the issue?

D

How many times a day does the dog perform the behaviour?

Question 8 of 10

8. How can students and grads interact with Good Dog Academy?

A

Monthly Student Webinars

B

Office hours with our Student Mentor

C

Book Club

D

Private Facebook Group

E

All of the above!

Question 9 of 10

9. Why do you want to become a dog trainer?

Question 10 of 10

10. What's holding you back, if anything, from moving forward with your goal to become a Certified Dog Trainer?

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