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Could Dog Training Be the Right Path for You?

Whether you're just beginning to explore dog training or you've already spent years working with dogs, this quiz is a great place to start.

Designed by Good Dog Academy, this free assessment will help you explore your current knowledge, identify areas where you're already strong, and uncover opportunities to build new skills. Along the way, you'll gain insight into what it really takes to become a knowledgeable, science-based professional dog trainer.

Whether you're considering a career in dog training or simply wondering if you're ready to take your education to the next level, this quiz offers a valuable snapshot of where you are today.

Take just a few minutes to challenge yourself, you might be surprised by what you already know and inspired by what you can learn next.

When you're ready, click Start!

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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. A guardian says, "My dog keeps digging holes in the backyard. How do I stop this behaviour?"

What is the best first step for a professional dog trainer?

A

Teach the dog a stronger "Leave It" cue and correct the digging whenever it happens.

B

Recommend limiting the dog's access to the backyard permanently.

C

Tell the guardian that digging is simply a bad habit that needs more obedience training

D

Consider why the dog is digging by evaluating their breed tendencies, individual needs, environment, and opportunities for appropriate enrichment before developing a training plan.

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. Two Border Collies from the same litter are raised in loving homes. One shows a strong interest in herding moving objects, while the other does not.

A

Dogs from the same litter should display the same behaviours because they share the same genetics.

B

Individual dogs inherit different combinations of genes, and behaviour is influenced by genetics interacting with learning, health, and life experiences.

C

The second dog must have been trained incorrectly.

D

Herding behaviour only develops if a dog watches other dogs herd

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. What inspired you to take this quiz today?

Question 10 of 10

10. What's the biggest challenge preventing you from taking the next step in your dog training journey?

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