Intro to Dog Training

Question 1

Definition: Anthromorphism

Answer 1

Giving human characteristics to non-human objects.

Question 2

Definition: Behaviour

Answer 2

Any activity that is or can be made voluntary through conditioning.

Question 3

Definition: Biological evolution

Answer 3

Process of change and diversification of living things over time.

Question 4

Brisket

Answer 4

Sternum, in some breeds the entire thorax

Question 5

Carpus

Answer 5

Carpal joint, bones of the wrist

Question 6

Chest

Answer 6

Part of the body that is enclosed by the ribs

Question 7

Title: CD

Answer 7

Companion Dog, novice title awarded through AKC, earned by achieving three qualifying scores in three different trials by three different judges.

Question 8

Title: CDX

Answer 8

Companion Dog Excellent, awarded after completing CD

Question 9

Croup

Answer 9

Region of the pelvic girdle formed by sacrum and surrounding tissues.

Question 10

Elbow

Answer 10

Joint in the front leg where the upper arm meets the forearm.

Question 11

Flews

Answer 11

Pendulous part of the upper lip, particularly at the inner corners

Question 12

Forearm

Answer 12

Portion of the forelimb between the upper arm and carpus, includes radius and ulna.

Question 13

Definition: Genetic Drift

Answer 13

Evolutionary variation due to accidents of chance.

Question 14

Hip

Answer 14

Joint where the femur fits into the pelvic girdle.

Question 15

Hock

Answer 15

Collection of bones of the hind leg that forms the joint between the second thigh and the metatarsus. Equivalent to ankle.

Question 16

Lips

Answer 16

Fleshy portion of the upper and lower jaws covering the teeth.

Question 17

Loin

Answer 17

Area of the body behind the ribs and before the hip.

Question 18

Definition: Mutation

Answer 18

Basic, significant, and relatively permanent change in the genetic makeup of an organism.

Question 19

Muzzle

Answer 19

Head in front of the eyes, including nasal bones, nostrils and jaws.

Question 20

NADOI

Answer 20

National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors

Question 21

Definition: Natural Selection

Answer 21

Survival of the fittest

Question 22

Title: OTCh

Answer 22

Obedience Trial Champion, highest title in obedience competition.

Question 23

Occiput

Answer 23

dorsal, posterior point of the skull.

Question 24

Pastern

Answer 24

Metacarpal bones of the front leg between the carpus and the foot and the metatarsal bones and the hind leg between the hock and the foot.

Question 25

Shoulder

Answer 25

Joint in the forequarters formed where the should blade and arm meet.

Question 26

Stifle

Answer 26

Joint of the hind leg between the thigh and the second thigh. Equivalent human knee.

Question 27

Definition: Symbiosis

Answer 27

Ability of organisms to live together in a mutually beneficial environment.

Question 28

Tail Set

Answer 28

How the tail base sets on the rump.

Question 29

Thigh

Answer 29

Hindquarters from hip to stifle.

Question 30

Topline

Answer 30

Outline from just behind the withers to the tail set

Question 31

Tuck

Answer 31

Noticeably shallow loin depth

Question 32

Title: UD

Answer 32

Utility Dog, earned after completing CD and CDX

Question 33

Title: UDX

Answer 33

Utility Dog Excellent, Earned after UD

Question 34

Withers

Answer 34

Area along the spine between the uppermost portion of the shoulder blades.

Question 35

CGC

Answer 35

Canine Good Citizen, any dog of any age and breed can participate. 10 different tests.

Question 36

CGC Tests

Answer 36

1. Accept friendly stranger 2. Sit politely for petting 3. Appearance and Grooming 4. Walk on loose lead 5. Walk through crowd 6. Sit, down and stay 7. Come when called 8. Reaction to another dog 9. Reaction to distraction 10. Supervised separation

Question 37

Hunting Trials

Answer 37

Field trials or Hunt tests

Question 38

Title: JH

Answer 38

Junior Hunter

Question 39

Title: SH

Answer 39

Senior Hunter

Question 40

Title: MH

Answer 40

Master Hunter

Question 41

Schutzhund Evaluates:

Answer 41

Mental Soundness, Responsiveness to commands, Courage, Strength, Agility and Ability to scent.

Question 42

Schutzhund Titles

Answer 42

Schutzhund I, II, and III

Question 43

T/F Obedience Trials permit Voice Commands, Food or hand signals.

Answer 43

FALSE Only hand or voice commands are allowed.

Question 44

ADPT

Answer 44

Association of Pet Dog Trainers

Question 45

What are the ways genetic variation occur?

Answer 45

- Spontaneous mutation - Genetic Drift - Sexual process

Question 46

Definition: Neonteny

Answer 46

Retention of puppy like behaviours into adulthood.

Question 47

Factors that affect Natural Selection:

Answer 47

Resources, Mating success, number of offspring produced, fertility, weather, rate of development.

Question 48

Factors affecting Behaviour:

Answer 48

Natural Instinct, Basic Senses, Drives (ie sexual), Past Experience

Question 49

Goal of Training:

Answer 49

Channel a dog's basic behavioural patterns and drives to achieve desired results.

Question 50

Stages of Development

Answer 50

Neonatal, Transitional, Socialization, Juvenile, Adult

Question 51

Stages of Domestication

Answer 51

1. Social overlap (First contact) 2. Sexual Isolation from wild population 3. Selective Breeding