Stage 7 Exam: Training Problems and Solutions

Question 1

After a stressful event, how long should you allow a dog to calm down before resuming normal activity or training?

	a.	0 minutes
	b.	5 minutes
	c.	10 minutes
	d.	30 minutes

Answer 1

d. 30 minutes

Question 2

You are walking your client’s 13-week-old Labrador Retriever puppy in a large pet store for the first time. She is uncharacteristically calm. She doesn’t even sniff the merchandise. What can you conclude?

	a.	The puppy understands how to behave in a store.
	b.	The puppy is calm and relaxed; she is well-suited to service training.
	c.	The puppy is probably distressed.
	d.	There is not enough information to draw a conclusion.

Answer 2

c. The puppy is probably distressed.

Question 3

Which of the following statement about fear in dogs is false?

	a.	Fear tends to decrease with age.
	b.	Fear is a normal emotion; it is not a significant concern for service dog prospects.
	c.	Phobias tend to increase with age.
	d.	Fear ranges between being responsive to modification to being uncontro

Answer 3

b. Fear is a normal emotion; it is not a significant concern for service dog prospects.

Question 4

Which dog behavior pattern suggests that a handler is misusing positive punishment?

	a.	The dog performs tasks during training, but does not perform tasks when the handler needs it.
	b.	The dog shows lack of training progress.
	c.	The dog displays less proximity-seeking behavior (e.g., trying to be near the handler).
	d.	All of the above

Answer 4

a. The dog performs tasks during training, but does not perform tasks when the handler needs it.

Question 5

The most common causes of behavioral dismissal of service dogs are fear and reactivity.

	a.	True
	b.	False

Answer 5

true

Question 6

Which of the following does not contribute to an anxiety feedback loop?

	a.	A handler fears their dog will not be successful.
	b.	A dog performs a behavior to reduce the handler’s anxiety.
	c.	A handler uses an aversive training practice or interaction.
	d.	A dog associates aversive handling with the handler’s symptoms or concerning stimulus.

Answer 6

b. A dog performs a behavior to reduce the handler’s anxiety.

Question 7

The bond between dogs in a household reduces the likelihood of aggression between them.

	a.	True
	b.	False

Answer 7

b. False

Question 8

In what way might training be aversive for dogs?

	a.	A trainer uses conditioned punishers.
	b.	A trainer uses inconsistent cues.
	c.	A trainer prevents a dog from making choices during training (e.g., uses molding).
	d.	All of the above

Answer 8

d. All of the above

Question 9

Your client has a 2-year-old Golden Retriever service dog prospect that displays submissive urination during greetings. Their dog should be dismissed from service training.

	a.	True
	b.	False

Answer 9

a. True

Question 10

Which statement about service dog prospects greeting strangers is false?

	a.	Do not allow strangers to touch a dog.
	b.	You can allow a dog to greet strangers when the leash is loose.
	c.	Do not allow a dog to lean toward strangers during a greeting.
	d.	The dog remains responsive to you during a greeting.

Answer 10

a. Do not allow strangers to touch a dog.

Question 11

Normal dog behaviors are considered to be behavior problems in service dog prospects.

	a.	True
	b.	False

Answer 11

a. True

Question 12

At what age should a prospect be dismissed for fearful behavior during stranger greetings?

	a.	8 weeks of age
	b.	12 weeks of age
	c.	6 months of age
	d.	14 months of age

Answer 12

d. 14 months of age

Question 12

Most stray dog encounters have long-term effects on a service dog prospect’s behavior and training.

	a.	True
	b.	False

Answer 12

false

Question 13

Which situation is not likely to create behavior problems?

	a.	Your client chose a breed of dog that is not suitable for service training.
	b.	Your client’s attachment style is not compatible with their dog’s temperament.
	c.	Your client uses conditioned punishers.
	d.	Your client cannot meet their dog’s physical needs.

Answer 13

c. Your client uses conditioned punishers.

Question 14

Body shakes are a normal dog behavior that is not a problem in service dogs.

	a.	True
	b.	False

Answer 14

b. False

Question 15

Which is not a cause of common behavior problems?

	a.	Environment
	b.	Age
	c.	Arousal
	d.	Health problems

Answer 15

b. Age

Question 16

Pattern games create consistent patterns of behavior in situations involving other changes.

	a.	True
	b.	False

Answer 16

a. True

Question 17

Which quality of a stimulus is modified to grade exposure training?

	a.	Proximity
	b.	Frequency
	c.	Both of the above
	d.	Neither of the above

Answer 17

c. Both of the above

Question 18

Stress defecation is cause for dismissal after what age?

	a.	12 weeks
	b.	16 weeks
	c.	20 weeks
	d.	26 weeks

Answer 18

d. 26 weeks

Question 18

Which situation suggests that your client vague cues for alert tasks?

	a.	The dog responds to a symptom consistently with varying behaviors.
	b.	The dog has inconsistent responses to a symptom with one behavior.
	c.	Both of the above
	d.	Neither of the above

Answer 18

c. Both of the above

Question 19

When is the Jolly Routine appropriate?

	a.	When a dog is under threshold
	b.	When a dog is inexperienced
	c.	When a dog might have an emotional response to a stimulus
	d.	All of the above

Answer 19

d. All of the above

Question 19

Which handler attachment style does the following statement describe?

A handler is unable to meet their dog’s emotional and/or physical needs.

	a.	Avoidant
	b.	Insecure
	c.	Ambivalent
	d.	Secure

Answer 19

a. Avoidant

Question 20

If a dog is scared by a novel stimulus, you should remove the dog from the situation and give it time to calm down.

	a.	True
	b.	False

Answer 20

true

Question 21

Which pattern game can be incorporated into most training sessions to identify training-related stress?

	a.	Look at That game
	b.	Give Me a Break game
	c.	Up-Down game
	d.	Ping Pong game

Answer 21

b. Give Me a Break game

Question 22

Almost all dogs have a behavior problem at times, so trainers shouldn’t worry too much about a behavior problem in a service dog prospect. a. True b. False

Answer 22

b. False

Question 23

You should not offer reinforcers when a dog is afraid, because it will increase fearful behavior. a. True b. False

Answer 23

False

Question 24

When a dog experiences a stimulus that is too intense for, she might become reactive to it. a. True b. False

Answer 24

a. True

Question 25

Which is the least preferred choice when you notice subtle signs of stress in a young prospect during exposure training? a. Offer reinforcement. b. Redirect the dog’s attention. c. Wait for the dog to calm down. d. Remove the dog from the situation.

Answer 25

c. Wait for the dog to calm down.

Question 26

Stressors are aversive and should be minimized. a. True b. False

Answer 26

False

Question 26

Which of the statements about trigger stacking is true? a. Trigger stacking can cause uncharacteristic behavior in a dog. b. Trigger stacking is unlikely to appear when socialization and exposure training are completed successfully. c. Both of the above d. Neither of the above

Answer 26

c. Both of the above

Question 27

You can use a dog’s response to relaxation cues to guide your decision about dismissing a reactive dog from service training. a. True b. False

Answer 27

a. True

Question 28

Handlers with anxiety can be partnered with a dog with anxiety because their empathy for each other will improve their well-being. a. True b. False

Answer 28

b. False

Question 29

An increase in response latency can indicate that a no-reward marker is aversive to a dog. a. True b. False

Answer 29

a. True

Question 30

If a dog is reactive to a stimulus, you should offer food rewards continuously when exposing the dog to the stimulus - even if the dog performs an undesired behavior like growling. a. True b. False

Answer 30

a. True

Question 31

Your client and their adult service dog have developed an anxiety feedback loop. Which statement is false regarding this problem? a. The anxiety feedback loop predicts poor animal welfare and regression or progression of a handler’s symptoms. b. The anxiety feedback loop can be quickly remedied with strict adherence to training protocols and adjustment to the Task List. c. It is dangerous to both a handler and their dog and must be interrupted immediately when it becomes apparent. d. In most cases, a dog should be separated from the handler either temporarily (e.g., for several months while the handler participates in therapy and modifies their treatment plan) or permanently (e.g., complete dismissal and rehoming).

Answer 31

b. The anxiety feedback loop can be quickly remedied with strict adherence to training protocols and adjustment to the Task List.

Question 32

You can monitor a dog’s progress during desensitization by measuring their response latency. a. True b. False

Answer 32

a. True

Question 33

Which method of training a puppy to Loose Leash Walk conflicts with also training them in harness-pulling tasks? a. Using a lure in front of puppy’s face to prevent forging b. The Ketchup Game c. The Stop & Go method d. Changing directions and/or redirecting the puppy’s attention with clapping and encouragement, then reinforcing then their puppy is at their side.

Answer 33

c. The Stop & Go method

Question 34

Your client’s 2-year-old service dog was attacked by a stray dog. The dog was not seriously injured. Going forward, which statements may be true about this dog. a. She might begin to overreact to the gear or leash she was wearing at the time of the attack; to being in the location of the attack; or to any dog with threatening body language and/or the same general type, color, size or breed of the attacking dog. b. After she has healed and had a minimum of one week to return to her arousal baseline, she should be trained to counter-condition her emotional responses to stimuli that potentially trigger her reactivity. c. She is more likely to recover from a single incident with clear triggers than from a general concern or fear, but the attack increases her risk of dismissal. d. All statements are true.

Answer 34

d. All statements are true.

Question 35

Fear of strangers, including being “slow to warm up” to new people and submissive urination are examples of behaviors that would require conditional dismissal of a service dog. a. True b. False

Answer 35

a. True

Question 36

Which is not an example of an environmental stressor affecting service dogs? a. Loud or sudden noise b. Weather, especially wind and rain c. Inconsistent schedule of offering food, water or opportunity to eliminate d. Unfamiliar dogs

Answer 36

c. Inconsistent schedule of offering food, water or opportunity to eliminate