Training & Management

Question 1

What are the four main types of collars?

Answer 1

Buckle Collars
Quick Release Collars
Breakaway Collars
Martingale Collars

Question 2

Standard Buckle collars do not release quickly and may have to be tightened to be released, however, they may be a good option for what type of dogs?

Answer 2

Dogs who are highly excited or reactive on walks so they can’t accidentally come out of the collar.

(This is a direct quote from the lecture, but also later mentioned - more obviously - that a harness is the right choice because of all the negatives with a collar. I personally, would not recommend a collar for a reactive dog)

Question 3

Martingale Collars are also known as…

Answer 3

Limited Slip Collars

Question 4

Why are there usually two D rings on a breakaway collar?

Answer 4

So that the collar can be used with a leash and the leash stays attached even if the breakaway releases if the dog pulls.

Question 5

To fit a flat collar, adjust the circumference so that…

Answer 5

You can fit 2-3 fingers between the collar and the dogs neck.

Question 6

Martingales, or limited Slip Collars can tighten but only as much as is allowed by the…

Answer 6

Control Loop

Question 7

Martingale Collars are useful for dogs that

Answer 7

Have a tendency to back, slip or break out of their collars due to excitement or fear.

Question 8

To fit a martingale collar

Answer 8

Put the collar on and bring the two d rings on either side of the control Loop together and adjust until 2 fingers fit between the collar and the dog’s neck

Question 9

Front clip harnesses discourage pulling primarily by

Answer 9

Reorienting the dog’s front end towards the owner when they pull and not engaging the dog’s opposition reflex.

Question 10

Opposition Reflex

Answer 10

Instinctive reaction to resist pressure.

Question 11

Pulling on a back clip harness will cause

Answer 11

The dog to pull harder due to opposition reflex

Question 12

One problem with ez walk harnesses is

Answer 12

The nylon can stretch and sag impacting the fit and causing the dog to get free.

Question 13

Front clip harnesses with a single strap across the chest, like the ez walk, may cause gait issues due to

Answer 13

Limiting full bicep leg extension.

Question 14

Balance Harnesses are preferred over the Freedom harnesses because

Answer 14

The freedom has a martingale that may be aversive to the dog.

Question 15

The Perfect Fit harness is good for dogs that are difficult to size due to

Answer 15

The fact it is sold in three separate components that can each be sized to the dog

Question 16

Carting, weight pull, joring and sledding have

Answer 16

Unique harnesses

Question 17

The sleepy pod click-it harness is designed for

Answer 17

Safety in vehicles

Question 18

When fitting harnesses the most important things to note are

Answer 18

-Will not rub or cause chaffing
- Will not restrict the airway
- Will not restrict the dog’s gait

Question 19

What quadrant of reinforcement is in play when using a head collar?

Answer 19

Negative Reinforcement

(This is from a lecture, technically it is +P followed by -R but the reinforcement is what is being asked here)

The head collar puts pressure on the dog’s muzzle and when the dog stops pulling the pressure is released.

Remove pressure to increase good walking skills.

Question 20

When fitting a head collar…

Answer 20

Ensure the loop is loose enough that the dog can open it’s mouth to pant

Question 21

True or false: Head Collars need to be conditioned.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

A long line should always be attached to

Answer 22

A harness, never to a collar at the neck

Question 23

Retractable Leashes can teach a dog to pull because

Answer 23

The dogs get used to always having tension on the leash

Question 24

What is a good leash type for owners who have a heavily reinforced habit of leash corrections?

Answer 24

Hands free waist or shoulder leashes

Question 25

A helpful tool to teach small breeds to walk politely on leash while the owner remains standing upright could be a

Answer 25

Target Stick

Question 26

Food puzzle toys are a good source of

Answer 26

Enrichment

Question 27

Sometimes sold in a diffuser, DAP stands for

Answer 27

Dog Appeasement Pheromones Comforts anxious dogs

Question 28

Don't use a choke chain... But if you do, it's important to be on the correct side of the dog. How should I be positioned?

Answer 28

The loop attached to the leash should come across the dogs neck to form a "P" shape.

Question 29

For stim collars, the vibration setting, when properly conditioned, can be used as a secondary Reinforcer for

Answer 29

Deaf dogs

Question 30

The highest risk tool for misuse or abuse is

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A shock collar.

Question 31

Shock collars have a high risk of causing

Answer 31

Lasting psychological or physical damage to the dog

Question 32

In the humane hierarchy, the use of prong and shock collars or other positive punishment

Answer 32

Is the very last resort.

Question 33

When confronted with a client who is already using an Aversive on their dog

Answer 33

Try to find common ground and demonstrate other training methods. Remember the code of ethics

Question 34

What should be the first step in developing a training plan?

Answer 34

Management

Question 35

Introducing a new dog into a home with an existing resident dog can be managed with

Answer 35

Baby Gates (assuming no barrier aggression)

Question 36

Introducing a new dog into a home with an existing resident dog can be managed with

Answer 36

Baby Gates (assuming no barrier aggression)

Question 37

Curtains, blinds or window film are examples of

Answer 37

Visual barriers, limiting view of a visual stimulation to keep a dog under threshold

Question 38

Head Collars work by: A) R- followed by R+ B) R+ followed by P- C) P- followed by R- D) P+ followed by R-

Answer 38

D) P+ followed by R-

Question 39

If a client tells you he uses a prong collar to keep his dog from pulling you should: A) refer him to another trainer B) tell him to get rid of it immediately C) ask him to use it on his own neck D) suggest some other tools and methods to curb pulling

Answer 39

D) suggest some other tools and methods to curb pulling

Question 40

According to the humane hierarchy the first step when developing a training plan is to suggest: A) management B) R+ strategies C) R- strategies D) P- strategies

Answer 40

A) management

Question 41

All of the following are true of flat collars except: A) They have 3 types of buckles B) You should be able to fit a finger between the dog's neck and the collar C) Reactive dogs may come out of them easily D) They are not recommended for hard pullers

Answer 41

B) You should be able to fit a finger between the dog's neck and the collar (It should be 2 fingers)

Question 42

A Limited Hold refers to

Answer 42

Rewarding the dog only when they perform a behavior within a specific timeframe after the cue is given. Improves latency. Limiting the amount of time the dog has to respond to a cue to receive reinforcement.

Question 43

Proofing means

Answer 43

Asking for a cue in multiple environments and situations to aide in generalization and discrimination. Working towards stimulus control.

Question 44

The most effective reinforcement schedule when potty training a dog is: A) Variable Ratio B) Continuous Reinforcement C) Fixed Interval D) Post-Reinforcement Pause

Answer 44

B) Continuous Reinforcement While a schedule of *opportunities* to eliminate should be given in regular intervals, the reinforcement schedule should be continuous. Every time they do potty in the correct place they get rewarded for doing so. Continuous Reinforcement is used to acquire a skill. In reinforcement schedules, interval relates to time so a fixed Interval schedule would be a treat for every 3 seconds of peeing which doesn't really make sense in the context of potty training.

Question 45

What is Social Modeling?

Answer 45

In dog training terms, social modeling means social learning. With this technique, a well-trained mentor dog shows a less trained dog how to behave. Simply put, your dog learns by example. By providing a model of good behavior or a rival to compete for resources, dogs can learn to mimic desired behaviors.