Positive reinforcement refers to:
feeding the dog to prevent it from performing undesirable behaviours
giving the dog something she wants in response to her performing a desirable behaviour
punishing the dog for misdeeds
establishing a positive relationship with the dog
While out walking along a greenway, you meet someone with an exuberant dog. He is so friendly that you can hear him choking as he drags his owner toward your dog. You should:
allow them to meet your dog
put your dog in a down-stay to meet them
tell your dog to sit
firmly ask the owner to stay away while you walk briskly in the other direction if necessary
Use positive social interactions to reinforce calm, socially appropriate behaviour. Skip uncontrolled and overly exuberant greetings.
When using "stay" in real life, the release need not always be explicit. For example, you can place your dog in a stay while you water the plants, then go about your day-to-day business as long as she has stayed sufficiently long for you to finish your chore.
True
False
The stay must always be paired with the release; otherwise, your dog has no way of knowing how long to stay.
When is it important to practise attention games?
Week 1 of class
Weeks 1-2 of class
Throughout this course
Throughout your dog's life
Select all that apply. When using a leash to get from Point A to Point B in real life, it is important to:
remember that your dog is not working right now and does not have to walk on a loose leash
carry a high quantity of tiny, high-value treats
correct your dog gently but swiftly when she pulls for extended periods
budget plenty of extra time to stop completely every time the leash becomes taut
use comfortable walking gear that does not restrict your dog's movement
stop and take advantage of every opportunity for socialisation with people and dogs you encounter
When should you accustom a dog to a muzzle?
after he has bitten someone
now, as a routine exercise
when he experiences a painful injury
during a vet appointment
Muzzles can be invaluable tools for all dogs but are often needed when we least expect it. The fewer new things you heap on your dog during an emergency situation, the better.
What reinforcement schedule is most popular for rewarding finds among detection and search & rescue K-9 handlers?
Variable Ratio Schedule
Variable Interval Schedule
Continuous Reinforcement Schedule
Fixed Interval Schedule: every 20 minutes of work
When should you accustom a dog to an Elizabethan collar?
after spay/neuter surgery
now, as a routine exercise
when she reaches adolescence
during a vet appointment
During play dates, when should you release your dog to go play with his friend?
Upon entering the play area
After one minute
After the 3-second sniff
Once he is calm, attentive to you, and on a loose leash