DETAILED ANSWERS ASSURED PASS
Operant conditioning
To properly time and mark the behavior of the dog which naturally
occurs (sit, down, stand, walk, etc.). Example: dog sits, trainer marks
the natural occurring behavior with reward.
Opposition reflex
If you push, the dog has a tendency to push back against you. If you
pull, they have a tendency to pull against you.
Passive bite
The dog engages (bites) the decoy without agitation. An example in
training would be the decoy slips the dog a sleeve and becomes
passive the dog then would need to re-engage and bite the decoy
without further agitation.
Prey aggression
An inherent trait and instinctive motivation to chase, catch, and kill,
or in short - obtain food.
, Primary reinforcement
The reward given to the dog in exchange for the appropriate
behavior. Example: food or treat reward is given to the dog for
performing the appropriate behavior.
Ritual display of dominance
As it relays to obedience training, the dog resists compulsion by
exhibiting certain behavior(s) and not engaging or executing the
command.
Dog on dog ritual display of dominance would be one dog mounting
another.
Ritual display of submission
As it relays to obedience training, the dog responds to compulsion
however instead of engaging in the proper behavior, it anticipates
the correction and tries to escape the affect. Example: a dog rolling
on its back as a sign of submission.
Schutzhund
A german sport sponsored by the german shepherd dog club of
germany, also known as the sv. The premise of schutzhund is to test
a dog's courage, it's desire to work, intelligence, trainability,
perseverance, and protective instinct.