Questions & Correct Verified Answers.
Graded A
A properly fitted Easy Walk harness: - ANS Has a chest piece which rests
on the breast bone
A puppy playpen should be small enough to discourage _______, but large
enough for the puppy to ___________. - ANS Elimination, play
A weekly equipment check in group classes is important because: - ANSa.)
The owner may have placed or adjusted the equipment incorrectly
b.) Worn equipment may break in class resulting in a loose dog
c.) Puppies grow quickly making their collars too tight
(d.) All of the above
Chew antlers are: - ANSOdorless, non-staining and a good choice for
heavy chewers
Dogs are best acclimated to wearing a head halter by: - ANSDesensitizing
them over a period of time with treats and praise
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, For dogs that appear to be frightened by the noise of the clicker, which of
the following may help? - ANSHolding the clicker behind your back to
soften the click
Front-attachment harnesses may be preferable to a head halter because: -
ANSFront-attachment harnesses are more readily accepted by dogs, so
require less conditioning
Front-attachment harnesses: - ANSa.) Help stop pulling because they do
not engage the dog's opposition reflex
b.) Reorients the dog toward the handler
c.) Are a good choice for dogs who are brachycephalic or have collapsing
tracheas
(d.) All of the above
How are clickers most effectively used during training? - ANSYou should
click the instant the dog performs the behavior
How did Halti change trainers attitudes about certain training methods?
What training methods did it change? - ANSPrior to Halti, the Choke Chain
was a tool of choice amongst a great many companion dog trainers. Back
then, when a Choke Chain failed to get the desired result, especially with
overly rambunctious dogs, it was common for trainers to suggest a Pinch
Collar. With the introduction of Halti, trainers had a totally different choice
and didn't have to utilize Choke or Pinch Collars. Although a myriad of
factors led to large numbers of trainers moving away from Choke Chains,
the mass marketing of Halti as well as the education of a new generation of
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