CPDT-KA Study Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

A dog is likely to remain fearful of people if he does not get used to them by what age: a) 3 weeks b) 1 year c) 6 months d) 14 weeks - ANSWER-d) 14 weeks A dog who is leaning back and putting most of his weight on his hind legs is probably feeling: a) aggressive b) anxious c) playful d) angry - ANSWER-b) anxious Which breed is most susceptible to heat stroke: a) French Bulldog b) German Shepherd c) Springer Spaniel d) Schnauzer - ANSWER-a) French Bulldog Whenever King, a German Shepherd, walks past Poco the Chihuahua's house, Poco barks and barks until King is out of sight. Why does Poco keep barking: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - ANSWER-b) R- Making a kissing noise to get a dog to come to you is called: a) targeting b) shaping c) prompting d) capturing - ANSWER-c) prompting Dogs who are aggressive toward other dogs have: a) predatory aggression b) intraspecific aggression c) territorial aggression d) possessive aggression - ANSWER-b) intraspecific aggression Something the learner will work to avoid is considered a: a) reinforcer b) prong collar c) secondary reinforcer d) punisher - ANSWER-d) punisher Meg's trainer has told her to give her dog a gentle tug on his choke chain whenever he starts to pull on the leash. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+