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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 - 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 - b) anxious Which breed is most susceptible to heat stroke: a) French Bulldog b) German Shepherd c) Springer Spaniel d) Schnauzer - 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- - b) R- Making a kissing noise to get a dog to come to you is called: a) targeting b) shaping c) prompting d) capturing - c) prompting Dogs who are aggressive toward other dogs have: a) predatory aggression b) intraspecific aggression c) territorial aggression d) possessive aggression - b) intraspecific aggression Something the learner will work to avoid is considered a: a) reinforcer b) prong collar

c) secondary reinforcer d) punisher - 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+ d) P- - c) P+ Dogs who tend to eat rocks, socks and other non-food items have: a) Pica b) Coprophagia c) canine pyoderma d) eustress - a) Pica Your group training class is set to begin at 7 PM, but two students still haven't arrived at that time. You should: a) tell people to socialize their dogs and start class in five minutes b) wait for the students to show up c) start class anyway d) contact the students to find out why they're late - c) start class anyway An example of an unconditioned response is: a) A dog coming when called my name b) running to the door at the sound of the leash c) performing sit when asked d) salivating at the smell of food - d) salivating at the smell of food A dog holds a down-stay for 10 seconds and gets a treat. This is: a) fixed ratio reinforcement b) variable ratio reinforcement c) fixed interval reinforcement d) variable interval reinforcement - c) fixed interval reinforcement Once you have passed the exam, your certification is good for: a) 5 years b) 6 months c) 1 year d) 3 years - d) 3 years An anxious dog may benefit from all of the following except: a) dog appeasing pheromones b) Thundershirt

c) wet dog food d) calming cap - c) wet dog food Clients' information retention rate is highest when they a) listen to you talk b) do it themselves c) Watch a demo d) read it in a book - b) do it themselves The longest phase of a female dog's reproductive cycle is: a) anestrus b) diestrus c) estrus d) estrous - a) anestrus When Minnie is driven to the park, she barks with excitement when she arrives. On the advice of her trainer, Trisha has begun refusing to open the car door until Minnie stops barking. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - d) P- In a class setting, you ideally want at least how many feet between dogs: a) 2 feet b) 4 feet c) 6 feet d) whatever you can manage - c) 6 feet When you notice a piece of old chicken lying near a trashcan on your daily walk, you quickly cover it with your foot before your dog lunges for it. This is: a) extinction b) luring c) body blocking d) positive punishment - c) body blocking You're about to take a photo of your dog and she licks her lips. She is most likely feeling: a) hungry b) nervous c) bored d) thirsty - b) nervous Meredith has been working with Patches on her dog reactivity. Whenever Patches sees another dog, Meredith says, "Look at me" and when Patches looks, Meredith gives her a treat. This is: a) R+

b) R- c) P- d) management - a) R+ Meredith has been working with Patches on her dog reactivity. Whenever Patches sees another dog, Meredith puts greater distance between Patches and the other dog. This is: a) counter-conditioning b) extinction c) desensitization d) territoriality - c) desensitization Meredith has been working with Patches on her dog reactivity. Whenever Patches sees another dog, Meredith rapidly feeds Patches treats until the other dog is out of sight. This is: a) R+ b) desensitization c) R- d) counter-conditioning - d) counter-conditioning A client in your group class is constantly contradicting what you are telling the class in a very loud voice. You should say: a) "I need you to be quiet when I'm speaking." b) "No one paid money to hear you talk." c) "I'd love to hear your ideas. Let's discuss them after class." d) "These are all great points. Let's do it your way. - c) "I'd love to hear your ideas. Let's discuss them after class." This highly contagious skin condition is very itchy: a) Sarcoptic mange b) Demodectic mange c) Coccidia d) Giardia - a) Sarcoptic mange When Belyaev bred tame and less fearful foxes, they also developed: a) aggressive behavior b) need for counterconditioning c) floppy ears and affiliative behavior d) resource guarding - c) floppy ears and affiliative behavior Agonistic behaviors are used in all the following except: a) avoidance b) food acquisition c) appeasement d) submission - b) food acquisition

According to the Humane Hierarchy, negative punishment should be used: a) before positive reinforcement b) after positive punishment c) before environmental management d) after positive reinforcement - d) after positive reinforcement Correcting a dog by telling him "no," is an example of: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - c) P+ While Max was chewing his Kong, he growled at Fluffy who sat nearby. Sue came over and took the Kong away from Max. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - d) P- Jen doesn't like how roughly Sam sometimes plays with Wesley, the dog next door. Her trainer advised her to remove Sam from the play session when he gets too rough. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - d) P- Jen doesn't like how roughly Sam sometimes plays with Wesley, the dog next door. Her trainer told her to keep a leash attached to Sam's collar and give a tug to correct his rough behavior. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - c) P+ You are introducing clicker training to your class. But several students are having difficulty getting the correct timing of clicking. You should: a) stick to the agenda and move on with the lesson b) tell all students to put clickers away; it's too difficult for most people to get right c) tell everyone they're doing great and don't give up d) go over the timing again, keeping an eye on the students who are struggling - d) go over the timing again, keeping an eye on the students who are struggling Another name for a Pavlovian response is: a) conditioned response

b) unconditioned response c) neutral response d) salivating response - a) conditioned response In Pavlov's experiment, he originally paired the sound of a bell with food. The bell was: a) conditioned stimulus b) unconditioned stimulus c) neutral stimulus d) conditioned response - c) neutral stimulus In Pavlov's experiment, he originally paired the sound of the bell with food. The food was: a) unconditioned stimulus b) neutral stimulus c) conditioned stimulus d) unconditioned response - a) unconditioned stimulus You need to use the clicker: a) right before the requested behavior is performed b) right after the requested behavior is performed c) at different times depending on the behavior performed d) to get the dog's attention - b) right after the requested behavior is performed All the following are challenges when using outdoor spaces with a group class except: a) there is typically no fence b) there are many distractions c) you may face extreme temperatures d) dogs can be kept a distance apart - d) dogs can be kept a distance apart When a dog shuts down and simply accepts the punishment: a) adaptation b) learned helplessness c) habituation d) learned irrelevance - b) learned helplessness A more probable behavior can reinforce a less probable behavior: a) Thorndike Principle b) Law of Parsimony c) Premack Principle d) Differential reinforcement - c) Premack Principle Spot barks every time two-year-old Emily pedals around the house in her little car, and he won't stop until Emily's mother finally puts the car away. He keeps barking because: a) R+ b) R-

c) P+ d) P- - b) R- In learning theory, the removal of something is considered: a) reinforcement b) punishment c) positive d) negative - d) negative A dog with a stiff tail and closed mouth is probably: a) anxious b) relaxed c) sleepy d) arthritic - a) anxious Molly trained Daisy to sit by pressing on the dog's hind end. This is: a) modeling b) targeting c) luring d) shaping - a) modeling Dogs who tend to display aggression toward people have: a) Generalized aggression b) Interspecific aggression c) Predatory aggression d) Intraspecific aggression - b) Interspecific aggression Jason was told to stop playing tug-of-war with Dexter and his rope toy whenever the dog gets overly excited and bites Jason's hands. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - d) P- You instruct your class to say "sit," followed by a click when the dog performs the behavior and then give the dog a treat. The treat is: a) primary reinforcer b) punisher c) secondary reinforcer d) tertiary reinforcer - a) primary reinforcer You instruct your class to say "sit," followed by a click You instruct your class to say "sit," followed by a click when the dog performs the behavior and then give the dog a treat. The click is:

a) primary reinforcer b) punisher c) secondary reinforcer d) tertiary reinforcer - c) secondary reinforcer You instruct your class to say "sit," followed by a click when the dog performs the behavior and then give the dog a treat. The verbal cue is: a) primary reinforcer b) punisher c) secondary reinforcer d) tertiary reinforcer - d) tertiary reinforcer Saying a dog "looks guilty," is an example of: a) anthropomorphism b) counterconditioning c) self-fulfilling prophecy d) classical conditioning - a) anthropomorphism A client plans to board their dog out of facility you don't like. When they ask you what you think of the place, you should say: a) I'm not allowed to share my personal opinion b) I'd never board MY dog there c) Check it out and see what you think d) A boarding facility I do like is ... - d) A boarding facility I do like is ... Whenever John comes home from work, his large goldendoodle jumps all over him. John's friend told him to knee the dog in the chest when this happens, but the doodle keeps jumping. John is trying to use: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - c) P+

4. Whenever John comes home from work, his large goldendoodle jumps all over him. John's friend told him to knee the dog in the chest when this happens, but the doodle keeps jumping. The dog perceives this as: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - a) R+ In learning theory, positive and negative refer to: a) adding and removing something b) appropriate and inappropriate behavior

c) reinforcing and weakening a behavior d) something good and something bad - a) adding and removing something Whenever the toddler down the street rides his trike past Rio's fenced yard, the dog charges the fence and barks until the child is out of sight. This is an example of: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - b) R- Felicity is a gentle older dog. She enjoys playing with young Oliver but when he gets too nippy, Felicity walks away and won't play with him. This is an example of: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - d) P- Which is not an example of management: a) Giving a dog treats whenever he stops barking b) Putting a dog in a bedroom when company comes over c) Putting a screen over the window so a dog can't see outside d) Using a baby gate to separate a dog from little children - a) Giving a dog treats whenever he stops barking Wesley knows how to sit when the cue is spoken. To teach him the hand signal, you should: a) use the hand signal, then gently touch his hind end b) say sit, then give the hand signal c) give the hand signal, then say sit d) choose one of the above methods and just be consistent - c) give the hand signal, then say sit A dog's normal body temperature is: a) 98. b) 104 c) 102 d) anything 105 or below - c) 102 Whenever Jill uses her blender, Clifford barks hysterically until she turns it off. Jill's trainer has told her to hold Clifford's mouth closed while he is barking and then release her hold once he has calmed down and is quiet. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - b) R-

Whenever Jill uses her blender, Clifford barks hysterically until she turns it off. Jill's trainer has told her when this happens, she should wait until Clifford stops barking for a moment and quickly reward him for being quiet. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - a) R+ Whenever Jill uses her blender, Clifford barks hysterically until she turns it off. Jill's trainer has told her when this happens, to put Clifford in a crate in another room until the barking stops. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - d) P- Whenever Jill uses her blender, Clifford barks hysterically until she turns it off. Jill's trainer has told her to spray Clifford in the face with water whenever he barks at the blender. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - c) P+ Whenever Jill uses her blender, Clifford barks hysterically until she turns it off. He barks each time because of: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - b) R- A student in your group class has a very excitable dog who will not focus on her because he's too busy barking at the other dogs. You can see the student is becoming frustrated that she can't practice any of the skills you're demonstrating. You should: a) ask her to leave the class because her dog is too distracting b) ignore the barking and carry on with the class c) try having the student move a distance away from the rest of the class behind a physical barrier d) suggest she see a behaviorist since the dog is clearly reactive - c) try having the student move a distance away from the rest of the class behind a physical barrier Keeping a puppy gated in the kitchen until she's housetrained is an example of: a) blocking b) deprivation c) extinction

d) Premack - b) deprivation The CCPDT position statement regarding electronic collars says: a) they can only be applied to a dog's neck b) you cannot apply more than two electronic stimulations to a dog at the same time c) they should be used before P- d) they can be used at the client's request - a) they can only be applied to a dog's neck When fitting a flat collar onto a dog, there should be: a) no room between the collar and the dog's neck b) room enough between the collar and the dog's neck for your fist c) whatever room is comfortable for the dog d) enough room between the collar and the neck to fit two fingers - d) enough room between the collar and the neck to fit two fingers An advantage to clipping the leash on the front of a dog's harness is: a) it doesn't engage his opposition reflex b) it offers a better fit c) it prevents him from slipping out of the harness d) it restricts the dog's movement - a) it doesn't engage his opposition reflex A client tells you her friend who is "great with dogs" recommended a prong collar to prevent the dog from pulling. You should say: a) Let's put it on your neck and see if you like how it feels. b) You're paying me to help train your dog— not your friend. c) Let me show you some other ways of preventing your dog from pulling. d) If that's what you want to use, we will use it. - c) Let me show you some other ways of preventing your dog from pulling. Dogs became genetically separate from gray wolves about how many years ago: a) 10, b) 33, c) 75, d) 130,000 - b) 33, Dogs can get these rice-shaped parasites after ingesting infected fleas: a) tapeworm b) roundworm c) hookworm d) whipworm - a) tapeworm To prevent her puppy from chewing on her guests' feet when they enter her house, Kristen keeps the puppy leashed and clips it to her waist. This is: a) environmental antecedent

b) management c) P+ d) primary socialization - b) management A student in your group class has a very excitable dog who will not focus on her because he's too busy barking at the other dogs. You can see the student is becoming frustrated that she can't practice any of the skills you're demonstrating. You should: a) ask her to leave the class because her dog is too distracting b) ignore the barking and carry on with the class c) try having the student move a distance away from the rest of the class behind a physical barrier d) suggest she see a behaviorist since the dog is clearly reactive - c) try having the student move a distance away from the rest of the class behind a physical barrier Keeping a puppy gated in the kitchen until she's housetrained is an example of: a) blocking b) deprivation c) extinction d) Premack - b) deprivation The CCPDT position statement regarding electronic collars says: a) they can only be applied to a dog's neck b) you cannot apply more than two electronic stimulations to a dog at the same time c) they should be used before P- d) they can be used at the client's request - a) they can only be applied to a dog's neck A frail woman in her 80s shows up the first day of class with a rambunctious lab puppy. The woman can't control the dog at all, and the dog is practically pulling her off her feet to greet any dog who comes near. You should: a) tell her to feed the dog treats to get his focus back on her b) ask why on earth she thought it was a good idea to get a lab puppy c) suggest private lessons in her home d) clap your hands and begin class - c) suggest private lessons in her home Which of the following is an example of negative punishment: a) turning up the TV so the dog won't bark at outside noise b) stopping your walk when the dog is pulling c) telling your dog "no" when he jumps on guests d) giving an excitable dog a treat once he is calm - b) stopping your walk when the dog is pulling If a dog has a good experience, he's likely to repeat it: a) Thorndike b) Pavlov c) Watson

d) Belyaev - a) Thorndike

. A head halter works by using: a) P- then R+ b) P+ then R+ c) R- then P+ d) P+ then R- - d) P+ then R- All tend to be true except: a) wolves have longer legs than dogs b) wolves have smaller ears than dogs c) wolves have broader chests than dogs d) wolves have a greater brain to body ratio than dogs - c) wolves have broader chests than dogs A dog who is a puller on leash might benefit from: a) martingale b) head halter c) flat collar d) muzzle - b) head halter A dog's first fear impact period usually occurs between: a) birth to three weeks b) 4 to 6 weeks c) 8 to 11 weeks d) 12 to 16 weeks - c) 8 to 11 weeks When a dog is first learning a behavior, it's best to use which schedule of reinforcement: a) continuous b) fixed interval c) variable interval d) variable ratio - a) continuous To stop his dog from barking, Bill uses an electronic collar. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - c) P+ Whenever her dog barks at people passing by on the sidewalk, Zoe waits until the barking has stopped and then gives her dog a treat. This is a) R+ b) R- c) P+

d) P- - a) R+ When Chloe was just a puppy, she was in her fenced yard when the trash men came. They threw an empty trashcan onto the sidewalk near the fence, and the loud noise scared Chloe. Now she runs toward the house whenever the trash men come. This is: a) classical conditioning b) P+ c) unconditioned response d) R- - a) classical conditioning Dogs who may not benefit from a head collar include: a) labradoodles b) Staffordshire terriers c) Golden retrievers d) boxers - d) boxers All of the following are true about indoor training facilities except: a) it may have a slippery floor b) Space between dogs may be limited c) weather can interfere with year-round training d) it may be expensive - c) weather can interfere with year-round training A client tells you each week she didn't have time to practice training her dog, and then she complains each class that her dog hasn't learned anything. You should say: a) How do you expect him to learn if you don't practice? b) Don't worry, it happens to all of us. c) Your dog will learn just by attending class. d) Why don't you try practicing your training when it's his meal time? - d) Why don't you try practicing your training when it's his meal time? While using Zeke as a demo dog for "down stay," the dog becomes distracted and tries to bolt. You should say a) No, Zeke! Look at me! Come back here! b) Clearly this dog hasn't been practicing." c) This is why we need to practice around distractions. Come, Zeke!" d) Is there another dog I can use to demonstrate? - c) This is why we need to practice around distractions. Come, Zeke!" A reward is: a) a treat b) whatever the dog will work for c) positive reinforcement d) behavior modification - b) whatever the dog will work for

An invisible fence is an example of a conditioned: a) positive punisher b) negative punisher c) positive reinforcer d) negative reinforcer - a) positive punisher Your most valuable tool for communicating effectively with clients is: a) keeping it light b) not using scientific terms c) offering lots of encouragement d) listening - d) listening Zorro hates his coat. When Jess puts it on him, he freezes and won't walk until she takes it off. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - b) R- In a puppy's development, the transition period is when: a) The first fear imprint period occurs b) they are still unable to regulate their body temperature c) sexual behaviors can develop d) The eyes and ears begin to open - d) The eyes and ears begin to open Your dog comes into the kitchen when he hears you open the refrigerator door. This is an example of: a) Premack principle b) unconditioned response c) classical conditioning d) neutral stimulus - c) classical conditioning Coco loves when Aunt Millie comes to visit and likes to bark and jump on her as she enters the house. Steve's trainer has told him to stand nearby with treats, ask Coco to sit, and reward him when he does. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - a) R+ Coco loves when Aunt Millie comes to visit and likes to bark and jump on her as she enters the house. Steve's trainer has told him to put Coco in his crate where he needs to stay as long as he is in an aroused state. This is: a) R+

b) R- c) P+ d) P- - d) P- Coco loves when Aunt Millie comes to visit and likes to bark and jump on her as she enters the house. Steve's trainer has told him to wrap his arms around the dog and hold on tightly, releasing him only when he is calm. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - b) R- Coco loves when Aunt Millie comes to visit and likes to bark and jump on her as she enters the house. Steve's trainer has told him to keep a water bottle handy and splash some on Coco when he is highly aroused. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - c) P+ For dogs who tend to slip out of their collar, a good choice is: a) martingale b) prong collar c) flat collar d) muzzle - a) martingale All the following are questions to address with a disabled client except: a) does he need extra space b) can he hold a leash c) Will he be attending training sessions alone d) does he approve of the curriculum - d) does he approve of the curriculum Barkley used to perform "down" with his butt in the air. After a trainer worked with him, Barkley began reliably lowering his whole body to the ground but then suddenly one day, he kept his butt in the air again. This is a) extinction b) Thorndike affect c) spontaneous recovery d) superstitious behavior - c) spontaneous recovery A puppy pees on the floor immediately after being yelled at for something. According to the principle of parsimony, the puppy is peeing because: a) she is showing submission b) she is getting revenge for being yelled at

c) she has a UTI d) she wants to soil the house - a) she is showing submission After the front door is accidentally closed on Pip's tail, she will only go out the back door. To train her to use the front door, it would be helpful to use: a) harness b) calming cap c) Head alter d) counterconditioning/desensitization - d) counterconditioning/desensitization LIMA stands for: a) lowest indicator, most animals b) least intrusive, minimally aversive c) less intervention, minimal abuse d) learning intuitively, making adjustments - b) least intrusive, minimally aversive On the first day of your group class, a client tells you all she cares about is training her dog not to pull on walks. She says she's not interested in the rest of the curriculum. You should say a) Then why did you sign up for this class? b) Tell me all about what your dog does on walks c) You will learn tools here to help you with that and much more d) Let's switch you out of here and into a private class - c) You will learn tools here to help you with that and much more Mitzi sits by the sliding glass doors that look out onto the deck all day long and barks hysterically when a squirrel jumps onto the deck. She only stops barking when the squirrel runs off to jump on something else. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - b) R- All the following are problematic maternal behaviors except: a) not removing the fetal membrane b) disciplining pups for playing too rough c) ignoring the pups d) insufficient nursing - b) disciplining pups for playing too rough A dog coming when you call his name is an example of: a) food acquisition sequence b) instinctive drift c) phylogenetic behavior d) ontogenetic behavior - d) ontogenetic behavior

The limbic system is involved with: a) emotions b) cognitive functions c) dominance d) Communication skills - a) emotions A dog pulling harder when a leash is clipped to the back of his harness is an example of: a) agonistic behavior b) stubbornness c) opposition reflex d) counterconditioning - c) opposition reflex If you notice a dog is drooling and has sweaty paws, it is likely he feels: a) tired b) hungry c) playful d) stressed - d) stressed A dog trying to smooth over perceived tensions may engage in: a) Direct eye contact b) limp tail c) yawning and tongue flicking d) rigid front legs - c) yawning and tongue flicking According to Dr. Ian Dunbar's bite evaluation scale, an example of a level one bite is: a) air snap b) bite leaving a slight bruise c) puncture wound d) growl - a) air snap Liz is trying to work in her office and her dog is trying to get her to play by chewing on Liz's feet and nudging her arm. Liz finally leads the dog out of her office and closes the door saying, "You can't come in while you are behaving like this." a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - d) P- Dogs who eat their own feces are displaying: a) Pica b) leptospirosis c) coprophagia d) coccidia - c) coprophagia

According to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, 8-week-old pups: a) cannot attend training classes b) can attend training classes c) should not have any vaccines d) should have private instruction - b) can attend training classes Caused by ticks, this disease can make dogs lethargic and lame: a) kennel cough b) distemper c) hepatitis d) Lyme disease - d) Lyme disease A client calls you, saying their dog has had diarrhea for several days and they don't know what to do. You should say: a) try some chicken and rice b) call your vet c) make sure he stays hydrated d) let me come over and look at him - b) call your vet Petey already knows the hand signal for sit. However, he is being taught the verbal cue while Greg continues to use his hand. Petey is only paying attention to the hand signal because of: a) latency b) criteria c) chaining d) overshadowing - d) overshadowing Diseases transmitted from animals to humans are called: a) zoonotic b) contagious c) conditioned d) infectious - a) zoonotic The last tier to be used for training on the humane hierarchy: a) R- b) environmental antecedent c) P- d) P+ - d) P+ Whenever Sue accidentally drops food on the floor, Tate runs toward it even those Sue says, "Leave it." There are no consequences for Tate eating the food, so he continues ignoring Sue's cue. This is: a) learned helplessness b) adaptation c) learned irrelevance

d) overlearning - c) learned irrelevance Champ barks shrilly whenever the Amazon truck pulls up in front of his house, and he won't stop until it leaves. This is: a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - b) R- Distance increasing behaviors include all except: a) snapping b) lunging c) tail lowering d) tongue licking - c) tail lowering Reducing the significance of a prompt or lure is: a) fading b) shaping c) targeting d) capturing - a) fading A dog who feels frightened and anxious generally has most of his body weight: a) toward the front b) toward the back c) evenly distributed d) in a curved position - b) toward the back To introduce a new cue for a skill the dog has already learned: a) the old cue must come before the new cue b) the new cue must come before the old cue c) present the old and new cues at the same time d) focus only on the new cue - b) the new cue must come before the old cue When a dog performs a behavior regardless of environment, change in handler or other change in circumstance, we say he has achieved: a) discrimination b) conditioned response c) latency d) generalization - d) generalization Sparky became very agitated when the newborn baby in the house would cry. But after a week, he barely noticed the crying. This is: a) sensitization b) habituation

c) counterconditioning d) neutral stimulus - b) habituation All of the following are true about bloat except: a) the dog's gums turn white b) the dog can die within 20 min c) it most often occurs in deep-chested dogs d) the dog's abdomen feels hard - a) the dog's gums turn white The difference between extinction and negative punishment is: a) there must be a reinforcement history for negative punishment b) negative punishment is classical conditioning c) there must be a reinforcement history for extinction d) extinction is similar to positive punishment - c) there must be a reinforcement history for extinction Lucy barks every night at 2am to go out. Kristen lives in an apartment and is worried about waking her neighbors, so she gets up and takes the dog out every night. Why does Lucy keep barking? a) R+ b) R- c) P+ d) P- - a) R+ Rewarding a dog only when he sits facing straight forward and giving good eye contact is differential reinforcement of: a) other behavior b) incompatible behavior c) excellent behavior d) alternate behavior - c) excellent behavior Tucker loves lying on the fluffy pillow at the end of the couch. When the other dog in the house approaches him, Tucker growls until the other dog walks away. Using the ABCP formula, what is the prediction: a) other dog approaches b) other dog leaves c) growling is reinforced d) other dog will stop approaching - c) growling is reinforced Tucker loves lying on the fluffy pillow at the end of the couch. When the other dog in the house approaches him, Tucker growls until the other dog walks away. Using the ABCP formula, what is the behavior: a) Tucker growls b) growling is weakened

c) growling is reinforced d) other dog will stop approaching - a) Tucker growls Tucker loves lying on the fluffy pillow at the end of the couch. When the other dog in the house approaches him, Tucker growls until the other dog walks away. Using the ABCP formula, what is the antecedent: a) other dog approaches b) other dog leaves c) Tucker lies on the pillow d) Tucker growls - a) other dog approaches Tucker loves lying on the fluffy pillow at the end of the couch. When the other dog in the house approaches him, Tucker growls until the other dog walks away. Using the ABCP formula, what is the consequence: a) other dog approaches b) other dog leaves c) Tucker lies on the pillow d) Tucker growls - b) other dog leaves Jill wants Pepsi to walk at her side. So every time he is next to her hip and not tugging on the leash, she treats him. This is: a) variable interval reinforcement b) fixed ratio reinforcement c) variable ratio reinforcement d) continuous reinforcement - d) continuous reinforcement This disease affects the kidneys and liver and is especially prevalent in warm areas: a) distemper b) leptospirosis c) influenza d) rabies - b) leptospirosis A dog who is excited but calm enough to focus during training is in a state of: a) appeasement b) submission c) overlearning d) eustress - d) eustress Marley dislikes his harness. You tell your client to put it on the floor a distance away from Marley and when he looks at it or approaches it, to give him a treat. This is: a) desensitization, then counterconditioning b) counterconditioning, then desensitization c) R- then R+ d) P- then R+ - a) desensitization, then counterconditioning

A conditioned stimulus loses its value if presented frequently without reinforcement: a) aversive b) extinction c) deprivation d) flooding - b) extinction To help a dog over his fear of the vacuum cleaner, you first let him observe it at a distance where he doesn't react. You then reward him with a treat. This is a) sensitization b) capturing c) desensitization d) exposing - c) desensitization Rocky is dog-reactive so on his walks, Clare says "look at me" when another dog approaches. Then she treats Rocky when he gives eye contact. This is: a) management b) R+ c) R- d) P- - b) R+ Rocky is dog-reactive so on his walks, Clare crosses to the other side of the street when another dog approaches. She only returns to her previous spot when the other dog is out of sight. This is: a) management b) R+ c) R- d) P- - a) management You should include all the following as a good practice for your business except: a) ensuring dogs are properly groomed b) getting clients to sign confidentiality forms c) having emergency plans for "just in case" situations d) taking notes after each training session - a) ensuring dogs are properly groomed You should teach the most challenging skill at what point in your class: a) only to dogs you think can master it b) at the start of class c) at the end of class d) at any time - b) at the start of class LIMA stands for: a) Least Invasive, Moderately Aversive b) Least Intrusive, Moderately Aversive

c) Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive d) Least Invasive, Minimally Aversive - c) Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive Requirements for applying to take the CPDT-KA exam include all of the following except: a) At least 300 hours of dog training/handling experience b) At least 75 hours of working with shelter dogs c) Having a veterinarian or CPDT-KA trainer attest to your knowledge d) Signing and filing the LIMA Effective Behavior Intervention document - b) At least 75 hours of working with shelter dogs All CPDT-KA exam applicants must: a) Have a minimum of 2 years of college b) Experience working with service dogs c) Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent d) Have no more than one felony in the last five years - c) Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent According to the CCPDT Code of Ethics: a) Disclosure of client information should be done on a case-by-case basis b) You need a client's written consent to video their dog, but not necessarily to photograph the dog c) You should use positive reinforcement techniques whenever possible d) You are advised to report harsh treatment of dogs by other trainers to the CCPDT - c) You should use positive reinforcement techniques whenever possible CCPDT policy does not allow any of the following except: a) Helicoptering of dogs b) Applying a cattle prod to dogs c) Using more than one electric shock collar on a dog at a time d) Using a prong collar - d) Using a prong collar When dealing with a behavior issue, the first thing a trainer should do according to the Humane Hierarchy is: a) Reward the dog for doing an appropriate behavior b) Recommend a vet appointment to ensure the dog is physically healthy c) Find a qualified behaviorist d) Crate the dog until he's calm - b) Recommend a vet appointment to ensure the dog is physically healthy All of the following might be considered aversive tools except: a) Citronella collar b) coin can c) martingale collar d) invisible fence - c) martingale collar

An advantage of a quick release collar buckle is that: a) A dog who is highly reactive on a walk can easily break away b) It naturally calms a fearful dog c) It removes a dog's natural urge to pull on a leash d) If a dog's collar gets caught on something, it can easily be unclasped - d) If a dog's collar gets caught on something, it can easily be unclasped A martingale collar is also known as: a) flat collar b) pinch collar c) limited slip collar d) easy walk collar - c) limited slip collar All of the following can be a problem with a harness that doesn't fit well except: a) It causes him to resource guard b) It rubs against the dog's skin c) It gets in the way of his leg movement d) It restricts his airway - a) It causes him to resource guard Head halters work by: a) R- followed by R+ b) R+ followed by P- c) P- followed by R- d) P+ followed by R- - d) P+ followed by R- All of the following are problems with retractable leashes except: a) The leash can cut someone b) The handler often has little control over the dog c) It teaches the dog it's OK to walk ahead d) They can be used to teach recall - d) They can be used to teach recall Once the clicker becomes a conditioned stimulus, it can become a: a) Desensitizer b) Unconditional reinforcer c) Secondary reinforcer d) Counter-conditioner - c) Secondary reinforcer 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 - a) management