Dog Training Topics Quiz

What is said about the regulation of trainers?

• There is extensive regulation

• There is no regulation at all

• There is very little regulation

• Regulation is not mentioned

What kind of methods should trainers use?

• Methods that are unsafe and ineffective

• Methods that are safe, appropriate, and effective

• Methods that are complicated and untested

• Methods that rely on negative reinforcement

What type of reinforcement is recommended for use by trainers?

• Primary negative reinforcement

• Secondary positive reinforcement

• Primary positive reinforcement

• No reinforcement

How many categories of trainers are mentioned in the training methods?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which of the following is NOT a category of trainers listed in the training methods?

• Motivational

• Corrective

• Balanced

• Authoritative

What does a motivational trainer use for positive reinforcement in dog training?

• Adding toys

• Adding food

• Removing food

• Ignoring the dog

What is an example of negative punishment used by a motivational trainer?

• Giving a treat

• Yelling at the dog

• Removing attention

• Adding a toy

For which type of dogs is the motivational trainer method best suited?

• Aggressive dogs

• Fearful/submissive dogs

• Independent dogs

• Social dogs

What is the purpose of punishment in training methods?

• To increase behaviour

• To decrease behaviour

• To maintain behaviour

• To have no effect on behaviour

What does positive punishment involve?

• Removing a desirable stimulus

• Adding a desirable stimulus

• Adding an undesirable stimulus

• Removing an undesirable stimulus