SSI ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR EXAM QUESTIONS
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In what ways is correction an effective tool when working with a dog?
Correction is an effective tool as it can decrease behavior, such as a dog dashing after
a squirrel. Once the dog is trained to understand what correction means, it can also be
a communication tool to let the dog know that it needs do change its' behavior.
In what ways is correction NOT an effective tool when working with a dog?
Since correction decreases behavior, it's not an effective tool if your desired outcome is
to reinforce new behaviors. If used too frequently or ineffectively, it can damage the
trainer's relationship with the dog. If used when a dog is showing signs of fear or
anxiety, it can also significantly increase the chances of making the fear or anxiety
worse, while damaging the trust the dog has in the handler.
What are common signs of heat stroke in a dog?
Excessive panting and drooling, labored breathing, unwilling to move around or respond
to direction, vomiting, diarrhea, stumbling, collapsing
What is the purpose of ADI?
To establish and promote standards of excellence worldwide in all areas of Assistance
Dog acquisition, training, breeding, behavior, and partnership.
Why is ADI important to Canine Companions and you as a future trainer?
We want to ensure we are upholding to these standards and promote the very best care
and well-being of our dogs and partnerships. It is important to us as future trainers
because we will be become certified through their trainer certification program.
What are signs of stress in a dog?
Displacement behaviors such as scratching, sniffing, yawning, or excessive licking, in
addition to shutting down or being inattentive to direction
What are puppy raisers? What does Canine Companions require of puppy
raisers?
Puppy raisers are volunteers who raise the puppy from 8 weeks of age to 1.5 years and
train over 30 basic commands while providing a variety of socialization opportunities.
Canine Companions requires that puppy raisers take their puppy to two obedience
classes a month and send monthly progress reports of how training is going, as well as
ensure overall wellbeing and care of the puppy.
How does one take a dog's temperature?
Lubricate the tip of a thermometer and insert into dog's anus 1-3 inches deep and hold it
steady for temperature to be taken.
What is shaping and successive approximations in dog training?
Shaping is composed of reinforcing successive approximations or baby steps toward
the end goal behavior so that you can continue to progress over multiple sessions until
you reach desired behavior.
What is stimulus control?
Having a known behavior executed 80% of the time (100% is too unrealistic)
What does stimulus control imply?
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In what ways is correction an effective tool when working with a dog?
Correction is an effective tool as it can decrease behavior, such as a dog dashing after
a squirrel. Once the dog is trained to understand what correction means, it can also be
a communication tool to let the dog know that it needs do change its' behavior.
In what ways is correction NOT an effective tool when working with a dog?
Since correction decreases behavior, it's not an effective tool if your desired outcome is
to reinforce new behaviors. If used too frequently or ineffectively, it can damage the
trainer's relationship with the dog. If used when a dog is showing signs of fear or
anxiety, it can also significantly increase the chances of making the fear or anxiety
worse, while damaging the trust the dog has in the handler.
What are common signs of heat stroke in a dog?
Excessive panting and drooling, labored breathing, unwilling to move around or respond
to direction, vomiting, diarrhea, stumbling, collapsing
What is the purpose of ADI?
To establish and promote standards of excellence worldwide in all areas of Assistance
Dog acquisition, training, breeding, behavior, and partnership.
Why is ADI important to Canine Companions and you as a future trainer?
We want to ensure we are upholding to these standards and promote the very best care
and well-being of our dogs and partnerships. It is important to us as future trainers
because we will be become certified through their trainer certification program.
What are signs of stress in a dog?
Displacement behaviors such as scratching, sniffing, yawning, or excessive licking, in
addition to shutting down or being inattentive to direction
What are puppy raisers? What does Canine Companions require of puppy
raisers?
Puppy raisers are volunteers who raise the puppy from 8 weeks of age to 1.5 years and
train over 30 basic commands while providing a variety of socialization opportunities.
Canine Companions requires that puppy raisers take their puppy to two obedience
classes a month and send monthly progress reports of how training is going, as well as
ensure overall wellbeing and care of the puppy.
How does one take a dog's temperature?
Lubricate the tip of a thermometer and insert into dog's anus 1-3 inches deep and hold it
steady for temperature to be taken.
What is shaping and successive approximations in dog training?
Shaping is composed of reinforcing successive approximations or baby steps toward
the end goal behavior so that you can continue to progress over multiple sessions until
you reach desired behavior.
What is stimulus control?
Having a known behavior executed 80% of the time (100% is too unrealistic)
What does stimulus control imply?
