Stage 11:Final Exam Study guide (dog
training) questions well answered
When beginning a private lesson with a 4-month-old puppy, his owner claims he is stubborn
and has used punishment when he had accidents in the home. Using the Humane Hierarchy
as your guide, what step of the hierarchy ladder must be addressed first before changing
this puppy's behavior? - correct answer ✔✔Antecedent Arrangements
A dog has learned to Sit whenever he hears the doorbell ring. What is this an example of?
(Stage 2 learning Theory) p.16 - correct answer ✔✔Operant conditioning- A dog has learned to
sit whenever he hears the doorbell.
As an owner watches television, her dog barks and then she pets him. The owner is petting
her dog to keep him quiet so she can hear the TV. Her dog continues to bark whenever she
watches television. What is this an example of? ( stage 2 learning theory p. 21) - correct answer
✔✔Positive reinforcement- is adding something dog absolutely loves, to increase a behavior.
Justin is teaching his puppy, River to wear a harness. Whenever he puts the harness on
River, he says "Yes" and softly pets her on the chest. After several training sessions, River
begins turning in the opposite direction whenever the harness is presented. From Rivers
perspective the harness is an example of? ( Stage 2 learning theory p. 21) - correct answer
✔✔Positive punishment- adding something dog finds unpleasant to decrease the behavior.
Which of the following is true about conditioned reinforcers? ( stage 2 learning theory p. 30) -
correct answer ✔✔A. Conditioned reinforcer becomes a consequence.
B. Dogs learn that a conditioned reinforcer predicts a good thing.
,C. Conditioned reinforcers are also called conditioned stimuli.
D. Conditioned reinforcers start as a neutral stimuli that becomes associated with a primary
reinforcer(s).
E. A, B and D
F. A, C and D
G. ALL The Above
Using counter-conditioning and desensitization, how would you teach a positive emotional
response in place of negative emotional response when a puppy dislikes wearing a leash?
( stage 2 learning theory p. 58) - correct answer ✔✔A. Give the puppy her meal right before
attaching a leash to her harness and then let her
drag it around the home.
B. Give the puppy high value treats in the presence of the leash (not attached yet). When
the puppy is comfortable, give her a high-value treat as you attach the leash, then
immediately detach it. Gradually increase the time the puppy wears the leash, only
moving on to the next step when she is comfortable.
C. Feed the puppy lots of treats when she wears her leash. Even if the puppy seems
uncomfortable, continue feeding her high-value treats, then detach the leash.
D. ALL the above
A dog was taught to Down on cue. The owner practices the Down cue when someone visits;
however, the dog ignores it. Which stage of learning should the client revisit? ( stage 2 learning
theory p. 46) - correct answer ✔✔Generalization- A dog learns to respond correctly to a cue in
different places with different people around distractions.
A dog gets excited and jumps up when his owner grabs his leash and harness. The owner
teaches her dog to sit calmly instead of jumping when she reaches for the leash and
, harness. What is this an example of? ( stage 2 learning theory p. 65) - correct answer
✔✔Operant counter -conditioning - changing the behavior to sit instead of jumping
Ben taught Smoky how to walk nicely on leash, even around high-level distractions such as
at a dog park. Ben would now like to wean Smoky off treats. What would you recommend?
( stage 2 learning theory p. 70) - correct answer ✔✔Use intermittent reinforcement-
intermittent schedule of reinforcement is the key to maintain a behavior.
. During the first day of basic group class, Sue is becoming frustrated with her dog. Lilly, a
young Labrador Retriever, is easily distracted by other dogs and clients in class. What is the
first question you should ask Sue? - correct answer ✔✔"What type of treats are you using? Oh,
you're using her kibble. Let's try using higher-
value treats such as hot dogs."
Simone is concerned about walking LB, her large Anatolian Shepherd. LB has pulled her
down onto the ground in the past. Simone was walking LB on a front-clip harness when she
was pulled down. Following the Humane Hierarchy and LIMA approach, what training
equipment would you recommend Simone try? - correct answer ✔✔Head halter
Nora has enrolled in your puppy class. She arrives during first day of class with Penelope, a
10-week-old Coton de Tuler. Penelope is wearing a body harness that is attached to a
retractable leash. Retractable leashes are not allowed in puppy group class, how should you
address this situation? - correct answer ✔✔A. "Hi Nora! Penelope is darling! Do you have
another leash for class? If not, I can grab a
4-foot leather leash for you to borrow."
B. "Oops! We do not allow those types of leashes in class, they are dangerous. Please
come pack when Penelope is wearing a regular leash."
C. "Hi Nora and Penelope, welcome to class! Could we switch out your retractable leash for
training) questions well answered
When beginning a private lesson with a 4-month-old puppy, his owner claims he is stubborn
and has used punishment when he had accidents in the home. Using the Humane Hierarchy
as your guide, what step of the hierarchy ladder must be addressed first before changing
this puppy's behavior? - correct answer ✔✔Antecedent Arrangements
A dog has learned to Sit whenever he hears the doorbell ring. What is this an example of?
(Stage 2 learning Theory) p.16 - correct answer ✔✔Operant conditioning- A dog has learned to
sit whenever he hears the doorbell.
As an owner watches television, her dog barks and then she pets him. The owner is petting
her dog to keep him quiet so she can hear the TV. Her dog continues to bark whenever she
watches television. What is this an example of? ( stage 2 learning theory p. 21) - correct answer
✔✔Positive reinforcement- is adding something dog absolutely loves, to increase a behavior.
Justin is teaching his puppy, River to wear a harness. Whenever he puts the harness on
River, he says "Yes" and softly pets her on the chest. After several training sessions, River
begins turning in the opposite direction whenever the harness is presented. From Rivers
perspective the harness is an example of? ( Stage 2 learning theory p. 21) - correct answer
✔✔Positive punishment- adding something dog finds unpleasant to decrease the behavior.
Which of the following is true about conditioned reinforcers? ( stage 2 learning theory p. 30) -
correct answer ✔✔A. Conditioned reinforcer becomes a consequence.
B. Dogs learn that a conditioned reinforcer predicts a good thing.
,C. Conditioned reinforcers are also called conditioned stimuli.
D. Conditioned reinforcers start as a neutral stimuli that becomes associated with a primary
reinforcer(s).
E. A, B and D
F. A, C and D
G. ALL The Above
Using counter-conditioning and desensitization, how would you teach a positive emotional
response in place of negative emotional response when a puppy dislikes wearing a leash?
( stage 2 learning theory p. 58) - correct answer ✔✔A. Give the puppy her meal right before
attaching a leash to her harness and then let her
drag it around the home.
B. Give the puppy high value treats in the presence of the leash (not attached yet). When
the puppy is comfortable, give her a high-value treat as you attach the leash, then
immediately detach it. Gradually increase the time the puppy wears the leash, only
moving on to the next step when she is comfortable.
C. Feed the puppy lots of treats when she wears her leash. Even if the puppy seems
uncomfortable, continue feeding her high-value treats, then detach the leash.
D. ALL the above
A dog was taught to Down on cue. The owner practices the Down cue when someone visits;
however, the dog ignores it. Which stage of learning should the client revisit? ( stage 2 learning
theory p. 46) - correct answer ✔✔Generalization- A dog learns to respond correctly to a cue in
different places with different people around distractions.
A dog gets excited and jumps up when his owner grabs his leash and harness. The owner
teaches her dog to sit calmly instead of jumping when she reaches for the leash and
, harness. What is this an example of? ( stage 2 learning theory p. 65) - correct answer
✔✔Operant counter -conditioning - changing the behavior to sit instead of jumping
Ben taught Smoky how to walk nicely on leash, even around high-level distractions such as
at a dog park. Ben would now like to wean Smoky off treats. What would you recommend?
( stage 2 learning theory p. 70) - correct answer ✔✔Use intermittent reinforcement-
intermittent schedule of reinforcement is the key to maintain a behavior.
. During the first day of basic group class, Sue is becoming frustrated with her dog. Lilly, a
young Labrador Retriever, is easily distracted by other dogs and clients in class. What is the
first question you should ask Sue? - correct answer ✔✔"What type of treats are you using? Oh,
you're using her kibble. Let's try using higher-
value treats such as hot dogs."
Simone is concerned about walking LB, her large Anatolian Shepherd. LB has pulled her
down onto the ground in the past. Simone was walking LB on a front-clip harness when she
was pulled down. Following the Humane Hierarchy and LIMA approach, what training
equipment would you recommend Simone try? - correct answer ✔✔Head halter
Nora has enrolled in your puppy class. She arrives during first day of class with Penelope, a
10-week-old Coton de Tuler. Penelope is wearing a body harness that is attached to a
retractable leash. Retractable leashes are not allowed in puppy group class, how should you
address this situation? - correct answer ✔✔A. "Hi Nora! Penelope is darling! Do you have
another leash for class? If not, I can grab a
4-foot leather leash for you to borrow."
B. "Oops! We do not allow those types of leashes in class, they are dangerous. Please
come pack when Penelope is wearing a regular leash."
C. "Hi Nora and Penelope, welcome to class! Could we switch out your retractable leash for
