CDT Aggression Assessment & Management 3

Question 1

A dog shows aggression toward people only when on leash but is friendly off leash. This phenomenon is commonly called:

Accepted Answer

Leash reactivity

Answer

Leash reactivity occurs when a dog feels frustrated or trapped by the leash, unable to flee or greet normally, which escalates into aggressive displays.

Question 2

The 'threshold' concept in aggression management refers to:

Accepted Answer

The stimulus intensity at which a dog transitions from tolerable stress to reactive behavior

Answer

Threshold is the tipping point where a dog moves from manageable arousal to a reactive or aggressive state in response to a stimulus.

Question 3

When a dog is 'over threshold,' the BEST immediate action for a trainer to take is:

Accepted Answer

Increase distance from the trigger and allow the dog to calm down

Answer

Removing the dog from proximity to the trigger allows the stress response to subside so the dog can return to a trainable state.

Question 4

Desensitization and counter-conditioning (DS/CC) for an aggressive dog involves:

Accepted Answer

Gradually exposing the dog to the trigger at sub-threshold levels while pairing it with something positive

Answer

DS/CC pairs sub-threshold exposure to the trigger with high-value reinforcement to change the dog's emotional response over time.

Question 5

A dog that has learned 'nothing works to stop the threat except biting' and skips warning signals has likely developed which pattern?

Accepted Answer

Learned aggression with suppressed warning signals

Answer

When previous warning signals (growling, snapping) have been punished away, dogs may skip to biting because it is the only effective response remaining.

(CDT) Certified Dog Trainer Practice Test

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CDT Aggression Assessment & Management 3