CDT Leash & Obedience Training 2

Question 1

A dog consistently pulls ahead on leash whenever it sees another dog. Which management strategy is most effective in the short term while training is ongoing?

Accepted Answer

Use a head halter to physically redirect the dog's head

Answer

A head halter (e.g., Gentle Leader) redirects the dog's head, reducing pulling force and giving the handler control while counter-conditioning proceeds.

Question 2

During loose-leash walking, a trainer uses the 'be a tree' method. What does this involve?

Accepted Answer

Stopping all forward movement the instant the leash becomes taut

Answer

The 'be a tree' method means the handler stops completely and becomes still the moment the leash tightens, teaching the dog that tension stops forward progress.

Question 3

A dog trained with a choke chain has learned to walk nicely only when wearing it. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Equipment dependency

Answer

Equipment dependency occurs when a dog performs a behavior only in the presence of a specific tool rather than generalizing the behavior across contexts.

Question 4

Which criterion should a trainer increase LAST when teaching a formal heel position?

Accepted Answer

Distractions

Answer

Distractions represent the hardest criterion to add and should be introduced only after the dog reliably heels with good duration and positional precision in a low-distraction environment.

Question 5

A client reports their dog sits on command at home but refuses to sit on leash during walks. The BEST explanation is:

Accepted Answer

The behavior has not been generalized to the outdoor environment

Answer

Dogs do not automatically generalize trained behaviors across environments; the 'sit' cue must be proofed in multiple locations for reliable outdoor compliance.

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CDT Leash & Obedience Training 2