Dog Training Advanced Obedience and Competition Training

Question 1

In AKC Novice obedience competition, what is the required heel position relative to the handler?

Accepted Answer

Dog's shoulder aligned with handler's left leg

Answer

Dog sits 2 feet ahead of handler

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Dog heels on the right side

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Dog remains 1 foot behind handler

Question 2

What does 'proofing' a behavior mean in advanced dog training?

Accepted Answer

Practicing a cue in varied environments and with distractions until the dog performs reliably

Answer

Teaching the dog a brand-new trick

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Correcting a dog's failure to obey

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Removing food rewards entirely from training

Question 3

Which principle describes teaching a dog to respond to a cue even when the handler is out of sight?

Accepted Answer

Distance and duration work

Answer

Latent inhibition

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Stimulus control

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Desensitization

Question 4

What is a 'go-out' exercise in AKC Utility obedience?

Accepted Answer

The dog runs straight ahead to a target point and sits on command

Answer

The dog retrieves a dumbbell from across the ring

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The dog jumps over a high jump on cue

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The dog performs a recall from a down position

Question 5

When teaching a formal retrieve, what common error causes a dog to drop the dumbbell before presenting it?

Accepted Answer

The trainer takes the dumbbell too quickly, teaching the dog to release early

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The dumbbell is too light

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The dog was taught to sit first

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The trainer uses too much praise

Question 6

In competition obedience, what does 'fronting' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The dog sitting directly in front of and facing the handler after a recall or retrieve

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The dog heeling in front of the handler's path

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The dog blocking distractions during an exercise

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A judge's evaluation of the dog's attention