Dog Training Behavior Problem Solving 2

Question 1

A dog barks excessively when left alone but is quiet when the owner is home. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Separation anxiety

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Territorial aggression

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Poor diet

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Hearing loss

Question 2

What is the best first step to address a dog that jumps on guests?

Accepted Answer

Ignore the jumping and reward four-on-the-floor

Answer

Knee the dog in the chest

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Yell 'no' loudly

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Lock the dog away during visits

Question 3

A dog growls when approached while eating. This behavior is called:

Accepted Answer

Resource guarding

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Redirected aggression

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Fear imprinting

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Displacement

Question 4

Which approach best reduces leash reactivity toward other dogs?

Accepted Answer

Counter-conditioning at a sub-threshold distance

Answer

Tightening the leash and pulling away

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Allowing nose-to-nose greetings immediately

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Punishing the dog when it lunges

Question 5

A puppy chews furniture when teething. What is the most appropriate solution?

Accepted Answer

Provide appropriate chew toys and redirect

Answer

Apply bitter spray and stop supervising

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Crate the puppy 12 hours a day

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Withhold food until chewing stops

Question 6

Digging in the yard is often best resolved by:

Accepted Answer

Providing more exercise and a designated digging area

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Filling holes with the dog's feces

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Never letting the dog outside again

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Spraying the dog with water each time

Question 7

What does 'flooding' refer to in behavior modification, and why is it discouraged?

Accepted Answer

Overwhelming exposure that can worsen fear

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Gradual exposure that builds confidence

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Rewarding calm behavior repeatedly

Answer

Using water to interrupt behavior