Dog Training Behavior Problem Solving 3

Question 1

A dog suddenly becomes destructive and house-soiling after a household move. The most likely cause is:

Accepted Answer

Stress from environmental change

Answer

Dogs do not act out of spite; abrupt environmental changes commonly cause stress-related behaviors.

Question 2

Which is a sign that a dog's aggression may have a medical rather than behavioral root?

Accepted Answer

Sudden aggression coinciding with pain when touched

Answer

New aggression linked to being touched in a painful area suggests a medical issue requiring a vet check.

Question 3

The best way to interrupt mounting behavior in a socially excited dog is to:

Accepted Answer

Calmly redirect to an incompatible command like 'sit'

Answer

Redirecting to an incompatible behavior such as sit calmly interrupts mounting without escalating arousal.

Question 4

A dog fearful of thunderstorms paces and hides. A helpful management tool is:

Accepted Answer

Providing a safe den and using desensitization to recorded sounds

Answer

A safe space plus gradual sound desensitization helps a storm-phobic dog cope over time.

Question 5

What is the primary risk of using a shock collar to stop barking?

Accepted Answer

It can create fear and aggression through painful associations

Answer

Pain-based tools can cause fearful or aggressive fallout and damage trust.

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