Dog Walker Certificate Dog Behavior and Body Language

Question 1

A dog holds its tail high and stiff while staring at another dog. What does this body language most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Dominance and potential aggression

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Playful excitement

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Submission and fear

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Relaxed contentment

Question 2

Which of the following is a classic 'calming signal' dogs use to de-escalate tension?

Accepted Answer

Yawning

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Growling

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Jumping up

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Barking loudly

Question 3

A dog approaches you in a low crouch with its tail tucked. What is the most likely emotional state?

Accepted Answer

Fear or anxiety

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Excitement

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Aggression

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Playfulness

Question 4

What does a 'play bow' (front end down, back end up) typically signal in dogs?

Accepted Answer

An invitation to play

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Submission to a dominant dog

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Preparation to attack

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Illness or pain

Question 5

A dog repeatedly licks its lips when being approached by a stranger. This behavior most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

The dog is stressed or anxious

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The dog is hungry

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The dog wants to play

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The dog is showing affection

Question 6

When two dogs meet on a walk, which approach is generally considered the safest to allow?

Accepted Answer

Curved, side-by-side sniffing approach

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Head-on, direct face-to-face approach

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One dog jumping onto the other immediately

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Allowing both dogs to pull toward each other on tight leashes