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Puppy Parent Orientation Quiz

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Which of the following is true about socialization?*
- It is when puppies learn everything they will ever know about the world
- It is important to expose your puppy to very stressful and fearful situations
- Roughly begins around 3 weeks of age and continues until about 12-18 weeks of age
- Once your puppy has interacted comfortably with one child, you can assume they are comfortable with all children

Safe socialization options for taking your puppy outside before they are fully immunized include which of the following:*
- Stroller
- Leash walk
- Off-leash walk
- Combination of carrying your puppy and putting them down on the ground for breaks

What is one of the best ways to teach your puppy about bite inhibition with other dogs?*
- Puppy playgroups
- Going on group walks
- Group training classes
- Watching other dogs play

Which of the following is a recommended technique discussed in the class for teaching puppies bite inhibition toward humans?*
- Consistent and contingent separations when they mouth you
- Holding the puppy’s mouth closed after the bite
- Make a noise and replace your hand (or whatever they bit) with a toy
- Both A and C

Which of the following was suggested in regard to potty training your puppy?*
- Let the puppy make a mistake so you learn where and when they do it
- Set them up for success by taking them out often and watching them closely when inside
- Leave the puppy outside
- Scold the puppy when they make a mistake

How can you use positive reinforcement to help potty train your puppy?*
- Praise and reward when they go potty in the correct location
- Rub their nose in the accident
- Verbally scold them and take them outside
- Praise and reward when they go potty inside

We strongly advocate for the use of positive reinforcement as opposed to punishment for training dogs and puppies. This is because punishment can lead to which of the following:*
- Detrimental to the human-animal bond
- Stressful for the animal
- Influential to creating aggressive behaviors in the animal
- All of the above

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement training?*
- Pushing your puppy's rear end down until they sit
- Pulling on the leash to stop your puppy from pulling
- Saying “yes” and providing a treat reward when the puppy randomly does something we like
- Ignoring the puppy when it gets too excited

Which of the following is a behavioral sign that could mean your puppy is feeling anxious or fearful?*
- Tail wagging
- Lip licking
- Exploration
- Laying on bed

Which of the following is recommended for crate training?*
- Start by taking the door off
- Place rewards inside the crate throughout the day such as food, treats and toys
- Start closing the door for very short periods and gradually increase how long your puppy is in the crate with the door closed
- All of the above

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