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Puppy Parent Orientation Quiz
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Which of the following is true about socialization?
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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:
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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:
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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?
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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?
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Tail wagging
Lip licking
Exploration
Laying on bed
Which of the following is recommended for crate training?
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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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