Training Program Quiz

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What breed is your dog? (If mixed, please select the predominant breed in the mix)

  • A.
    Airedale Terrier
  • B.
    Akita
  • C.
    Alaskan Malamute
  • D.
    American Foxhound
  • E.
    American Staffordshire Terrier/ American Pit Bull Terrier
  • F.
    Australian Cattle Dog
  • G.
    Australian Shepherd
  • H.
    Basenji
  • I.
    Basset Hound
  • J.
    Beagle
  • K.
    Belgian Malinois
  • L.
    Bernedoodle
  • M.
    Bernese Mountain Dog
  • N.
    Bloodhound
  • O.
    Border Collie
  • P.
    Boxer
  • Q.
    Brittany
  • R.
    Bull Terrier
  • S.
    Bullmastiff
  • T.
    Cane Corso
  • U.
    Chesapeake Bay Retriever
  • V.
    Chow
  • W.
    Cocker Spaniel
  • X.
    Coonhound (Blue Tick, Redbone, Plott)
  • Y.
    Corgi
  • Z.
    Dalmatian
  • A.
    Doberman Pinscher
  • B.
    Dogues De Bordeaux
  • C.
    English Bulldog
  • D.
    English Mastiff
  • E.
    English Springer Spaniel
  • F.
    Flat Coated Retriever
  • G.
    French Bulldog
  • H.
    German Pointer (short or wirehaired)
  • I.
    German Shepherd
  • J.
    Goldendoodle
  • K.
    Great Dane
  • L.
    Great Pyrenees
  • M.
    Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
  • N.
    Irish Wolfhound
  • O.
    Labradoodle
  • P.
    Labrador Retriever
  • Q.
    Lagotti Romagnoli
  • R.
    Newfoundland
  • S.
    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
  • T.
    Old English Sheepdog
  • U.
    Other
  • V.
    Pitbull
  • W.
    Pointer
  • X.
    Poodle
  • Y.
    Portuguese Water Dog
  • Z.
    Rhodesian Ridgeback
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    Rottweiler
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    Samoyed
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    Schnauzer
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    Scottish Terrier
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    Setter (Irish, English, Gordon)
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    Shar Pei
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    Shetland Sheepdog
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    Siberian Husky
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    St. Bernard
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    Vizsla
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    Weimaraner
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    Wheaten Terrier
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    Whippet
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    Golden Retriever
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    Collie
• 2.
  How much time are you willing to devote to dog training each day?

  • A.
    0-15 minutes
  • B.
    15-30 minutes
  • C.
    30-45 minutes
  • D.
    45-60 minutes
• 3.
  Select the option that best describes how your dog spends time outside

  • A.
    Walking on a leash or in a neighborhood park
  • B.
    In my front or backyard on a lead or run
  • C.
    In my front or backyard in a designated containment area
  • D.
    Roaming my property (free range)
• 4.
  Select the option below that best describes your dog’s outdoor space

  • A.
    Publicly used spaces also used by other people and their pets   
  • B.
    Small open area bordered by other properties (1/4 acre or less) 
  • C.
    Small open area with obstructions (pools, sheds, land formations) or woods (1/4 acre or less)
  • D.
    Moderate open area bordered by other properties (1/4 -3/4 acre)
  • E.
    Moderate open area with obstructions (pools, sheds, land formations) or woods (1/4 -3/4 acre) 
  • F.
    Large open area to run and play (such as a big backyard or open field) (3/4 acre+)
• 5.
  How do you feel about the use of static correct in dog training?

  • A.
    I would never use static correction while training my dog.  
  • B.
    It’s not my first choice of training method, but I would be open to using electronic stimulation if it was necessary to keep my dog safe.
  • C.
    Static correction is a quick and effective way of training your dog.
  • D.
    I am not sure.
• 6.
  If I scold my dog, he reacts by:

  • A.
    Fearfully running away or cowering
  • B.
    Tries to lighten the mood or apologize by nuzzling me, bringing me a toy, or initiating play
  • C.
    Ignores me
  • D.
    Challenging me by growling, stiffening and staring, or moving towards me in an offensive way
• 7.
  How fearful/anxious would you consider your dog to be?

  • A.
    Very confident
  • B.
    Somewhat confident
  • C.
    Somewhat fearful/anxious
  • D.
    Very fearful/anxious
• 8.
  What level of training has your dog had?

  • A.
    I have not done any training with my dog.
  • B.
    I have trained my dog on my own at home.
  • C.
    I have attended a basic obedience class or worked with a trainer privately.
  • D.
    I have attended multiple obedience classes or private training lessons or have done extensive training at home.
• 9.
  Does your dog listen to you?

  • A.
    My dog is constantly seeking attention from me.
  • B.
    My dog is generally attentive to me if there are no other distractions around.
  • C.
    My dog only listens to me if I am firm with him or if I have food.
  • D.
    My dog rarely listens to me.
• 10.
  Does your dog display fear or anxiety around any of the following stimuli?

  • A.
    Fireworks
  • B.
    Thunderstorms
  • C.
    Unfamiliar people
  • D.
    Other animals
  • E.
    Loud noises
  • F.
    Walking on unfamiliar surfaces
  • G.
    Children
  • H.
    Skateboards, scooters, or rolling luggage
  • I.
    My dog has no fear or anxiety
• 11.
  How old is your dog?

  • A.
    Over 6 Months
  • B.
    Under 6 Months
• 12.
  What training tools or methods have you used with your dog? (Check all that apply)

  • A.
    Clicker
  • B.
    Treats/Lure-reward
  • C.
    Electronic Collar
  • D.
    Positive reinforcement
  • E.
    Choke Chain/Prong Collar
  • F.
    Spray bottle or can of pennies

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Training Plan C: Traditional

  Congratulations! Your dog is ready to begin with training plan C. We wish you many happy hours out in the yard!
• 2.
  Training Plan B: Mixed

  Congratulations! Your dog is ready to begin with Training Plan B. We wish you many happy hours out in the yard!
• 3.
  Training Plan A: Non-Adversive

  Congratulations! Your dog is ready to begin with Training Plan A. We wish you many happy hours out in the yard!