TOV – Pop quiz Part 1 – Partners with Paws

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Multiple Choice

1. According to the seminar, who decides what the message actually was in a communication exchange?(required)

A. The sender B. The trainer C. The receiver D. The observer

2. What does “congruence” refer to in communication?(required)

A. Using rewards consistently B. Matching words with body language, tone, and expression C. Repeating cues clearly D. Reducing distractions

3. Which component of communication is most salient to dogs?(required)

A. Spoken words B. Syntax C. Body movement and posture D. Vocabulary size

4. What does the term “saliency” mean in the context of training?(required)

A. How often a cue is repeated B. How loud a trainer speaks C. How noticeable a cue is in the environment D. How valuable a reward is

5. Why are whistles and clickers often more effective than verbal cues?(required)

A. Dogs enjoy mechanical sounds B. They replace the need for treats C. They are more salient and distinct than everyday speech D. Dogs are trained to prefer them

6. What is “blocking” in dog training?(required)

A. Physically stopping a dog B. Using food incorrectly C. Presenting a new cue at the same time as a familiar one D. Ignoring incorrect behaviour

7. Why should trainers avoid speaking and moving at the same time when teaching a cue?(required)

A. It confuses the dog emotionally B. Dogs focus more on body movement than words C. It reduces motivation D. It increases frustration

8. Which posture is most likely to increase pressure on a dog?

A. Standing sideways B. Dogs focus more on body movement than words C. Leaning back D. Sitting on the floor

True or False

9. A dog that performs a cue at home should automatically perform it in public.

10. Dogs primarily rely on verbal language to understand the world.

11. Giving a dog a treat always reduces social pressure.

12. Rolling onto the back always means a dog wants belly rubs.

Short Answer

13. In your own words, explain what “be curious, not furious” means.

14. Why is it important to say a cue, pause, and then move?

15. Name two things that may be more salient to a dog than a verbal command.

16. Why might a dog that loves walks still run away when the harness appears?

Scenario / Application

17. If a handler says “sit” while bending forward and pointing. Later, the dog does not respond to the verbal cue alone. What training principle explains this?

18. A dog backs away when approached. According to the seminar, what should the human do?

Reflection / Understanding

19. Why is it incorrect to say “I wasn’t threatening the dog” after a negative reaction?

20. How does context influence learning and behaviour?