Puppies Lesson 19

If brushing and combing is properly introduced. The puppy will associate brushing with

• grooming

• playing

• punishment

• playtime

Which of the following is a sign of severe stress

• biting

• heavy panting

• rolling over

• squirming

if you are cutting the puppies nails, and it begins crying or tries to bite you, what should you do?

• play with the puppy

• stop grooming immediately

• finish at least one nail

• call the owner

What is the proper way to discipline a squirmer

• loudly

• roughly

• firmly but gently

• loudly but calmly

When first introducing a puppy to clippers, you should turn on the clippers

• while talking to and petting the puppy

• and start quickly

• after playing with the puppy for a half hour

• and start on the head

A puppy that's crying because squirming or nipping didn't work is called a ____ crier.

• trial-and-error

• fearful

• dominant

• false

To avoidscaring a puppy, you should always speak to the puppy_____ voice

• rough

• frustrated

• loud

• soothing

If a puppy nips you while grooming, you should

• ignore the puppy and continue grooming without saying anything

• say "no" in a soft, quiet voice until the negative behaviors stops

• take a short break and play with the puppy until it calms down

• immediately stop grooming the puppy and put it in a crate

When is a good time to brush and comb a puppy

• after drying it

• before drying it

• before bathing it

• during play time

The difference between typical puppy behavior and stress signs is that the behavior

• leads to serious problems but stress signs indicate no serious problem

• can't be "worked through" but stress signs can

• can't be corrected, but the stress can be

• can be corrected, but stress often can't because it's a physical reaction