CCTP 2-2 Canine Communication

Which of the following is NOT something that dogs try to communicate?

• Need for space
• Intentions
• Emotions
• Sorrow and repentance for something "bad" the dog had done hours before

Which is not one of the ways in which dogs communicate?

• Vocally
• Visually
• Vibrations
• Scent

What information can dogs gain through communicating through scent?

• Age, gender, previous locations traveled by the other dog
• Gender, health, and genetic quality of other dog
• Gender, health, temperament of other dog
• Current location or position of the dog that left a scent marker

On average, female dogs mark territory more than male dogs

• true
• false

Which body parts are NOT used by dogs to communicate?

• Eyes
• Ears
• Hackles
• Kidney

Ears that are held alert are a sign of:

• Alertness / assertiveness
• Submission
• Calming signals
• Extreme fear

A direct stare is a sign of:

• Fear
• Submission
• Friendliness
• Assertiveness / Focus

A closed mouth is a sign of:

• Playfulness.
• Seriousness
• Disinterest
• Calmness

The higher the tail is carried, the less threatening the signal.

• true
• false

A wagging tail is the sign of a happy dog.

• true
• false