Animal Training Quiz

What is the main idea of 'A Dog's Best Friend'?

• Animal training is not worth the effort.

• All animals need professional training.

• Dogs and trainers work together for different purposes.

• Dogs and trainers work to break bad habits.

What is the purpose of paragraphs 1 and 2?

• to explain the dangers of dog training

• to give an example of a dog and its trainer

• to explain what different types of trainers do

• to list different things animals can be trained to do

Which detail from the text shows that dog training can be a tiresome job?

• 'To prepare for this life-saving work, Labrada and Halo trained around the country.' (Paragraph 2)

• 'At a minimum, trainers need a high school diploma, but many seek additional schooling and credentials.' (Paragraph 12)

• 'On average, training a search and rescue dog takes over 600 hours, and trainers must practice consistency and patience as dogs learn.' (Paragraph 3)

• 'Labrada uses her relationship with Halo and observations of her behavior to help Halo manage stress and pressure.' (Paragraph 4)

How do dogs and their trainers work together?

• Dogs work independently without any guidance from their trainers.

• Trainers give commands and expect dogs to follow without question.

• Trainers and dogs develop a strong relationship and mutual trust.

• Trainers use punishment to control the behavior of the dogs.

What type of trainers prepare animals to assist people with disabilities?

• Zoo trainers

• Show trainers

• Obedience trainers

• Service dog trainers

What did show trainers have to prepare the sea lions for while filming the movie Nim's Island?

• To perform under the intense lights and cameras of a movie set

• To perform in a circus

• To perform in front of a live audience

• To perform in a water park

What did zoo trainers teach elephants to do during veterinary visits?

• To perform tricks for the visitors

• To cooperate with ultrasounds

• To play with other animals in the zoo

• To clean their own habitats

What is a major part of the job of an obedience trainer?

• To train animals for movies and shows

• To help people change their behavior so that their dog's behavior will change too

• To educate visitors about animals

• To handle animal hygiene and cleaning habitats

What is a challenging aspect of animal training mentioned in the text?

• Working regular hours and having weekends off

• Handling a lot of poop and animal hygiene

• Not needing any additional schooling or credentials

• Having a high school diploma as the only qualification

What qualifications do trainers need at a minimum?

• A scuba certification

• A high school diploma

• A bachelor's degree in zoology

• A certificate in animal training