Dog Behavior

Factors that influence diverse behaviors in dogs include:

• Genetics, environment, and training

• Only genetics

• Only environment

• Only training

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Which breed is known for high energy and strong herding instincts?

• Labrador Retrievers

• Border Collies

• German Shepherds

• Rottweilers

What is the primary characteristic of Labrador Retrievers?

• Protective and alert

• High energy

• Friendly, excellent retrievers

• Strong herding instincts

Some key training methods for dogs include:

• Positive reinforcement, clicker training, and socialization

• Negative reinforcement, isolation, and punishment

• Ignoring the dog, yelling, and inconsistency

• Feeding treats only when misbehaving

Which breeds are considered guard breeds?

• Border Collies

• Labrador Retrievers

• Rottweilers and German Shepherds

• None of the above

What type of training do service dogs undergo?

• Basic obedience

• Intensive training to assist humans

• Agility training

• No training

Agility dogs are trained for what purpose?

• To assist humans

• For competition and quick response

• To be therapy dogs

• To be guard dogs

A dog's surroundings impact its behavior and temperament.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is an environmental factor that affects a dog's behavior?

• Diet

• Breed

• Age

• Training

Shelter dogs might show anxiety because:

• they are in a new environment

• they have plenty of space

• they are well-fed

• they are with familiar people