Dog Training and Team Dynamics

The speaker shares her lifelong love for animals, influenced by her family's military background. She faced gender bias when pursuing dog training in the military but overcame it by proving her capabilities. Despite being the only woman in her class and given a challenging dog, she succeeded in training and demonstrated her skills in a male-dominated environment.

What did the narrator often bring home as a child?

• Books

• Flowers

• Toys

• Birds and squirrels

What was the narrator's father's profession?

• Doctor

• Teacher

• Military command sergeant major

• Engineer

Why did the company commander hesitate to send the narrator to dog school?

• She had a different job

• She was too young

• She lacked experience

• She was a woman

Where did the narrator receive her dog training?

• Camp Lejeune

• Lain Air Force Base

• Fort Bragg

• Fort Hood

What was unique about the dog assigned to the narrator in her class?

• It was the largest dog

• It was a 'green' dog

• It was a rescue dog

• It was already trained

What type of dogs were popular among the men in the '70s?

• Macho and ferocious

• Small and friendly

• Playful and energetic

• Quiet and obedient

What breeds made up the narrator's dog, King?

• Beagle and Bulldog

• Labrador and Shepherd

• Husky and Dalmatian

• Poodle and Terrier

How did the narrator's team view her dog's tracking abilities?

• They were supportive

• They were indifferent

• They were skeptical

• They were impressed

What was the narrator's position on her dog team?

• Only female member

• Trainer

• Team leader

• Veterinarian

What did the narrator's dog enjoy doing?

• Playing fetch

• Taking naps

• Having his picture taken

• Barking at strangers