Kennel Basics
What must every kennel dog have at all times?
Breeds what AKC breed group were bred to assist hunters in the capture and retrieval of feathered game?
Sporting Group
What AKC breed group is the Golden Retriever in?
Sporting
Rewarding a behavior so it happens again is called what?
Positive Reinforcement
A wagging tail usually means the dog is what?
Stimulated
What should be worn when cleaning kennels?
PPE (gloves, scrubs, etc.)
All breeds in which AKC Breed Group were bred to pursue warm-blooded quarry?
Hound Group
What AKC breed groups is the Bloodhound in?
Hound
When teaching a new command, you should give the reward within how many seconds?
1-2 seconds
What does a tucked tail indicate?
Fear
What should you always be mindful of when working with animals?
The dog’s behavior/body language
Breeds in which AKC Group are dogkind’s punch-the-clock, blue-collar workers? They were developed to assist humans in some capacity—including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks and homes, and protecting their families.
Working Group
What AKC breed groups is the Chihuahua in?
Toy
What is the first command dogs usually learn?
Sit
When a dog is playing, what do they do with their body?
Play Bow
Why must disinfectant sit on the surface for a few minutes?
Contact time kills germs
The feisty, short-legged breeds in which AKC Group were first bred to go underground in pursuit of rodents and other vermin?
Terrier Group
What AKC breed groups is the Saint Bernard in?
Working
What side of your body should you ALWAYS walk your dog?
Left Side
What is the name of the distance a dog needs to feel safe around stressors?
Threshold or flight zone
What is the term for keeping dogs separated to prevent disease spread?
Isolation
The small breeds of which AKC Group come in enough coat types and colors to satisfy nearly any preference, but are all small enough to fit comfortably in the lap of their adored owners?
What AKC Breed group is the German Shepherd in?
Herding
What is the term for rewarding small steps toward a final behavior?
Shaping
Growling and barking are known as what type of signal?
Distance Increasing Signal