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Which
of the following animals is
the ancestor of the dog |
jackal
wolf
coyote
dingo
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Why
are the first 3 months of
a dogs life so very important |
Dogs have experiences at this
age which will set their
standards at a later age.
The first 3 months
are not so very important. A dog can
also have experiences at any later
time in its life.
During this time, the
brain develops particularly rapidly.
Dogs develop their
ties with their owners irrevocably
during this time.
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Is
it important for the development
of the puppy if its first
year it receives a lot of
outside stimulus |
Yes,
the more stimulation a puppy has, the more
connections are established in
the neural paths of the
brain.
Yes,
because the effect of different types of stimulation
result in the puppy
having more self-confidence and a
greater sense of security in dealing
with new and
different situations.
No,
the puppy is still too young to deal with too much
stimulation.
No,
because the development of the brain does not
depend on stimulation, but
occurs automatically.
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Which
points are important in the
training of a puppy |
One should never start
training a young puppy, but
basically only start after the dog has reached
6 months
of age.
Puppies have a very
short attention-span at a young
age.
One should never
physically punish a young puppy, as
it may lose its trust of
humans.
It is best if a young
puppy is together with a grown-up
dog, as the older dog will take over
most of the
training.
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What
is the basic disposition of
a dog |
Dogs are hunter-carnivores.
Dogs were made to be man's companion.
They are
totally dependent on humans and cannot exist on their
own, as
would not be able to find food.
Dogs are social animals that live in
packs and get along
well in a group relationship.
Dogs are carrion eaters and so
constantly search for
dead animals.
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Which
of the following is important
before acquiring a dog |
Is it possible for
me to give this dog a safe,
comfortable and healthy life for at least
12-15 years
Does this breed of
dog fit with my lifestyle and
surroundings
The dog should be a
descendant of the best of his
breed
Can I financially
afford to care for this dog, whatever
may come food, toys, health care,
grooming, etc
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Is
the so called biting inhibition
hereditary |
No, biting-inhibition must be
learned at a young age,
through play with other dogs and humans.
Yes, otherwise puppies would
harm each other during
play.
Yes, otherwise they would
bite their owners.
Yes, although there are
breeds that do not naturally
have this inhibition.
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How
can you tell if one dog is
dominant over another |
It lies down and wags its
tail.
It makes itself important
(tail up, ears forward, stiff
posture) and doesn't break
eye-contact.
It barks and puts back its
ears.
It puts its nose or paw on
the back of the other dog.
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Which
calming signals does a dog
use |
Licking its nose.
Scratching
itself.
Looking away.
A strong forward looking
stare.
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A
young puppy or even a child
is pestering an adult dog
What reactions would be normal
and typical for the adult
dog |
Growling.
Baring
its teeth.
The
dog does nothing, as puppies and children have
no bounds in their
foolishness as far as the adult dog
is concerned.
Snapping
or biting if the adult dog feels that the
situation requires
it.
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What
effect does frequent and extended
kennel enclosure have on the
character development of a
puppy |
The
dog learns to stay on his own.
Dogs
develop a deficiency in social behavior towards
people and other
dogs.
Problems
regarding house training the puppy.
The
dog becomes healthier and more able to resist
illness.
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