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your knowledge about dogs
- Are you an experienced
dog owner?
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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 |
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