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1.

It is important for dogs to prove their dominance.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Dogs don't care about who is dominant over whom. This has no bearing in how they move through life. Rather, dogs are always working to get what they want and what is rewarding for them. If your dog races ahead of you up the stairs, it is not because he is showing his dominance. It is because he wants to be upstairs as soon as he possibly can!

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2.

Clicker training uses food to bribe dogs.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Bribing means to offer the dog a reward before you get the behavior. In clicker training, we offer the dog a reward AFTER we get the behavior.

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3.

My dog jumps on me to show his dominance.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Your dog jumps on you because it is rewarding to him. He jumps on you because he hasn't yet learned a better way of getting what he wants, which is usually your attention.

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4.

Clicker trained dogs won't behave without a clicker or treats.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
A clicker and treats are only used in the beginning to teach dogs NEW behaviors. Once the dog learns the behavior, we wean her off of the clicker. It is still a great idea to give treats occasionally, but a "good dog!" or favorite toy can serve as the reward instead.

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5.

Dogs will misbehave on purpose sometimes, just to spite us.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Dogs may have great memories, but they aren't capable of holding onto grudges like people can. If a dog is misbehaving, it is often because he doesn't understand what is being asked of him.

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6.

Feeding dogs human food does not encourage them to beg at the dinner table.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Feeding dogs from the table is what encourages begging at the table, not simply feeding them human food.

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7.

Bringing my puppy with me everywhere I go is great socialization for him.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Proper socialization is not about how many experiences a dog has, but the quality of those experiences.

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8.

Using a harness on my dog helps to keep her from pulling on the leash.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Harnesses can be safer to use than a collar on a dog that pulls, but they do not solve the problem of pulling. In fact, the comfort of the harness can actually encourage pulling. With some professional training, dogs can learn to walk with a loose leash.

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Fact Or Fiction?

It is important for dogs to prove their dominance.

Clicker training uses food to bribe dogs.

My dog jumps on me to show his dominance.

Clicker trained dogs won't behave without a clicker or treats.

Dogs will misbehave on purpose sometimes, just to spite us.

Feeding dogs human food does not encourage them to beg at the dinner table.

Bringing my puppy with me everywhere I go is great socialization for him.

Using a harness on my dog helps to keep her from pulling on the leash.