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1. Where does dog socialization generally take place?

a. On MSRPAC property only.b. On MSRPAC property and the adjacent Fremont Street.c. On MSRPAC property and four select areas in the community. Invalid Input

2. What does the 10-foot rule mean?

a. It means that all dogs must stay 10 feet away from the main gate at all timesb. Dogs must be kept at least 10 feet away from other dogsc. Dogs must be on a 10 foot leash Invalid Input

3. When is it okay to let a large dog off leash at the Center?

a. Never. Large dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.b. Large dogs may be off leash in all play yards.c. Large dogs may be off leash in the play yards with exception of the “green” yard/ agility yard. Invalid Input

4. On a warm day, how do you know the asphalt is too hot for a dog’s paws to walk on?

a. When it’s less than 75 degrees F.b. When the dog doesn’t show any signs of overheating such as panting and a racing heart.c. When I can put my bare hand on the asphalt and can comfortably keep it there for 15 seconds or longer. Invalid Input

5. How should you praise a dog?

a. As enthusiastically as possibleb. Calmly and consistentlyc. You should rarely praise a dog at all Invalid Input

6. What color collar does a small dog that is easy to handle wear?

a. Yellowb. Greenc. Black Invalid Input

7. Which color refers to a dog with minor behavioral issues?

a. Blackb. Bluec. Red Invalid Input

8. What color stands for a dog that is more difficult to handle?

a. Blackb. Redc. Orange Invalid Input

9. What does a blue tag attached to any dog collar mean?

a. The dog just had surgery and is not allowed to play in the play yard and the waterb. The dog is aggressivec. The dog had surgery and is not supposed to get socialized at all Invalid Input

10. What sign in a dog’s body language can be a potential red flag?

a. Wiggly bodyb. Stiff body and closed mouthc. Wagging tail and wiggly body Invalid Input

11. What is the best thing to do when the dog you are walking is reacting to another dog?

a. To let both dogs meet and sniff one anotherb. To continue walking past the other dog while ignoring himc. To turn and walk in a different direction Invalid Input

12. What is the purpose of the Stop, Stay, Change Direction technique?

a. To correct a pulling dog with physical forceb. It is a vocal reprimand for a dog that pullsc. To make the dog turn on his own and follow you Invalid Input

13. When is the right timing to stop, stay and change direction?

a. Every 10 secondsb. Every 30 secondsc. Once the dog puts strain on the leash and walks in front of you Invalid Input

14. What is crucial when performing a left hand turn?

a. To hold the leash in your left handb. To make sharp 90 degree turnsc. To move in a circular motion Invalid Input

15. Which interactions with a dog do you log in the socialization log?

a. Walks/Exercise onlyb. All out-of-kennel interactionsc. All interactions Invalid Input

16. You have picked the dog you want to socialize. When do you sign the dog out in the socialization log?

a. Before the interactionb. After the interactionc. It doesn’t matter as long as you log the interaction Invalid Input

17. If a dog’s name isn’t listed on the socialization log…

a. It means that there is no need to log any socialization for this particular dogb. I should add his name to the bottom of the list and socialize himc. It means that the dog must not be socialized at this time Invalid Input

18. Why do we socialize the puppies in their kennels as opposed to taking them out on a walk?

a. Because they haven’t learned how to walk on a leash yetb. Because they haven’t been fully vaccinated and their immune system isn’t strong enough to withstand potential diseasesc. Because they will need to be bathed after each exposure to the outside world Invalid Input

19. What do you do when you notice any medical or behavioral issues in a dog?

a. I should let staff knowb. I should fill out a Medical/ Behavior Alert formc. I should let staff know and fill out a Medical/ Behavior Alert Invalid Input

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