CCTP Level 1-Basic Care and Handling Section 2-2: Communication Exam

alertness or challenge

a body posture that is upright and leaning forward may indicate which of the following:

assertiveness/ focus

a direct stare is a sign of:

false

a wagging tail is the sign of a happy dog.

seriousness

a closed mouth is a sign of:

dog's level of arousal

the rate of the tail movement indicates:

sorrow and repentance for something "bad" the dog had done hours before

which of the following is NOT something that dogs try to communicate?

fear

a lowered body posture may indicate which of the following ?

alertness/assertiveness

ears that are held alert are a sign of:

uncertainty

hackles raised can be a sign of:

false

on average, female dogs mark territory more than male dogs.

false

the higher the tail is carried, the less threatening the signal.

true

the wider the pupil, the more aroused the dog

signals used to calm other dogs

what are calming signals?

gender, health, and genetic quality of other dog

what information can dogs gain through communicating through scent?

kidney

which body parts are NOT used by dogs to communicate?

Vibrations

which is NOT one of the ways in which dogs communicate?

dog lying calmly, minding his or her own business

which is a sign of a calm, confident dog?

leaning forward, lips curled forward in "C" shape

which is a sign of an active threat based on anger?

leaning away, direct eye contact, exposing teeth with lips pulled back forming a "V" shape

which is an active threat based on fear?

licking the lips

which of the following would most likely be an example of a calming signal?