THE FAMILY DOG - Kids and Dogs Quiz Take our quiz to find out how much you know about raising kids and dogs together! For explanations of the answers, go to: http://www.thefamilydog.net/QUIZ_ANSWERS.html thefamilydog published on February 17, 2011 Stacked 1/15 How should you teach your children to pet your dog: Softly on the head From collar to tail By kissing and hugging the dog gently 2/15 At what age should you include your child in training your dog? Hint: 1 choice 10+ 5+ As soon as they can hold a treat 3/15 What is the best way to stop your child winding your dog up? Hint: 1 choice Teach your kids games to play with the dog keep your dog in the crate when your child is around Immediately shout 'NO' a the dog the second he gets over-excited 4/15 How can you work on assuring that your dog never growls or bites around his food bowl? Hint: 1 choice Practice taking his food away EVERY mealtime Leave him alone when he eats Add little pieces of meat to his bowl while he is eating 5/15 What is an appropriate age for your child to walk your dog by himself? Hint: 1 choice 6+ 10+ 14+ 6/15 What is the best way to prevent your child being bitten by your dog, a friend's dog or a strange dog? Hint: 1 choice Teach your child not to show fear around dogs Teach you child how to read dog body language Only allow your childre to pet 'nice' dogs 7/15 when is the best time to separate the kids and the dog? Hint: 1 choice Before an incident happens - as soon as you can see it is going to 'end in tears' As the incident is happening - timing is crucial At night time 8/15 It is OK for a child to take something away from the dog ONLY: Hint: 1 choice When an adult is present If the object could be dangerous to the dog Kids should only give things to the dog, never take them away 9/15 Children can touch the dog when he is eating or sleeping ONLY: Hint: 1 choice If the dog sees the child coming If the child has been trained how to pet the dog properly Children should never disturb a dog who is eating or sleeping 10/15 The only people in the family who can wrestle with the dog are: Hint: 1 choice Family members who live IN the house The adults who live in the house No one 11/15 Occasionally hitting your dog will:s Hint: 1 choice Show him that you are the pack leader Encourage your children to hit the dog Teach him the difference between right and wrong 12/15 It is OK for children to pick up your puppy if: Hint: 1 choice Your child is much bigger than the puppy Your puppy needs to be picked up and your child is the only one there to do it It's not a good idea for children under 12 to pick up a puppy 13/15 The order of control in the house should look like this: Hint: 1 choice Adults in charge - children and dogs follow Adults and children in charge - dog follows Adults and dog in charge - children follow 14/15 The best way to explain to your kids how to treat the dog is to say: Hint: 1 choice "Make sure that you are the boss" "Do not do ANYTHING to the dog that you wouldn't be allowed to do your friend" "Be gentle and kind" 15/15 If the dog is mouthing a the child, his clothing or something in his hand: Hint: 1 choice Your child should take hold of the puppy's collar and hold it tight until he stops You should hold your puppy's mouth closed until he stops You should remove the puppy and put him in a time out
