Level 2 Blue Dot Dog Walking Quiz

2. Blue Dot dogs are a step up from level one dogs because they tend to have increased (mark all that apply):

• Arousal
• Appetite
• Fear
• Sleeping Habits

3. When leaving notes about our interactions with a dog we should always:

• Leave a couple of words and not be too thorough
• Be as subjective as possible
• Skip leaving a note if the dog would not come out for a walk
• Be as objective as possible

4.  When you approach a dog and he is licking his lips, whale eyeing, and averting his gaze, he is showing signs of being:

• Aroused
• Fearful
• Relaxed
• Tired

5. Engaging in 3-5 second pets and then slowly pulling your hand back to offer a break and let the dog express whether they want more petting is called:

• Consent Check
• Performance review
• Engagement consent
• Approval check

6. Before interacting with a blue dot dog, you should:

• Have treats and any required tools/equipment
• Check the blue dot notes board for tips
• Read prior walker notes
• All of the above

7. When dogs are becoming overly aroused, we should calmly divert them to focusing on a treat scatter/ nosework.

• True
• False

8. Volunteers should not hesitate to use the radio any time they need assistance with a dog.
 

• True
• False

9. The shelter environment and their home history are the only reasons for fear in a dog.
 

• True
• False

10. Blue dot dogs can have high arousal levels because spending time with volunteers is the highlight of their day.
 

• True
• False

11. Blue dot volunteers can engage in activities such as decompression time, enrichment, K9 running club, off site walks, and pack hikes!
 

• True
• False