Clear cues in different contexts

Explore what makes a cue clear to a dog: the word, the gesture and the setting in which it was learned. Practise separating prompts from signals, comparing contexts and recording progress without assuming instant reliability.

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Clear cues in different contexts

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  1. 1. Nala responds when you stand but hesitates when you sit. Which detail belongs in your notes?

    Nala responds when you stand but hesitates when you sit. Which detail belongs in your notes?
  2. 2. During name practice, the dog is absorbed in a smell. What is preferable to chanting its name?

    During name practice, the dog is absorbed in a smell. What is preferable to chanting its name?
  3. 3. A family uses the dog's name to mean look, sit and leave the sofa. What should they clarify first?

    A family uses the dog's name to mean look, sit and leave the sofa. What should they clarify first?
  4. 4. Milo sits with a word and raised hand, but not with the word alone. What does this suggest?

    Milo sits with a word and raised hand, but not with the word alone. What does this suggest?
  5. 5. A small hand cue works comfortably for you both. Must it always be replaced by speech?

    A small hand cue works comfortably for you both. Must it always be replaced by speech?
  6. 6. You remove the treat from the guiding hand. Where can the reward come from after success?

    You remove the treat from the guiding hand. Where can the reward come from after success?
  7. 7. A dog follows a cue once in a new courtyard. What has been demonstrated?

    A dog follows a cue once in a new courtyard. What has been demonstrated?
  8. 8. A dog knows a hand cue but is facing away. What should you check before judging the response?

    A dog knows a hand cue but is facing away. What should you check before judging the response?
  9. 9. Two carers request the same action using different words. What clarifies the plan?

    Two carers request the same action using different words. What clarifies the plan?
  10. 10. For a familiar nose touch, which sequence separates the cue from the reward marker?

    For a familiar nose touch, which sequence separates the cue from the reward marker?
  11. 11. Before teaching a mat cue, which shared goal is clearest?

    Before teaching a mat cue, which shared goal is clearest?
  12. 12. A spoken cue fails beside a loud truck. Which conclusion is most cautious?

    A spoken cue fails beside a loud truck. Which conclusion is most cautious?
  13. 13. One carer succeeds at home; another struggles outdoors. What comparison could help next?

    One carer succeeds at home; another struggles outdoors. What comparison could help next?
  14. 14. A pet sitter will practise a familiar cue. What should you demonstrate?

    A pet sitter will practise a familiar cue. What should you demonstrate?
  15. 15. You replace a French cue with its Italian translation. What should you expect initially?

    You replace a French cue with its Italian translation. What should you expect initially?
  16. 16. After you mark a good position, the dog moves to collect food. What needs clarifying?

    After you mark a good position, the dog moves to collect food. What needs clarifying?
  17. 17. Five responses succeeded, but three needed a hand prompt. How should you record them?

    Five responses succeeded, but three needed a hand prompt. How should you record them?
  18. 18. Where should you first explore whether a hand prompt is still needed?

    Where should you first explore whether a hand prompt is still needed?
  19. 19. A large hand movement works; a tiny gesture does not. What intermediate step could help?

    A large hand movement works; a tiny gesture does not. What intermediate step could help?
  20. 20. You want to check whether a cue transfers to another person. Which comparison is clearer?

    You want to check whether a cue transfers to another person. Which comparison is clearer?
Questions covered in this exam
  1. A family uses the dog's name to mean look, sit and leave the sofa. What should they clarify first?
  2. Milo sits with a word and raised hand, but not with the word alone. What does this suggest?
  3. For a familiar nose touch, which sequence separates the cue from the reward marker?
  4. You remove the treat from the guiding hand. Where can the reward come from after success?
  5. A large hand movement works; a tiny gesture does not. What intermediate step could help?
  6. Two carers request the same action using different words. What clarifies the plan?
  7. You replace a French cue with its Italian translation. What should you expect initially?
  8. During name practice, the dog is absorbed in a smell. What is preferable to chanting its name?
  9. Nala responds when you stand but hesitates when you sit. Which detail belongs in your notes?
  10. You want to check whether a cue transfers to another person. Which comparison is clearer?
  11. A dog knows a hand cue but is facing away. What should you check before judging the response?
  12. A spoken cue fails beside a loud truck. Which conclusion is most cautious?
  13. Five responses succeeded, but three needed a hand prompt. How should you record them?
  14. A dog follows a cue once in a new courtyard. What has been demonstrated?
  15. A small hand cue works comfortably for you both. Must it always be replaced by speech?
  16. Before teaching a mat cue, which shared goal is clearest?
  17. A pet sitter will practise a familiar cue. What should you demonstrate?
  18. Where should you first explore whether a hand prompt is still needed?
  19. After you mark a good position, the dog moves to collect food. What needs clarifying?
  20. One carer succeeds at home; another struggles outdoors. What comparison could help next?

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