Dog senses

How does a dog explore the world? Discover smell, sight, hearing and touch through everyday situations, including ways to support a dog whose sensory abilities change.

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Dog senses

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  1. 1. A dog pauses to sniff where nothing is visible. What may it be doing?

    A dog pauses to sniff where nothing is visible. What may it be doing?
  2. 2. A deaf dog has not noticed a visitor. What is a considerate approach?

    A deaf dog has not noticed a visitor. What is a considerate approach?
  3. 3. Why can a dog's eyes shine when a light is directed towards them?

    Why can a dog's eyes shine when a light is directed towards them?
  4. 4. What can be true of a high-pitched sound you cannot hear?

    What can be true of a high-pitched sound you cannot hear?
  5. 5. When dogs communicate, which information can contribute?

    When dogs communicate, which information can contribute?
  6. 6. Which teaching approach can suit a deaf dog that can see you?

    Which teaching approach can suit a deaf dog that can see you?
  7. 7. Which statement about a dog's tongue is correct?

    Which statement about a dog's tongue is correct?
  8. 8. Besides appearance, what can help a dog recognise a familiar person?

    Besides appearance, what can help a dog recognise a familiar person?
  9. 9. What is one role of the outer ear flap?

    What is one role of the outer ear flap?
  10. 10. What does the pupil normally do as the surroundings become darker?

    What does the pupil normally do as the surroundings become darker?
  11. 11. A dog wants to eat something. Does that prove it is safe for dogs?

    A dog wants to eat something. Does that prove it is safe for dogs?
  12. 12. What helps a blind dog navigate a familiar home?

    What helps a blind dog navigate a familiar home?
  13. 13. Which pair can dogs normally distinguish by colour?

    Which pair can dogs normally distinguish by colour?
  14. 14. Which statement about normal canine colour vision is accurate?

    Which statement about normal canine colour vision is accurate?
  15. 15. Your dog starts bumping into familiar furniture. What is an appropriate next step?

    Your dog starts bumping into familiar furniture. What is an appropriate next step?
  16. 16. Besides hearing, the inner ear contributes to which function?

    Besides hearing, the inner ear contributes to which function?
  17. 17. Where are the sensory nerves associated with a whisker?

    Where are the sensory nerves associated with a whisker?
  18. 18. A dog's whiskers are most directly associated with which sense?

    A dog's whiskers are most directly associated with which sense?
  19. 19. Which activity gives a dog an opportunity to use its nose?

    Which activity gives a dog an opportunity to use its nose?
  20. 20. Compared with humans, dogs generally have an advantage in which condition?

    Compared with humans, dogs generally have an advantage in which condition?
Questions covered in this exam
  1. A dog pauses to sniff where nothing is visible. What may it be doing?
  2. Besides appearance, what can help a dog recognise a familiar person?
  3. Which activity gives a dog an opportunity to use its nose?
  4. When dogs communicate, which information can contribute?
  5. Which statement about normal canine colour vision is accurate?
  6. Which pair can dogs normally distinguish by colour?
  7. Compared with humans, dogs generally have an advantage in which condition?
  8. Why can a dog's eyes shine when a light is directed towards them?
  9. What does the pupil normally do as the surroundings become darker?
  10. What can be true of a high-pitched sound you cannot hear?
  11. What is one role of the outer ear flap?
  12. Besides hearing, the inner ear contributes to which function?
  13. Which teaching approach can suit a deaf dog that can see you?
  14. A dog's whiskers are most directly associated with which sense?
  15. Where are the sensory nerves associated with a whisker?
  16. Which statement about a dog's tongue is correct?
  17. A dog wants to eat something. Does that prove it is safe for dogs?
  18. What helps a blind dog navigate a familiar home?
  19. A deaf dog has not noticed a visitor. What is a considerate approach?
  20. Your dog starts bumping into familiar furniture. What is an appropriate next step?

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