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1. 1. An approaching dog is very small. Does that make a greeting suitable?

   An approaching dog is very small. Does that make a greeting suitable?

   Yes; small dogs cannot feel overwhelmed Not necessarily; assess both dogs Yes; size replaces observation

2. 2. You allow someone to greet your dog, but it backs away. What now?

   You allow someone to greet your dog, but it backs away. What now?

   Treat your permission as an obligation Hold it still for the greeting Cancel the contact and let it withdraw

3. 3. One dog starts withdrawing during a greeting. How should it end?

   One dog starts withdrawing during a greeting. How should it end?

   Block the withdrawing dog Continue until the people finish talking Allow separation and move on calmly

4. 4. Your dog notices a trigger but can still follow you easily. When can you turn away?

   Your dog notices a trigger but can still follow you easily. When can you turn away?

   Only after prolonged barking Only when the other dog reaches you Now, before escalation

5. 5. A runner approaches; your dog often lunges at moving people. What is sensible?

   A runner approaches; your dog often lunges at moving people. What is sensible?

   Allow it to practise chasing Create safe space early and maintain control Ask the runner to pass repeatedly closer

6. 6. Crossing a road would create distance from a dog. What comes first?

   Crossing a road would create distance from a dog. What comes first?

   Letting your dog run across first Stepping into traffic immediately Checking the crossing is safe

7. 7. Your dog coped in this park last week but struggles today. What should guide you?

   Your dog coped in this park last week but struggles today. What should guide you?

   The time already spent travelling Last week's success alone Its current response

8. 8. Which route is easier to adapt for a dog needing distance?

   Which route is easier to adapt for a dog needing distance?

   The busiest queue available A narrow fenced corridor without exits Good visibility and several safe exits

9. 9. Is one fixed distance enough for every dog encounter?

   Is one fixed distance enough for every dog encounter?

   No; adapt to the dogs and surroundings Yes; the same distance always guarantees calm Yes; distance never matters

10. 10. How should the lead help during a managed encounter?

    How should the lead help during a managed encounter?

    Keep safe control without unnecessary tension Drag the dogs together Wrap tightly around your hand and pull constantly

11. 11. Another handler asks for space. Your dog is friendly. What should you do?

    Another handler asks for space. Your dog is friendly. What should you do?

    Allow contact because yours is friendly Respect the request and keep your dog away Demand proof of the need for space

12. 12. Someone insists their dog will teach yours manners. Yours hides behind you. What is appropriate?

    Someone insists their dog will teach yours manners. Yours hides behind you. What is appropriate?

    Hand over the lead immediately Decline and maintain space Force contact to avoid seeming rude

13. 13. How could you use a parked vehicle during a difficult encounter?

    How could you use a parked vehicle during a difficult encounter?

    As a visual screen while staying clear of traffic As proof the other dog cannot approach As a reason to release the lead

14. 14. Must a pleasant walk include greeting every dog?

    Must a pleasant walk include greeting every dog?

    Yes; the greeting count defines success Yes; skipping greetings prevents all social learning No; calmly passing is also useful

15. 15. An unfamiliar loose dog approaches yours. Which request is useful?

    An unfamiliar loose dog approaches yours. Which request is useful?

    Ask its handler clearly to call it back Insist your dog must enjoy meeting it Invite more dogs over

16. 16. Two dogs approach on a narrow path and yours looks tense. What is useful early on?

    Two dogs approach on a narrow path and yours looks tense. What is useful early on?

    Find safe wider space or change direction Wait until they touch noses Force them past each other touching

17. 17. After an upsetting encounter, what is a reasonable next plan?

    After an upsetting encounter, what is a reasonable next plan?

    Punishment for spoiling the walk Several immediate repeat encounters A quieter route and a chance to settle

18. 18. Your dog calmly notices another dog and looks back at you. What can you do?

    Your dog calmly notices another dog and looks back at you. What can you do?

    Reward the comfortable response Wait for barking before responding Insist on greeting as the only reward

19. 19. Where should you first practise moving away together on cue?

    Where should you first practise moving away together on cue?

    Only while the dog is lunging In an easy, quiet setting During the closest possible confrontation

20. 20. Repeated lunging makes walks unsafe despite careful planning. What next?

    Repeated lunging makes walks unsafe despite careful planning. What next?

    Seek veterinary and qualified behavioural help Replace the lead with punishment alone Keep repeating the busiest route