Quiz - Reigning Cats & Dogs

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Ⅰ. Dogs: Our best friend, the canine.

These questions pertain only to dogs.

1. Most home-related canine behavior problems are signs of:(Required)

A. Boredom, stress, or learned behaviors

B. Spite

C. The dog wants a new home

2. What is the appropriate amount of time for a four-month-old puppy to be confined in a crate?(*)(Required)

A. Two hours

B. Three hours

C. Four hours

3. Defensive aggression posture is indicated by which of these characteristics?(Required)

A. Direct eye contact, tail up and stiff, growling, ears forward

B. Tense muzzle, snarling, teeth exposed, ears back, tail down and tensed

C. Hiding under the bed

4. When a dog has diarrhea, which is false?(Required)

A. Ignore the problem; it usually goes away on its own

B. If the symptoms last more than 24 hours, call the veterinarian

C. The dog ingested something upsetting, may have a parasite, or had a sudden change in diet

5. What are the most common causes of vomiting?(Required)

A. It may be a bacterial, viral, or parasitic infection

B. Eating something that cannot pass and is stuck, such as a foreign object

C. Both A and B

6. Bloat is a severe symptom and often fatal. Get the dog to a vet.(Required)

A. True

B. False

7. Georgia state law requires removing dog waste whenever walking or exercising your dog.(Required)

A. True

B. False

8. Which of the following is not acceptable for dogs since they can cause severe illness or death?(Required)

A. Carrots, broccoli, green beans

B. Grapes and chocolate

C. Both A and B

9. A dog’s fur insulates it from the elements and protects the skin from injury, but it also:(Required)

A. Entices potential mates with the color and pattern

B. Cleans out the digestive tract when ingested

C. Acts as a health indicator

10. Which is a common sign of separation anxiety?(Required)

A. Eating all the food in his bowl

B. Digging, chewing, and scratching at doors and windows

C. Prolonged sleeping pattern

Ⅱ. CATS: The mysterious feline.

These questions pertain only to cats.

1. A dog on its back exposing its belly indicates submission. In cats, it means it is:(Required)

A. Also seeking a belly rub

B. Relaxed, comfortable, and does not feel threatened

C. In its ultimate defensive position

2. Which is not a sign of cystitis in a cat?(Required)

A. An urgency to urinate, and difficulty or pain on urination

B. Vaginal discharge or odor

C. The cat will sit and strain in the litter box

3. Pilling a cat can be challenging. Which of the following is not recommended?(Required)

A. Use butter as a lubricant, stroke the chin and neck gently until swallowed

B. Try hiding pill in canned food

C. Putting a dry pill as far back in the mouth as possible

4. What are the most common causes of feline ear infections?(Required)

A. Ear mites and allergies

B. Cats do not get ear infections

C. Too many baths

5. What is the cause of hairballs in a cat?(Required)

A. Grooming and stripping dead hairs with saliva

B. Hair reaching the stomach forming clumps in the lining of the stomach

C. Both A and B

6. What is feline cognitive dysfunction syndrome?(Required)

A. Excessive eating and drinking

B. Feline senility

C. Feline diabetes

7. What are the signs of feline gingivitis?(Required)

A. Inflammation around the gums, so the cat stops eating and paws at its mouth

B. Bad breath, bleeding gums, open mouth breathing

C. Both A and B

8. Common internal parasite are tapeworms, hookworms, whipworms, and roundworms.(Required)

A. True

B. False

9. Small white-rice things in feces indicate:(Required)

A. Tapeworm

B. Roundworm

C. Ringworm

10. What are some of the reason’s cats stop using their litter box?(Required)

A. They are mad or upset and deliberately stop to punish their owner

B. They instead prefer to go outside

C. It is unclean or poorly located, abrupt changes, or medical conditions

Ⅲ. CLIENT SERVICE: Take the high road!

These questions pertain only to client relations.

1. In any negative situation with a client, their family, or their neighbor, I should:(Required)

A. Never answer their insult with one of my own, even in defense

B. Remain calm and polite but depart immediately

C. Both A and B

2. When I encounter a rude client, family member, or neighbor, I should:(Required)

A. Tell them off

B. Maintain my composure and politely disengage by immediately departing

C. Not be concerned my words might escalate their anger

3. How must you respond to a client who becomes personally critical?(Required)

A. Calmly depart and contact my manager immediately

B. Criticize them in return

C. Provoke an altercation to prove my point

4. What would you do if a client consistently berates or talks down to you?(Required)

A. Remain polite as I depart and contact my manager immediately

B. Tell them they need counseling

C. Berate them in return

5. What should you do if you arrive for a visit and find the client unexpectedly at home?(Required)

A. Tell them off because it was quite embarrassing

B. Apologize, depart, and resume after they have left; notify my manager

C. This will never happen, clients always inform us of everything

6. What is the primary purpose of the Time To Pet (TTP) app?(Required)

A. Scheduling only

B. Communication, instructions, and visit updates

C. Payroll processing

D. Marketing

7. During consultations, which items should always be reviewed? (Select all that apply)(Required)

A. Feeding routines

B. Emergency contacts

C. Alarm/security procedures

D. Client entertainment preferences

8. Keys and alarm codes should be:(Required)

A. Stored in personal notes

B. Saved in phone contacts

C. Entered only in TTP

D. Memorized only

9. If a pet appears ill or injured during a visit, you should:(Required)

A. Finish visit and leave

B. Immediately contact the office/client

C. Wait until next visit

D. Post on social media

10. House sitting providers are responsible for: (Select all that apply)(Required)

A. Bringing guests

B. Collecting mail/packages

C. Maintaining home security

D. Following care instructions

11. Which is appropriate professional behavior?(Required)

A. Sharing client stories publicly

B. Bringing friends into homes

C. Respecting privacy and instructions

D. Accepting personal favors

12. Dog walking best practices include:(Required)

A. Allowing off-leash play anytime

B. Monitoring behavior and weather conditions

C. Ignoring waste cleanup

D. Walking quickly regardless of dog comfort

13. Communication with clients should generally occur through:(Required)

A. Personal texts

B. Social media

C. TTP app

D. Handwritten notes

14. Final visit responsibilities include:(Required)

A. Leaving doors unlocked

B. Ensuring pets are safe and cared for

C. Taking keys home

D. Skipping updates

15. If you cannot complete a scheduled visit, you should:(Required)

A. Cancel directly with client

B. Ignore it

C. Contact office immediately

D. Reschedule yourself

16. What should be done if a pet escapes?(Required)

A. Continue visits

B. Notify client and office immediately

C. Wait quietly

D. Post flyers first

17. Which information is confidential?(Required)

A. Client schedules

B. Home security codes

C. Pet medical info

D. All of the above

18. House sitting includes monitoring:(Required)

A. HVAC, lights, and security

B. Only pets

C. Only mail

D. Only trash

19. Training is considered complete when:(Required)

A. Reading materials are finished

B. Trainer signs off

C. First solo visit completed

D. Provider feels ready

20. In emergencies, your first priority is:(Required)

A. Finish schedule

B. Client communication

C. Pet safety and office notification

D. Social media updates