• 1. Complete the sentence: Barking is...

  • Not a natural way for dogs to vocalise their feelings
  • Always a sign of trauma, illness or distress
  • Natural, but something owners need to ensure is kept to a minimum and only happens at appropriate times
  • All of the above

• 2. What should you do if you suspect your dog is barking excessively when you're not home?

  • Nothing. Wait until you receive a complaint from a neighbour
  • Ask a neighbour, set up a webcam, pretend to leave or use other techniques to find out
  • Take your dog to the Vet
  • Call the RSPCA immediately

• 3. What is a common cause of dogs barking?

  • Their owners leave the house and they feel 'separation anxiety'
  • They see passers-by, such as people, cats or other dogs, close to their property line
  • They haven't been properly trained
  • All of the above

• 4. When a dog barks, what might they be trying to tell their owner?

  • They're ill
  • They're hungry
  • They're thirsty
  • All of the above

• 5. When do dogs bark?

  • They're bored, lonely, and lack stimulation
  • They are eating
  • They cuddle their owners
  • All of the above

• 6. If you find out your dog has been barking excessively, what should you do?

  • Call the RSPCA immediately
  • Call your local council immediately
  • Take the dog to the Vet immediately
  • Try to work out the reason, so you can fix the issue

• 7. Complete the sentence: Hiding your dog's dry food breakfast all over the yard...

  • Is a 'doggy treasure hunt' and can provide hours of stimulating fun, reducing barking
  • Is a practice that can prompt the dog to become frustrated and bark more
  • Is called 'dog baiting', considered cruel and unhygienic, and has no effect on barking
  • Is a dangerous practice that can increase barking, and teach your dog to dig holes

• 8. If a dog is barking because they're lonely, how can you fix that?

  • The company of another dog or a cat could help
  • A radio or television left on might help
  • All of the above
  • None of the above

• 9. Why may a dog may bark, whine and howl for long periods of time when alone in the home?

  • It feels lonely
  • It is bored
  • It feels upset and frustrated
  • All of the above

• 10. Complete the sentence: Citronella collars...

  • Are ineffective and cruel, and should not be used
  • Are effective, and endorsed by the RSPCA
  • Are distressing to the dog, and prohibited in NSW
  • Should only be used under the supervision of a qualified dog trainer