Think you know your furry friend inside and out? Take this fun quiz to test your knowledge about your dog’s behaviour, instincts, and needs!

1. What is the most important sense for dogs?

A) Sight
B) Smell
C) Hearing
D) Taste

2. Why do dogs wag their tails?

A) To show happiness
B) To communicate different emotions
C) To balance themselves
D) To cool themselves down

3. How do dogs primarily communicate with each other?

A) Barking
B) Body language and scent
C) Growling and whining
D) Tail wagging

4. What does it mean when a dog yawns in a stressful situation?

A) They are tired
B) They are ignoring you
C) It’s a calming signal to reduce stress
D) They are bored

5. Why do dogs dig in the yard or on the sofa?

A) They are trying to escape
B) They are making a comfortable space to rest
C) They are storing food or instinctively hunting
D) All of the above

6. What is the best way to reward a dog for good behaviour?

A) A pat on the head
B) A firm “good boy/girl”
C) A treat or favourite toy
D) Ignoring them so they learn patience

7. What is the best way to introduce a new dog to another dog?

A) Let them off-leash in an enclosed space
B) Force them to interact and establish dominance
C) Walk them together on neutral ground first
D) Place them in a confined space to get used to each other

8. Why do some dogs “zoom” around the house or garden?

A) They have excess energy and need to burn it off
B) They are excited and happy
C) It’s an instinctive burst of energy (a “FRAP” – Frenetic Random Activity Period)
D) All of the above

9. Why do dogs roll in smelly things like mud or dead animals?

A) They like the smell
B) It’s an instinct to mask their scent
C) They are marking their territory
D) They want attention

10. What should you do if your dog is scared of loud noises like fireworks?

A) Comfort them like a baby
B) Ignore them completely so they don’t think fear is rewarded
C) Provide a safe space, calming aids, and act normal
D) Force them to stay outside to get used to the noise