单选题 Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave like wild animals. They will spoil your house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively, fight other dogs and even bite you. Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal dog activities that occur at the wrong time or place or are directed at the wrong thing. The key to preventing or treating behavior problems is learning to teach the dog to redirect its normal behavior to outlets that are acceptable in the domestic setting.
One of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself is to obedience train (驯服) it. Obedience training doesn't solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want it to do.
Training is also an easy way to establish the social rank order. When your dog obeys a simple request of "come here, sit," it is showing obedience and respect for you. It is not necessary to establish yourself as top dog or leader of the dog pack (群) by using extreme measures. You can teach your dog its subordinate (从属的) role by teaching it to show submission to you. Most dogs love performing tricks for you to pleasantly accept that you are in charge.
Training should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog. It can enrich your relationship and make living together more enjoyable. A well-trained dog is more confident and can more safely be allowed a greater amount of freedom than an untrained animal.

单选题 Behavior problems of dogs are believed to______.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 关键依据为第一段第三行开始的相关内容。
单选题 The primary purpose of obedience training is to______.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 该题中有一关键词“primary”,考生必须把文章第一段后半部分和第二段开头结合起来理解方可选对。具体须正确理解的句子为第一段最后一句和第二段第一句。选项B具有一定干扰性,但它是“obedience!training”的第二目的,这一点可以从第三段第一句判断出来。
单选题 Effective communication between a dog and its owner is______.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 只要参阅第二段最后一句即可。
单选题 Why do pet clogs love performing tricks for their masters?
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] 依据为第三段最后一句。
单选题 When a dog has received effective obedience training, its owner______.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 文章最后两行说明:一只训练有素的狗更自信,所以较未受训练的狗而言,可以给予更多的自由。
单选题 The best title for this article is______.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 文章主要的意思是,合适的训练造就了狗。其他选项都有些偏颇。