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Question: I have a one-year-old female bulldog, who has recently taken to biting my shoes when we are in the park and I’m on the mobile. She can be slightly aggressive and I’m starting to get worried and a bit annoyed. How do I stop her? ----Susan, London.

Answer: You need to get this problem under control before it could escalate (恶化). I always advise owners not to talk on the mobile phone when they go for a walk with their dogs, because they should be focusing on this time with their pets, but I know people have busy lives and need to make phone calls.

The behavior she is showing is either controlling or playfulness, but they both result from the same issue ---- you are not paying attention to her. If you must make phone calls while on a walk, try to still engage with your dog by speaking towards her, playing some sorts of game and so on. If that doesn’t work, you’ll have to try more of a training approach.

You will need a training line and some treats. Start your walk in the usual way, make a phone call, and when your dog starts displaying the undesired behavior, simply stop walking --- otherwise she will see it as a game. When she is calm and looking at you, or if she sits, give her a treat; then continue walking. If she starts up again, pick up the lead, gently pull it, and tell her “no”.  Then ask her to sit and give her a treat if she does.

The aim of this is to try to get her to forget how much fun it is biting your shoes. Do little sessions every day --- and try not to answer the phone if you know it’s going to be a long conversation. Be patient and good luck!

Remember that if an animal shows signs of distress or discomfort, an early visit to the vet is always recommended.

1.What is Susan complaining about in her question?

A．She doesn’t know how to make phone calls while walking a dog.

B．She has no idea how to get along well with her dog.

C．She gets worried that her dog is getting annoyed.

D．She finds her dog is getting a little aggressive.

2.The probable reason why the pet dog bites its owner’s shoes is that ______.

A．the owner isn’t paying attention to her

B．the owner often makes trouble for the dog

C．the owner plays some dull games with her

D．the owner doesn’t like the pet dog any more

3.The solution to dealing with the distress or discomfort of pets is to _____.

A．talk with them regularly

B．take them to see the vet

C．play games with them

D．let them bite your shoes

4.How can Susan get her pet dog to forget the fun from biting her shoes?

A．By playing some sort of game with the pet dog.

B．By punishing the pet dog strictly.

C．By training her not to do so.

D．By leaving her at home.

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.B

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述的是如果宠物狗出现侵略性的行为的处理方法。

1.D 细节题。根据第一段第二句. She can be slightly aggressive and I’m starting to get worried and a bit annoyed.可知狗变得有侵略性，这让她很担心。故D正确。

2.A 细节题。根据第三段1,2行The behavior she is showing is either controlling or playfulness, but they both result from the same issue ---- you are not paying attention to her.可知狗出现这样的做法也许是因为她认为主人不关注她。故A正确。

3.B 细节题。根据文章最后一段Remember that if an animal shows signs of distress or discomfort, an early visit to the vet is always recommended.可知作者建议如果出现这种情况，有必要的时候去看兽医。故B正确。

4.C 细节题。根据文章第三段最后3行If you must make phone calls while on a walk, try to still engage with your dog by speaking towards her, playing some sorts of game and so on. If that doesn’t work, you’ll have to try more of a training approach.可知可以使用一些训练的方法。故C正确。

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