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公共课英语阅读秘押 第一篇 Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave like wild animals. They will spoil?your house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively (过分地), fight other dogs and even bite you.?Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal dog activities that occur at the wrong time or place orare 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 doesnt 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, and 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 dogits subordinate (从属的) role by teaching it to show submission (服从)to you. Most dogs love performing tricks for you to pleasantly accepts that you are in charge.????? Training should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog. It can enrich your relationship and makeliving 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. Behavior problems of dogs are believed to _______. A. be just part of their nature　 B. worsen in modern society　 C. occur when they go wild　 D. present a threat to the community2. The primary purpose of obedience training is to _______.　 A. teach the dog to perform clever tricks　 B. make the dog aware of its owner’s authority　 C. provide the dog with outlets