Which of the following is a listed instructional format for homework assignments?

• A. Resources - suggest books or videos
• B. Time oriented - 15 mins a day
• C. Rep oriented - 10 times a day
• D. Goal oriented - dog has an end goal each homework period

Answer: (D)

A goal oriented format is the best choice because it gives a clear target for the homework and a concrete criterion for success. When the dog has an end goal for each practice period, you know exactly what behavior to aim for, under which conditions it should be shown, and what counts as completion. This makes practice purposeful, guides how you structure prompts and reinforcement, and makes progress easier to measure over time.

Other formats don’t establish an outcome to achieve. Listing resources provides materials, not a specific behavior to master. Time oriented focuses on how long to practice without defining what the dog should demonstrate. Rep oriented centers on how many repetitions, which can encourage quantity over quality and may not ensure the behavior is learned reliably.