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PACCC-CPACP EXAM PREP 2026 |
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY A
GRADED | NEW AND REVISED
If you see a dog off-leash: - ANSWER- 1) Don't run as this will create
more arousal or aggression. Stand still and then walk away slowly
2) Yell "SIT" or "GO HOME"
OR for more persistent dogs
1) Take massive amounts of smelly treats with you and throw those at
the dog while you move away
2) Take an umbrella with you to scare/distract the dog when it opens
3) Purchase spray shield animal deterrent in the severe case of needing
to break up a dog fight
If two dogs get into a fight: - ANSWER- 1) If your dog is small, pick
them up (be careful to protect yourself)
2) If your dog is large, drop the leash.
How to Break Up a Dog Fight: - ANSWER- 1) Make a loud noise (yell,
stomp feet, bang something together)
2) Push something in between the dogs (chairs, play equipment)
3) Throw something over the dogs (bedding, towels, a jacket) to
disorient them
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4) Use Spray Shield (citronella-based spray) if the fight continues for
longer than a few seconds
*water? A bowl of water or a water bottle will likely not be enough to
stop a dog fight. A hose or a large bucket of water may be helpful but is
not usually available.
*physically intervening can be dangerous and should only be used as a
last resort. Pick the dogs up by the hind legs with their front paws still
on the ground to keep them off balance. The dogs mat turn and snap/bite
you.
Seperating Dogs after a Dog Fight: - ANSWER- 1) Ideal situation is the
leash both dogs and move them away from one another in seperate
crates or rooms.
Looking for Injuries after a Dog Fight: - ANSWER- 1) Check dogs for
any punctures or other injuries: is the dog limping? do you see any
apparent injury?
*punctures do not always bleed right away, so check them periodically
*for long haired dogs, a good way to check is with a blow dryer.
2)If a dog was picked up or shaken, it is a good idea to have a vet check
them for internal injuries
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Snark - ANSWER- One dog vocalizing, no contact between the dogs,
the other dog does not respond.
Tiff - ANSWER- Both dogs vocalize, some movement towards each
other.
Scuffle - ANSWER- Dogs make physical movements towards each
other in addition to yelling at each other. The dogs may make contact for
a brief second but it is over quickly.
Fight - ANSWER- Two dogs hashing it out over a resource or status.
Dogs actually make contact, vocalize with growls or snarls, and use their
teeth. It does not have to result in an injury to be considered a fight.
Dog Background - ANSWER- Consider: Breed type, age, attendance at
daycare, resource guarding, bite history, prey drive, incident history,
obedience
Current Dog Incident - ANSWER- 1) Role (Green=victim,
yellow=participant, red=instigator)
2) Type of Incident (Green=snark/tiff, yellow=scuffle, growling,
humping, inappropriate correction, red= dog-dog aggression/fight,
human-dog aggression, resource guarding, stalking, bullying)
3) Bite (green=no bite, yellow= bite level 1 or 2, red=bite level 3 or
above)
PACCC-CPACP EXAM PREP 2026 |
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY A
GRADED | NEW AND REVISED
If you see a dog off-leash: - ANSWER- 1) Don't run as this will create
more arousal or aggression. Stand still and then walk away slowly
2) Yell "SIT" or "GO HOME"
OR for more persistent dogs
1) Take massive amounts of smelly treats with you and throw those at
the dog while you move away
2) Take an umbrella with you to scare/distract the dog when it opens
3) Purchase spray shield animal deterrent in the severe case of needing
to break up a dog fight
If two dogs get into a fight: - ANSWER- 1) If your dog is small, pick
them up (be careful to protect yourself)
2) If your dog is large, drop the leash.
How to Break Up a Dog Fight: - ANSWER- 1) Make a loud noise (yell,
stomp feet, bang something together)
2) Push something in between the dogs (chairs, play equipment)
3) Throw something over the dogs (bedding, towels, a jacket) to
disorient them
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4) Use Spray Shield (citronella-based spray) if the fight continues for
longer than a few seconds
*water? A bowl of water or a water bottle will likely not be enough to
stop a dog fight. A hose or a large bucket of water may be helpful but is
not usually available.
*physically intervening can be dangerous and should only be used as a
last resort. Pick the dogs up by the hind legs with their front paws still
on the ground to keep them off balance. The dogs mat turn and snap/bite
you.
Seperating Dogs after a Dog Fight: - ANSWER- 1) Ideal situation is the
leash both dogs and move them away from one another in seperate
crates or rooms.
Looking for Injuries after a Dog Fight: - ANSWER- 1) Check dogs for
any punctures or other injuries: is the dog limping? do you see any
apparent injury?
*punctures do not always bleed right away, so check them periodically
*for long haired dogs, a good way to check is with a blow dryer.
2)If a dog was picked up or shaken, it is a good idea to have a vet check
them for internal injuries
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Snark - ANSWER- One dog vocalizing, no contact between the dogs,
the other dog does not respond.
Tiff - ANSWER- Both dogs vocalize, some movement towards each
other.
Scuffle - ANSWER- Dogs make physical movements towards each
other in addition to yelling at each other. The dogs may make contact for
a brief second but it is over quickly.
Fight - ANSWER- Two dogs hashing it out over a resource or status.
Dogs actually make contact, vocalize with growls or snarls, and use their
teeth. It does not have to result in an injury to be considered a fight.
Dog Background - ANSWER- Consider: Breed type, age, attendance at
daycare, resource guarding, bite history, prey drive, incident history,
obedience
Current Dog Incident - ANSWER- 1) Role (Green=victim,
yellow=participant, red=instigator)
2) Type of Incident (Green=snark/tiff, yellow=scuffle, growling,
humping, inappropriate correction, red= dog-dog aggression/fight,
human-dog aggression, resource guarding, stalking, bullying)
3) Bite (green=no bite, yellow= bite level 1 or 2, red=bite level 3 or
above)
