PACCC-CPACP Practice Exam
Questions And Correct Answers
Herding Breeds
Collie, german sheperd, aussies, cattle dogs, corgis, sheepdogs. Watch for: herding,
tagging, prey drive, guarding.
Sporting Breeds
spaniel , pointers, retrievers, setters, vizla, weimeraners. Watch for: prey drive, high
arousal/activity level.
Working Breeds
akita, malamute, burnese, boxer, dobie, dane, mastiff, newie , rott, husky. Watch for:
guarding, bullying play behavior, high arousal.
Toy Breeds
chihuahua, crested maltese, papillon, peke, pom , toy poodle, pug, yorkie. Watch for:
ankle-biting, guarding.
Hounds
,bloodhound, bassett, beagle, greyhound, rhodesian ridgeback, dachshund. Watch for:
prey-drive, tagging.
Terrier Group
airdale, bull terrier, jack russel, wheaten, staffordshire (pitbull). Watch for: over-arousal,
guarding, prey-drive.
Non-Sporting Group
bichon, boston terrier, bulldogs, sharpeis, chow-chows, poodle, shiba-inus. Watch for:
depends on the breed as the group is so diverse.
Bite Level 1
An "air bite" that makes no contact, sometimes referred to as a "snap" or "nip"
Bite Level 2
A bite that makes contact but there is no puncture. Possibly some scraping but nothing
serious.
Bite Level 3
,A single puncture or a single bite with 1-4 punctures but are not very deep. (Puncture
deepness will have to do with the size of the dogs teeth, larger dogs will give deeper
puncture wounds)
Bite Level 4
A single bit with 1-4 punctures including bruises or lacerations. Happens if the dog bites
down harder or shakes while biting. Punctures are deeper.
Bite Level 5
Characterized by multiple bites where the dog bit, let go, then bit again.
Bite Level 6
Death/Mutilation.
If you see a dog off-leash:
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:
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:
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
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:
Questions And Correct Answers
Herding Breeds
Collie, german sheperd, aussies, cattle dogs, corgis, sheepdogs. Watch for: herding,
tagging, prey drive, guarding.
Sporting Breeds
spaniel , pointers, retrievers, setters, vizla, weimeraners. Watch for: prey drive, high
arousal/activity level.
Working Breeds
akita, malamute, burnese, boxer, dobie, dane, mastiff, newie , rott, husky. Watch for:
guarding, bullying play behavior, high arousal.
Toy Breeds
chihuahua, crested maltese, papillon, peke, pom , toy poodle, pug, yorkie. Watch for:
ankle-biting, guarding.
Hounds
,bloodhound, bassett, beagle, greyhound, rhodesian ridgeback, dachshund. Watch for:
prey-drive, tagging.
Terrier Group
airdale, bull terrier, jack russel, wheaten, staffordshire (pitbull). Watch for: over-arousal,
guarding, prey-drive.
Non-Sporting Group
bichon, boston terrier, bulldogs, sharpeis, chow-chows, poodle, shiba-inus. Watch for:
depends on the breed as the group is so diverse.
Bite Level 1
An "air bite" that makes no contact, sometimes referred to as a "snap" or "nip"
Bite Level 2
A bite that makes contact but there is no puncture. Possibly some scraping but nothing
serious.
Bite Level 3
,A single puncture or a single bite with 1-4 punctures but are not very deep. (Puncture
deepness will have to do with the size of the dogs teeth, larger dogs will give deeper
puncture wounds)
Bite Level 4
A single bit with 1-4 punctures including bruises or lacerations. Happens if the dog bites
down harder or shakes while biting. Punctures are deeper.
Bite Level 5
Characterized by multiple bites where the dog bit, let go, then bit again.
Bite Level 6
Death/Mutilation.
If you see a dog off-leash:
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:
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:
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
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:
