PACCC-CPACP PRACTICE | 114 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
Herding Breeds Answer - Collie, german sheperd, aussies, cattle dogs, corgis,
sheepdogs. Watch for: herding, tagging, prey drive, guarding.
Sporting Breeds Answer - spaniel , pointers, retrievers, setters, vizla,
weimeraners. Watch for: prey drive, high arousal/activity level.
Working Breeds Answer - akita, malamute, burnese, boxer, dobie, dane,
mastiff, newie , rott, husky. Watch for: guarding, bullying play behavior, high
arousal.
Toy Breeds Answer - chihuahua, crested maltese, papillon, peke, pom , toy
poodle, pug, yorkie. Watch for: ankle-biting, guarding.
Hounds Answer - bloodhound, bassett, beagle, greyhound, rhodesian
ridgeback, dachshund. Watch for: prey-drive, tagging.
Terrier Group Answer - airdale, bull terrier, jack russel, wheaten, staffordshire
(pitbull). Watch for: over-arousal, guarding, prey-drive.
Non-Sporting Group Answer - 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 Answer - An "air bite" that makes no contact, sometimes referred
to as a "snap" or "nip"
Bite Level 2 Answer - A bite that makes contact but there is no puncture.
Possibly some scraping but nothing serious.
Bite Level 3 Answer - 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 Answer - 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 Answer - Characterized by multiple bites where the dog bit, let go,
then bit again.
Bite Level 6 Answer - Death/Mutilation.
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
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.
2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
Herding Breeds Answer - Collie, german sheperd, aussies, cattle dogs, corgis,
sheepdogs. Watch for: herding, tagging, prey drive, guarding.
Sporting Breeds Answer - spaniel , pointers, retrievers, setters, vizla,
weimeraners. Watch for: prey drive, high arousal/activity level.
Working Breeds Answer - akita, malamute, burnese, boxer, dobie, dane,
mastiff, newie , rott, husky. Watch for: guarding, bullying play behavior, high
arousal.
Toy Breeds Answer - chihuahua, crested maltese, papillon, peke, pom , toy
poodle, pug, yorkie. Watch for: ankle-biting, guarding.
Hounds Answer - bloodhound, bassett, beagle, greyhound, rhodesian
ridgeback, dachshund. Watch for: prey-drive, tagging.
Terrier Group Answer - airdale, bull terrier, jack russel, wheaten, staffordshire
(pitbull). Watch for: over-arousal, guarding, prey-drive.
Non-Sporting Group Answer - 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 Answer - An "air bite" that makes no contact, sometimes referred
to as a "snap" or "nip"
Bite Level 2 Answer - A bite that makes contact but there is no puncture.
Possibly some scraping but nothing serious.
Bite Level 3 Answer - 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 Answer - 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 Answer - Characterized by multiple bites where the dog bit, let go,
then bit again.
Bite Level 6 Answer - Death/Mutilation.
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
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.
