CCPDT - Certification Counsel of Professional Dog Trainers - answerIndependent
certifying body whose ethics and code must be followed as a certificant
PTC - Professional Testing Corp - answerIndependent organization hired to proctor the
CPDT-KA exam
CBT - Computer Based Testing - answerThe testing environment in which the CPDT-
KA exam is proctored
Humane Heirarchy - answerA position statement and code of conduct detailing the
training process. Candidates are responsible for knowing the humane heirarchy and
how to properly apply it to the selection of training methods and protocols
Training and Behavior Intervention Practices Policy - answerA CCPDT position
statement listing aversive methods deemed unacceptable by candidates and
certificants.
It is recommended to keep your testing date - answerTrue
You can schedule your exam at any time - answerFalse
You must contact PTC at least 72 hours in advance to reschedule - answerTrue
You will receive detailed instructions from PTC on how to schedule your exam -
answerTrue
Electronic collars should be considered - answerA last resort, and part of the
punishment tier of the Humane Heirarchy
The CPDT-KA Fundamentals has a Facebook discussion group that - answerIs open to
all students taking this e-trianingfordogs course
According to the Humane Heirarchy, the first step in training is to... - answerConfirm the
dog is in good health and receiving proper nutrition
The CCPDT Code of Ethics requires Refraining from use of derogative cultural terms -
answerTrue