PACCC-CPACP PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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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.
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GRADED A+}
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.
