PACCC-CPACP practice Exam Questions
and Correct Answers Rated A+ 2024
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.
2)If a dog was picked up or shaken, it is a good idea to have a vet check them for
internal injuries
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.
and Correct Answers Rated A+ 2024
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.
2)If a dog was picked up or shaken, it is a good idea to have a vet check them for
internal injuries
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.
