PACCC-CPACP PRACTICE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS(DETAILED ANSWERS)|
ALREADY GRADED A+
Sporting Breeds - CORRECT ANSWERS-spaniel , pointers, retrievers, setters, vizla,
weimeraners. Watch for: prey drive, high arousal/activity level.
Working Breeds - CORRECT ANSWERS-akita, malamute, burnese, boxer, dobie, dane, mastiff,
newie , rott, husky. Watch for: guarding, bullying play behavior, high arousal.
Toy Breeds - CORRECT ANSWERS-chihuahua, crested maltese, papillon, peke, pom , toy
poodle, pug, yorkie. Watch for: ankle-biting, guarding.
Hounds - CORRECT ANSWERS-bloodhound, bassett, beagle, greyhound, rhodesian ridgeback,
dachshund. Watch for: prey-drive, tagging.
Terrier Group - CORRECT ANSWERS-airdale, bull terrier, jack russel, wheaten, staffordshire
(pitbull). Watch for: over-arousal, guarding, prey-drive.
Non-Sporting Group - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-An "air bite" that makes no contact, sometimes referred to
as a "snap" or "nip"
Bite Level 2 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A bite that makes contact but there is no puncture. Possibly
some scraping but nothing serious.
Bite Level 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Characterized by multiple bites where the dog bit, let go,
then bit again.
Bite Level 6 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Death/Mutilation
Herding Breeds - CORRECT ANSWERS-Collie, german sheperd, aussies, cattle dogs, corgis,
sheepdogs. Watch for: herding, tagging, prey drive, guarding.
If you see a dog off-leash: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-One dog vocalizing, no contact between the dogs, the other dog
does not respond.
Tiff - CORRECT ANSWERS-Both dogs vocalize, some movement towards each other.
Scuffle - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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.
Dog Background - CORRECT ANSWERS-Consider: Breed type, age, attendance at daycare,
resource guarding, bite history, prey drive, incident history, obedience
Current Dog Incident - CORRECT ANSWERS-1) Role (Green=victim, yellow=participant,
red=instigator)
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS(DETAILED ANSWERS)|
ALREADY GRADED A+
Sporting Breeds - CORRECT ANSWERS-spaniel , pointers, retrievers, setters, vizla,
weimeraners. Watch for: prey drive, high arousal/activity level.
Working Breeds - CORRECT ANSWERS-akita, malamute, burnese, boxer, dobie, dane, mastiff,
newie , rott, husky. Watch for: guarding, bullying play behavior, high arousal.
Toy Breeds - CORRECT ANSWERS-chihuahua, crested maltese, papillon, peke, pom , toy
poodle, pug, yorkie. Watch for: ankle-biting, guarding.
Hounds - CORRECT ANSWERS-bloodhound, bassett, beagle, greyhound, rhodesian ridgeback,
dachshund. Watch for: prey-drive, tagging.
Terrier Group - CORRECT ANSWERS-airdale, bull terrier, jack russel, wheaten, staffordshire
(pitbull). Watch for: over-arousal, guarding, prey-drive.
Non-Sporting Group - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-An "air bite" that makes no contact, sometimes referred to
as a "snap" or "nip"
Bite Level 2 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A bite that makes contact but there is no puncture. Possibly
some scraping but nothing serious.
Bite Level 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Characterized by multiple bites where the dog bit, let go,
then bit again.
Bite Level 6 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Death/Mutilation
Herding Breeds - CORRECT ANSWERS-Collie, german sheperd, aussies, cattle dogs, corgis,
sheepdogs. Watch for: herding, tagging, prey drive, guarding.
If you see a dog off-leash: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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: - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-One dog vocalizing, no contact between the dogs, the other dog
does not respond.
Tiff - CORRECT ANSWERS-Both dogs vocalize, some movement towards each other.
Scuffle - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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.
Dog Background - CORRECT ANSWERS-Consider: Breed type, age, attendance at daycare,
resource guarding, bite history, prey drive, incident history, obedience
Current Dog Incident - CORRECT ANSWERS-1) Role (Green=victim, yellow=participant,
red=instigator)
