CPDT KA HANDBOOK 2026
COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATION MANUAL
AND CONTENT BREAKDOWN
◉ Common behavior problems in senior dogs include all of the
following except
Senior dogs can become incontinent
Senior dogs growl more
Cognitive dysfunction
Pain related behavior changes
Answer: Senior dogs growl more
◉ Which of these could negatively impact proper development
Supervised appropriate play with other dogs
The use of reinforcers in training
A lack of consistency and of proactive training
Training puppies too early
Answer: A lack of consistency and of proactive training
◉ Puppies eyes and ears are closed when they are first born. During
which stage of development do eyes and ears open
,Answer: Transitional
◉ True or False
The concept of dominance does not actually occur in domestic dogs
Answer: False
◉ The heaviest and largest breeds are usually classified as types of
Spitz dogs
Hounds
Mastiffs or
Livestock guard
Answer: Mastiffs
◉ Common causes of developmental behavioral difficulties can
include
Sleep deprivation
Too much maternal attention
Early deworming
Isolation during the first socialization period
Answer: Isolation during the first socialization period
◉ True or False
, Wolves usually live in unrelated packs so dominance hierarchy is
very important to them
Answer: False
◉ Sexual behavior usually develop during which developmental
stage
Answer: Juvenile
◉ During which stage of development does the first fear impact
period usually occur
Answer: 2nd socialization
◉ One of the many differences between dogs and wolves is that dogs
Answer: Exhibit more conspecific aggression
◉ A conditioned response is one that is
Learned by association
Taught with a clicker
Reflexive
Purely emotional
Answer: Learned by association
COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATION MANUAL
AND CONTENT BREAKDOWN
◉ Common behavior problems in senior dogs include all of the
following except
Senior dogs can become incontinent
Senior dogs growl more
Cognitive dysfunction
Pain related behavior changes
Answer: Senior dogs growl more
◉ Which of these could negatively impact proper development
Supervised appropriate play with other dogs
The use of reinforcers in training
A lack of consistency and of proactive training
Training puppies too early
Answer: A lack of consistency and of proactive training
◉ Puppies eyes and ears are closed when they are first born. During
which stage of development do eyes and ears open
,Answer: Transitional
◉ True or False
The concept of dominance does not actually occur in domestic dogs
Answer: False
◉ The heaviest and largest breeds are usually classified as types of
Spitz dogs
Hounds
Mastiffs or
Livestock guard
Answer: Mastiffs
◉ Common causes of developmental behavioral difficulties can
include
Sleep deprivation
Too much maternal attention
Early deworming
Isolation during the first socialization period
Answer: Isolation during the first socialization period
◉ True or False
, Wolves usually live in unrelated packs so dominance hierarchy is
very important to them
Answer: False
◉ Sexual behavior usually develop during which developmental
stage
Answer: Juvenile
◉ During which stage of development does the first fear impact
period usually occur
Answer: 2nd socialization
◉ One of the many differences between dogs and wolves is that dogs
Answer: Exhibit more conspecific aggression
◉ A conditioned response is one that is
Learned by association
Taught with a clicker
Reflexive
Purely emotional
Answer: Learned by association
