CPDT-KA (New 2026/ 2027 Update)
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
Thorndike Theory - Correct answer What is reinforced will occur more often and what
is punished will occur less often.
Punishment - Correct answer seems to increase the variability of the behavior.
ABC's of Learning - Correct answer Antecedent - stimulus present in environment
BEFORE the behavior
Behavior - anything the dog does responding to that stimulus
Consequence - anything that happens to the dog as a result of that behavior
Antecedent - Correct answer Any stimulus present BEFORE the behavior occurs
Consequences - Correct answer This is what influences/drives the dog's behavior
(R+) - Correct answer Positive Reinforcement - a reward is added
,(P-) - Correct answer Negative Punishment - a reward is subtracted
(P+) - Correct answer an aversive is added
(R-) - Correct answer an aversive is subtracted
Aversive - Correct answer Punishment, something unpleasant
Example of R- - Correct answer Dog on slip/choke collar - pressure is released when
dog is not pulling
Example of P+ - Correct answer A punishment is added - dog barks inappropriately
and owner whacks him with a newspaper
Definition of P+ and R- - Correct answer A punishment is added
A punishment or aversive is subtracted
,Definition of P- and R+ - Correct answer Something desirable is subtracted
A reward is added
Example of P- - Correct answer Dog jumping on person. The person turns their back
on the dog or leaves the room
Example of R+ - Correct answer dog performs a sit and is given a treat immediately
after performing the behavior. This is
3 to 16 weeks of age - Correct answer brain is biologically ready to make long term
change in response to social input at this age
When to begin vaccination program - Correct answer 6-8 weeks of age
When to start group class with pup - Correct answer 1 to 2 weeks after receiving their
first dose of vaccine for distemper, parvo, and adenovirus
, When is distemper, hepatitis, & parvo (DHP) vaccines given? - Correct answer start at
6 to 8 weeks of age & give every 3 to 4 wks until 12 to 14 wks old then boostered at 1
year and repeated every 3 yrs
CDS - Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome - Correct answer Occurs in older pets.
Disorientation, social interactions, disruptions in sleep/wake cycles, house soiling, may
startle more easily due to loss of vision and hearing
When is rabies vaccine given? - Correct answer in the 1st year at 12 weeks of age or
older, then boostered at 1 yr. Then every 1 to 3 yrs afterward.
Cushings Disease - Correct answer body produces too much cortisone, usually occurs
in middle age to older dogs. Can contribute to irritability and increased reactivity.
Hypoglycemia - Correct answer quick drop in blood sugar that can cause seizures.
When it drop more gradually animal becomes weak, disoriented, irritable, or fails to
process info well. Young puppies and toy breeds may get it from imporper nutrition,
heavy parasite load, or stress.
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
Thorndike Theory - Correct answer What is reinforced will occur more often and what
is punished will occur less often.
Punishment - Correct answer seems to increase the variability of the behavior.
ABC's of Learning - Correct answer Antecedent - stimulus present in environment
BEFORE the behavior
Behavior - anything the dog does responding to that stimulus
Consequence - anything that happens to the dog as a result of that behavior
Antecedent - Correct answer Any stimulus present BEFORE the behavior occurs
Consequences - Correct answer This is what influences/drives the dog's behavior
(R+) - Correct answer Positive Reinforcement - a reward is added
,(P-) - Correct answer Negative Punishment - a reward is subtracted
(P+) - Correct answer an aversive is added
(R-) - Correct answer an aversive is subtracted
Aversive - Correct answer Punishment, something unpleasant
Example of R- - Correct answer Dog on slip/choke collar - pressure is released when
dog is not pulling
Example of P+ - Correct answer A punishment is added - dog barks inappropriately
and owner whacks him with a newspaper
Definition of P+ and R- - Correct answer A punishment is added
A punishment or aversive is subtracted
,Definition of P- and R+ - Correct answer Something desirable is subtracted
A reward is added
Example of P- - Correct answer Dog jumping on person. The person turns their back
on the dog or leaves the room
Example of R+ - Correct answer dog performs a sit and is given a treat immediately
after performing the behavior. This is
3 to 16 weeks of age - Correct answer brain is biologically ready to make long term
change in response to social input at this age
When to begin vaccination program - Correct answer 6-8 weeks of age
When to start group class with pup - Correct answer 1 to 2 weeks after receiving their
first dose of vaccine for distemper, parvo, and adenovirus
, When is distemper, hepatitis, & parvo (DHP) vaccines given? - Correct answer start at
6 to 8 weeks of age & give every 3 to 4 wks until 12 to 14 wks old then boostered at 1
year and repeated every 3 yrs
CDS - Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome - Correct answer Occurs in older pets.
Disorientation, social interactions, disruptions in sleep/wake cycles, house soiling, may
startle more easily due to loss of vision and hearing
When is rabies vaccine given? - Correct answer in the 1st year at 12 weeks of age or
older, then boostered at 1 yr. Then every 1 to 3 yrs afterward.
Cushings Disease - Correct answer body produces too much cortisone, usually occurs
in middle age to older dogs. Can contribute to irritability and increased reactivity.
Hypoglycemia - Correct answer quick drop in blood sugar that can cause seizures.
When it drop more gradually animal becomes weak, disoriented, irritable, or fails to
process info well. Young puppies and toy breeds may get it from imporper nutrition,
heavy parasite load, or stress.
