CPDT-KA Test Prep 2024 with Complete Questions & Solutions!

Dogs who didn't receive enough socialization as a puppy are typically what? - ANSWER-Neophobic Define Eustress - ANSWER-Moderate or normal psychological stress, interpreted as being beneficial. Ideal state for learning and doing. "Good stress." What are the symptoms of Distemper, and how can it be spread? - ANSWER-Runny eyes, fever, snotty nose, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and paralysis. Often fatal. Very contagious virus. Spread through virus particles in the air or in the respiratory secretions of infected dogs. One of the "core" vaccinations. What are the 6 steps of the LIMA Humane Hierarchy, in order? - ANSWER-1) Wellness; nutritional, physical 2) Antecedent Arrangements/Management/Environment 3) Positive Reinforcement 4) Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behaviors (DRA) 5) Extinction, Negative Punishment, Negative Reinforcement 6) Positive Punishment What are the symptoms of heartworms, and how are they spread? - ANSWER-Coughing, lethargy, difficulty breathing, heart disease, and death. Spread through mosquito bites. Can be diagnosed with a blood test. Many prescription products available to prevent and treat heartworms. What are some possible substitutions for a clicker/marker word when working with a deaf dog? - ANSWER-Flashlight, thumbs up, gentle tap on the dog's nose, foot stomps or other vibration, etc. What are the signs of heat stroke, and how is it treated? - ANSWER-Excessive panting, drooling, anxiousness, weakness, abnormal gum color (darker red or purple), collapse, and death. Immediately take dog to shaded area and cool with cold wet towels that are wrung out and rewetted every few minutes. May run cool water over dog's body and quickly wipe away. Immediately transport the dog to an emergency veterinarian. Heat stroke can rapidly become deadly. What are the symptoms of Canine Parvovirus (Parvo), and how is it spread? - ANSWER-Attacks the gastrointestinal system, causing fever, vomiting, and sever (often bloody) diarrhea. Spread by direct contact between dogs as well as contaminated stool, surfaces, bowls, collars, leashes, equipment, and hands and clothing of people. Can survive in soil for years. Very contagious. Treatment is very expensive, many dogs die despite intensive treatment. One of the "core" vaccinations.