PACCC-CPACP practice Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
Herding Breeds
Correct Answer
Collie, german sheperd, aussies, cattle dogs, corgis, sheepdogs. Watch for: herding,
tagging, prey drive, guarding.
Question 2
Sporting Breeds
Correct Answer
spaniel , pointers, retrievers, setters, vizla, weimeraners. Watch for: prey drive, high
arousal/activity level.
Question 3
Working Breeds
Correct Answer
akita, malamute, burnese, boxer, dobie, dane, mastiff, newie , rott, husky. Watch for:
guarding, bullying play behavior, high arousal.
Question 4
Toy Breeds
Correct Answer
chihuahua, crested maltese, papillon, peke, pom , toy poodle, pug, yorkie. Watch
for: ankle-biting, guarding.
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,Question 5
Hounds
Correct Answer
bloodhound, bassett, beagle, greyhound, rhodesian ridgeback, dachshund. Watch
for: prey-drive, tagging.
Question 6
Terrier Group
Correct Answer
airdale, bull terrier, jack russel, wheaten, staffordshire (pitbull). Watch for: over-
arousal, guarding, prey-drive.
Question 7
Non-Sporting Group
Correct Answer
bichon, boston terrier, bulldogs, sharpeis, chow-chows, poodle, shiba-inus. Watch
for: depends on the breed as the group is so diverse.
Question 8
Bite Level 1
Correct Answer
An "air bite" that makes no contact, sometimes referred to as a "snap" or "nip"
Question 9
Bite Level 2
Correct Answer
A bite that makes contact but there is no puncture. Possibly some scraping but
nothing serious.
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,Question 10
Bite Level 3
Correct 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)
Question 11
Bite Level 4
Correct 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.
Question 12
Bite Level 5
Correct Answer
Characterized by multiple bites where the dog bit, let go, then bit again.
Question 13
Bite Level 6
Correct Answer
Death/Mutilation.
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, Question 14
If you see a dog off-leash:
Correct 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
Question 15
If two dogs get into a fight:
Correct Answer
1) If your dog is small, pick them up (be careful to protect yourself)
2) If your dog is large, drop the leash.
Question 16
How to Break Up a Dog Fight:
Correct 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.
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Answers
Question 1
Herding Breeds
Correct Answer
Collie, german sheperd, aussies, cattle dogs, corgis, sheepdogs. Watch for: herding,
tagging, prey drive, guarding.
Question 2
Sporting Breeds
Correct Answer
spaniel , pointers, retrievers, setters, vizla, weimeraners. Watch for: prey drive, high
arousal/activity level.
Question 3
Working Breeds
Correct Answer
akita, malamute, burnese, boxer, dobie, dane, mastiff, newie , rott, husky. Watch for:
guarding, bullying play behavior, high arousal.
Question 4
Toy Breeds
Correct Answer
chihuahua, crested maltese, papillon, peke, pom , toy poodle, pug, yorkie. Watch
for: ankle-biting, guarding.
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,Question 5
Hounds
Correct Answer
bloodhound, bassett, beagle, greyhound, rhodesian ridgeback, dachshund. Watch
for: prey-drive, tagging.
Question 6
Terrier Group
Correct Answer
airdale, bull terrier, jack russel, wheaten, staffordshire (pitbull). Watch for: over-
arousal, guarding, prey-drive.
Question 7
Non-Sporting Group
Correct Answer
bichon, boston terrier, bulldogs, sharpeis, chow-chows, poodle, shiba-inus. Watch
for: depends on the breed as the group is so diverse.
Question 8
Bite Level 1
Correct Answer
An "air bite" that makes no contact, sometimes referred to as a "snap" or "nip"
Question 9
Bite Level 2
Correct Answer
A bite that makes contact but there is no puncture. Possibly some scraping but
nothing serious.
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,Question 10
Bite Level 3
Correct 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)
Question 11
Bite Level 4
Correct 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.
Question 12
Bite Level 5
Correct Answer
Characterized by multiple bites where the dog bit, let go, then bit again.
Question 13
Bite Level 6
Correct Answer
Death/Mutilation.
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, Question 14
If you see a dog off-leash:
Correct 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
Question 15
If two dogs get into a fight:
Correct Answer
1) If your dog is small, pick them up (be careful to protect yourself)
2) If your dog is large, drop the leash.
Question 16
How to Break Up a Dog Fight:
Correct 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.
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