Instructional Skills (CPDT-KA)
(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
2025/2026 ALREADY PASSED
Client - correct answer ✔✔
Business License - correct answer ✔✔
Coaching - correct answer ✔✔
Sandwich Method - correct answer ✔✔
Factors that might lead to referrals to other trainers - correct answer ✔✔-Owner compliance
-Death threat of dog
-Separation anxiety
-Dog-dog aggression
-Children and resource guarding; and/or body handling
Types of client base - correct answer ✔✔-Delegators
-DIYers
-Kids
-Self-styled experts
-Non-compliant
-Permissive
-Controlling
, Nature vs Nurture - correct answer ✔✔
For people who want guarantees, talk about: - correct answer ✔✔Probabilities
The best way to describe dog training is by comparing it to _____ - correct answer ✔✔Learning
an instrument or a sport that uses equipment.
Reasons to train with a plan - correct answer ✔✔To be as fast and efficient as possible.
Trainer failure is due to _____ - correct answer ✔✔Unmotivated dogs, what/why muddles
Things that trainers do or don't do that lead to training failures are _____ - correct answer
✔✔No training plan, not knowing the criteria at any given second, sequencing, body moving at
inappropriate times, blocking and overshadowing errors.
Theory of Mind - correct answer ✔✔The ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others
and to understand that others have beliefs, desires and intentions that are different from one's
own.
When should you refer someone out? - correct answer ✔✔When any behavior or event is
outside the scope of ones experience.
Certified Canine Behavior Counselor (CCBC) - correct answer ✔✔Certification of proven
knowledge of anatomy & physiology of behavior.
Veterinary Behaviorist - correct answer ✔✔Licensed veterinarian that has completed
internship/residency to become a behavior specialist. (can prescribe medication)
(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
2025/2026 ALREADY PASSED
Client - correct answer ✔✔
Business License - correct answer ✔✔
Coaching - correct answer ✔✔
Sandwich Method - correct answer ✔✔
Factors that might lead to referrals to other trainers - correct answer ✔✔-Owner compliance
-Death threat of dog
-Separation anxiety
-Dog-dog aggression
-Children and resource guarding; and/or body handling
Types of client base - correct answer ✔✔-Delegators
-DIYers
-Kids
-Self-styled experts
-Non-compliant
-Permissive
-Controlling
, Nature vs Nurture - correct answer ✔✔
For people who want guarantees, talk about: - correct answer ✔✔Probabilities
The best way to describe dog training is by comparing it to _____ - correct answer ✔✔Learning
an instrument or a sport that uses equipment.
Reasons to train with a plan - correct answer ✔✔To be as fast and efficient as possible.
Trainer failure is due to _____ - correct answer ✔✔Unmotivated dogs, what/why muddles
Things that trainers do or don't do that lead to training failures are _____ - correct answer
✔✔No training plan, not knowing the criteria at any given second, sequencing, body moving at
inappropriate times, blocking and overshadowing errors.
Theory of Mind - correct answer ✔✔The ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others
and to understand that others have beliefs, desires and intentions that are different from one's
own.
When should you refer someone out? - correct answer ✔✔When any behavior or event is
outside the scope of ones experience.
Certified Canine Behavior Counselor (CCBC) - correct answer ✔✔Certification of proven
knowledge of anatomy & physiology of behavior.
Veterinary Behaviorist - correct answer ✔✔Licensed veterinarian that has completed
internship/residency to become a behavior specialist. (can prescribe medication)
