PACCC – CPACP PRACTICE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED
ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ – 2026
Herding Breeds - (answer)Collie, german sheperd, aussies, cattle dogs, corgis, sheepdogs. Watch for:
herding, tagging, prey drive, guarding.
Sporting Breeds - (answer)spaniel , pointers, retrievers, setters, vizla, weimeraners. Watch for: prey
drive, high arousal/activity level.
Working Breeds - (answer)akita, malamute, burnese, boxer, dobie, dane, mastiff, newie , rott, husky.
Watch for: guarding, bullying play behavior, high arousal.
Toy Breeds - (answer)chihuahua, crested maltese, papillon, peke, pom , toy poodle, pug, yorkie. Watch
for: ankle-biting, guarding.
Hounds - (answer)bloodhound, bassett, beagle, greyhound, rhodesian ridgeback, dachshund. Watch for:
prey-drive, tagging.
Terrier Group - (answer)airdale, bull terrier, jack russel, wheaten, staffordshire (pitbull). Watch for: over-
arousal, guarding, prey-drive.
Non-Sporting Group - (answer)bichon, boston terrier, bulldogs, sharpeis, chow-chows, poodle, shiba-
inus. Watch for: depends on the breed as the group is so diverse.
Bite Level 1 - (answer)An "air bite" that makes no contact, sometimes referred to as a "snap" or "nip"
Bite Level 2 - (answer)A bite that makes contact but there is no puncture. Possibly some scraping but
nothing serious.
Bite Level 3 - (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)
,PACCC – CPACP PRACTICE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED
ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ – 2026
Bite Level 4 - (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.
Bite Level 5 - (answer)Characterized by multiple bites where the dog bit, let go, then bit again.
Bite Level 6 - (answer)Death/Mutilation.
If you see a dog off-leash: - (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
If two dogs get into a fight: - (answer)1) If your dog is small, pick them up (be careful to protect yourself)
2) If your dog is large, drop the leash.
How to Break Up a Dog Fight: - (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.
, PACCC – CPACP PRACTICE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED
ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ – 2026
*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.
Seperating Dogs after a Dog Fight: - (answer)1) Ideal situation is the leash both dogs and move them
away from one another in seperate crates or rooms.
Looking for Injuries after a Dog Fight: - (answer)1) Check dogs for any punctures or other injuries: is the
dog limping? do you see any apparent injury?
*punctures do not always bleed right away, so check them periodically
*for long haired dogs, a good way to check is with a blow dryer.
2)If a dog was picked up or shaken, it is a good idea to have a vet check them for internal injuries
Snark - (answer)One dog vocalizing, no contact between the dogs, the other dog does not respond.
Tiff - (answer)Both dogs vocalize, some movement towards each other.
Scuffle - (answer)Dogs make physical movements towards each other in addition to yelling at each other.
The dogs may make contact for a brief second but it is over quickly.
Fight - (answer)Two dogs hashing it out over a resource or status. Dogs actually make contact, vocalize
with growls or snarls, and use their teeth. It does not have to result in an injury to be considered a fight.
Dog Background - (answer)Consider: Breed type, age, attendance at daycare, resource guarding, bite
history, prey drive, incident history, obedience
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED
ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ – 2026
Herding Breeds - (answer)Collie, german sheperd, aussies, cattle dogs, corgis, sheepdogs. Watch for:
herding, tagging, prey drive, guarding.
Sporting Breeds - (answer)spaniel , pointers, retrievers, setters, vizla, weimeraners. Watch for: prey
drive, high arousal/activity level.
Working Breeds - (answer)akita, malamute, burnese, boxer, dobie, dane, mastiff, newie , rott, husky.
Watch for: guarding, bullying play behavior, high arousal.
Toy Breeds - (answer)chihuahua, crested maltese, papillon, peke, pom , toy poodle, pug, yorkie. Watch
for: ankle-biting, guarding.
Hounds - (answer)bloodhound, bassett, beagle, greyhound, rhodesian ridgeback, dachshund. Watch for:
prey-drive, tagging.
Terrier Group - (answer)airdale, bull terrier, jack russel, wheaten, staffordshire (pitbull). Watch for: over-
arousal, guarding, prey-drive.
Non-Sporting Group - (answer)bichon, boston terrier, bulldogs, sharpeis, chow-chows, poodle, shiba-
inus. Watch for: depends on the breed as the group is so diverse.
Bite Level 1 - (answer)An "air bite" that makes no contact, sometimes referred to as a "snap" or "nip"
Bite Level 2 - (answer)A bite that makes contact but there is no puncture. Possibly some scraping but
nothing serious.
Bite Level 3 - (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)
,PACCC – CPACP PRACTICE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED
ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ – 2026
Bite Level 4 - (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.
Bite Level 5 - (answer)Characterized by multiple bites where the dog bit, let go, then bit again.
Bite Level 6 - (answer)Death/Mutilation.
If you see a dog off-leash: - (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
If two dogs get into a fight: - (answer)1) If your dog is small, pick them up (be careful to protect yourself)
2) If your dog is large, drop the leash.
How to Break Up a Dog Fight: - (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.
, PACCC – CPACP PRACTICE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED
ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ – 2026
*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.
Seperating Dogs after a Dog Fight: - (answer)1) Ideal situation is the leash both dogs and move them
away from one another in seperate crates or rooms.
Looking for Injuries after a Dog Fight: - (answer)1) Check dogs for any punctures or other injuries: is the
dog limping? do you see any apparent injury?
*punctures do not always bleed right away, so check them periodically
*for long haired dogs, a good way to check is with a blow dryer.
2)If a dog was picked up or shaken, it is a good idea to have a vet check them for internal injuries
Snark - (answer)One dog vocalizing, no contact between the dogs, the other dog does not respond.
Tiff - (answer)Both dogs vocalize, some movement towards each other.
Scuffle - (answer)Dogs make physical movements towards each other in addition to yelling at each other.
The dogs may make contact for a brief second but it is over quickly.
Fight - (answer)Two dogs hashing it out over a resource or status. Dogs actually make contact, vocalize
with growls or snarls, and use their teeth. It does not have to result in an injury to be considered a fight.
Dog Background - (answer)Consider: Breed type, age, attendance at daycare, resource guarding, bite
history, prey drive, incident history, obedience
