PACCC-CPACP PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Herding Breeds - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Collie, german sheperd, aussies, cattle dogs, corgis,
sheepdogs. Watch for: herding, tagging, prey drive, guarding.
Sporting Breeds - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅spaniel , pointers, retrievers, setters, vizla, weimeraners.
Watch for: prey drive, high arousal/activity level.
Working Breeds - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅akita, malamute, burnese, boxer, dobie, dane, mastiff,
newie , rott, husky. Watch for: guarding, bullying play behavior, high arousal.
Toy Breeds - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅chihuahua, crested maltese, papillon, peke, pom , toy poodle,
pug, yorkie. Watch for: ankle-biting, guarding.
Hounds - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅bloodhound, bassett, beagle, greyhound, rhodesian ridgeback,
dachshund. Watch for: prey-drive, tagging.
Terrier Group - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅airdale, bull terrier, jack russel, wheaten, staffordshire
(pitbull). Watch for: over-arousal, guarding, prey-drive.
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.
Bite Level 1 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅An "air bite" that makes no contact, sometimes referred to as
a "snap" or "nip"
Bite Level 2 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A bite that makes contact but there is no puncture. Possibly
some scraping but nothing serious.
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)
,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.
Bite Level 5 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Characterized by multiple bites where the dog bit, let go, then
bit again.
Bite Level 6 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Death/Mutilation.
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
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.
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.
Seperating Dogs after a Dog Fight: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅One dog vocalizing, no contact between the dogs, the other dog
does not respond.
Tiff - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Both dogs vocalize, some movement towards each other.
Scuffle - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Consider: Breed type, age, attendance at daycare,
resource guarding, bite history, prey drive, incident history, obedience
Current Dog Incident - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅1) Role (Green=victim, yellow=participant,
red=instigator)
Herding Breeds - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Collie, german sheperd, aussies, cattle dogs, corgis,
sheepdogs. Watch for: herding, tagging, prey drive, guarding.
Sporting Breeds - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅spaniel , pointers, retrievers, setters, vizla, weimeraners.
Watch for: prey drive, high arousal/activity level.
Working Breeds - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅akita, malamute, burnese, boxer, dobie, dane, mastiff,
newie , rott, husky. Watch for: guarding, bullying play behavior, high arousal.
Toy Breeds - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅chihuahua, crested maltese, papillon, peke, pom , toy poodle,
pug, yorkie. Watch for: ankle-biting, guarding.
Hounds - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅bloodhound, bassett, beagle, greyhound, rhodesian ridgeback,
dachshund. Watch for: prey-drive, tagging.
Terrier Group - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅airdale, bull terrier, jack russel, wheaten, staffordshire
(pitbull). Watch for: over-arousal, guarding, prey-drive.
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.
Bite Level 1 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅An "air bite" that makes no contact, sometimes referred to as
a "snap" or "nip"
Bite Level 2 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A bite that makes contact but there is no puncture. Possibly
some scraping but nothing serious.
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)
,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.
Bite Level 5 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Characterized by multiple bites where the dog bit, let go, then
bit again.
Bite Level 6 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Death/Mutilation.
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
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.
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.
Seperating Dogs after a Dog Fight: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅One dog vocalizing, no contact between the dogs, the other dog
does not respond.
Tiff - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Both dogs vocalize, some movement towards each other.
Scuffle - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Consider: Breed type, age, attendance at daycare,
resource guarding, bite history, prey drive, incident history, obedience
Current Dog Incident - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅1) Role (Green=victim, yellow=participant,
red=instigator)
