Dog Walker Certificate Basic 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A dog in your care escapes its leash and runs. What is your first priority?
- Chase the dog at full speed
- Call for help and try to coax the dog back calmly (Correct answer)
- Wait at the owner's home
- Contact the police immediately
Correct answer: Call for help and try to coax the dog back calmly
Chasing a loose dog often causes it to run farther; a calm approach and calling for help is safer and more effective.
Question 2: What information should a dog walker always have accessible during a walk?
- The dog's breed history
- Owner's contact info, vet info, and any medical notes (Correct answer)
- The dog's adoption papers
- The dog's food brand preferences
Correct answer: Owner's contact info, vet info, and any medical notes
In an emergency, having the owner's number, the vet's contact, and medical notes allows for quick, appropriate action.
Question 3: Which behavior indicates a dog may be about to bite?
- Wagging tail and relaxed ears
- Stiff body, raised hackles, and a fixed stare (Correct answer)
- Rolling over and exposing belly
- Play bowing with a loose body
Correct answer: Stiff body, raised hackles, and a fixed stare
Stiff posture, raised hackles, and a fixed stare are classic warning signs of imminent aggression in dogs.
Question 4: When walking multiple dogs, how should you handle a fight between two of them?
- Grab both dogs by their collars and pull them apart
- Use a loud noise or physical barrier to interrupt, never put hands between fighting dogs (Correct answer)
- Let them fight it out to establish dominance
- Drop all leashes and step back
Correct answer: Use a loud noise or physical barrier to interrupt, never put hands between fighting dogs
Inserting hands between fighting dogs is a major bite risk; interrupting with noise or a barrier is far safer.
Question 5: What should a dog walker do before taking on a new client's dog for the first time?
- Begin walking immediately to assess behavior on the street
- Conduct a meet-and-greet to observe the dog's temperament (Correct answer)
- Request the dog's full medical records only
- Ask only about the dog's breed
Correct answer: Conduct a meet-and-greet to observe the dog's temperament
A meet-and-greet lets the walker assess temperament, build rapport, and identify any special handling needs before the first walk.
Question 6: Which of the following is a sign of heatstroke in a dog?
- Playful behavior and wagging tail
- Excessive panting, drooling, and stumbling (Correct answer)
- Calm breathing and alertness
- Eating grass occasionally
Correct answer: Excessive panting, drooling, and stumbling
Excessive panting, drooling, and loss of coordination are classic signs of heatstroke and require immediate veterinary attention.
Question 7: Why is it important for a dog walker to maintain consistent route familiarity?
- So the dogs get bored and behave better
- To minimize hazards and know alternate routes in emergencies (Correct answer)
- To avoid neighborhoods with other dog walkers
- Routes do not matter if the dog is on a leash
Correct answer: To minimize hazards and know alternate routes in emergencies
Knowing the route well helps walkers avoid hazards and quickly find alternatives if construction, traffic, or off-leash dogs are encountered.
Dog Walker Certificate Basic 3
A dog in your care escapes its leash and runs.
What is your first priority?