Certified Behavior Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA) Practice Test

Which safety precaution is essential when delivering in-home sessions?

Ignore bite risk Assess bite risk Use barriers or muzzles when indicated Have an escape plan

Correct Answer:

Assess bite risk

Explanation:

Assessing bite risk sets the foundation for safety before any in-home session. The home environment brings many variables—past history, triggers, resource guarding, medical issues, presence of children or other pets, and current stressors—that can influence how a dog might react. By evaluating these factors, you determine how likely a bite could occur and what level of precautions are needed. This informs practical safety measures you’ll implement, such as whether barriers or muzzles are appropriate, how you structure interactions, and what contingency plans are in place if the dog shows warning signals. Without this assessment, you wouldn’t know which precautions are truly necessary, potentially exposing you, clients, or the dog to avoidable risk.

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