Question 1
A dog holding its tail high and stiff while approaching an animal control officer most likely indicates which behavioral state?
Correct Answer:
Confidence or potential offensive aggression
Question 2
Which cat body posture best indicates that the animal is in a fearful or defensive state?
Correct Answer:
Arched back, puffed tail, and ears flattened sideways
Question 3
The term 'piloerection' in dogs refers to which observable sign?
Correct Answer:
Raised hackles along the spine and/or shoulders
Question 4
When a dog displays 'whale eye'—showing the whites of its eyes—an animal control officer should interpret this as:
Correct Answer:
A stress or warning signal that the dog may bite
Question 5
Which of the following behaviors in a dog is considered a 'calming signal' as described by animal behaviorist Turid Rugaas?
Correct Answer:
Turning the head or body away when approached
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Prepare with the Certified Animal Control Officer (CACO) practice quiz. This question bank includes 30 questions covering animal, officer, control, rabies, and property. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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