Working Around Security Dogs Course 2026

1. Tanong 1 ng 25

   Under British Columbia's Security Services Regulation, what may a security dog be used for?

   • AFinding people or things, and protecting the handler
   • BGuarding a site alone after the handler goes home
   • CControlling a crowd at the gate of a concert
   • DChasing a person who runs off the property after a theft
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. Finding people or things, and protecting the handler

   Section 13 of the BC regulation allows dogs to detect people or things and to protect the licensee during a patrol or watch. It bans using dogs to control people or crowds or to pursue anyone.

2. Tanong 2 ng 25

   In British Columbia, when may a security business use dogs in its guard service?

   • AOnly if the registrar has authorized it
   • BWhenever a client asks for a dog on site
   • CAs soon as the dog is one year old
   • DOnly during night shifts at industrial sites
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. Only if the registrar has authorized it

   Under section 13 of the BC Security Services Regulation, dogs may be used for security work only with the registrar's authorization, and only if they are trained for the work.

3. Tanong 3 ng 25

   A BC company wants to use a dog trained to seriously injure people. What does the regulation say?

   • AA dog trained that way must not be used
   • BIt is allowed with the client's consent
   • CIt is allowed only at night
   • DIt is allowed if the dog wears a muzzle
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. A dog trained that way must not be used

   Section 13(6) of the BC Security Services Regulation says a dog trained to kill or seriously injure people or animals must not be used for security work.

4. Tanong 4 ng 25

   In British Columbia, who must be with a security dog while it works?

   • AA police officer from the local detachment
   • BA worker authorized to use dogs, who keeps it under control
   • CAny licensed guard who happens to be working the same shift
   • DThe client's site manager or their delegate
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. A worker authorized to use dogs, who keeps it under control

   The BC regulation says a security dog must be accompanied by, and under the control of, a security worker who holds an authorization to use dogs.

5. Tanong 5 ng 25

   In British Columbia, what must a security dog's identification tag show?

   • AThe client's phone number
   • BThe name of the security business licensee
   • CThe handler's full name and home street address
   • DThe dog's date of birth
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. The name of the security business licensee

   Section 13(8) of the BC regulation requires the dog to wear a tag showing the name of the security business licensee.

6. Tanong 6 ng 25

   Under Ontario's rules, what must a guard or patrol dog wear on duty?

   • AA bell so people can hear it coming
   • BA fluorescent collar and an ID tag with the employer
   • CA muzzle and a reflective vest marked SECURITY in red
   • DA harness with the handler's licence number
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. A fluorescent collar and an ID tag with the employer

   Ontario says dogs used for guarding or patrolling must be on a leash and wear a fluorescent collar and an ID tag with the name of the guard's employer.

7. Tanong 7 ng 25

   In Ontario, what must an organization that uses security dogs have?

   • APermission from the local police chief
   • BA veterinarian on site during each shift
   • CA kennel built on every client's site for the dogs to rest
   • DWritten rules on how to care for and handle the dogs
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: D. Written rules on how to care for and handle the dogs

   Ontario requires organizations using dogs to have written rules and guidelines on caring for and handling them.

8. Tanong 8 ng 25

   Besides guarding and patrolling, what other uses of dogs does Ontario's regulation allow?

   • AClearing people out of a busy lobby
   • BTracking, such as for missing persons, and detection
   • CHolding a suspect on the ground until the police arrive
   • DEscorting trespassers off the property
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. Tracking, such as for missing persons, and detection

   Ontario's Use of Animals regulation allows dogs for tracking, such as finding missing persons, and for detection. Crowd control and restraining people are not allowed.

9. Tanong 9 ng 25

   What does a person need to work as a patrol dog handler in Alberta?

   • ANothing, if the dog is calm
   • BA letter from a dog trainer
   • CA security service worker licence
   • DOnly a dog licence from the city they live in
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   Sagot: C. A security service worker licence

   Alberta lists patrol dog handler among the jobs that need a security service worker licence.

10. Tanong 10 ng 25

    In Alberta, a patrol dog bites its own handler while on duty. Must the licensee report it to the Registrar?

    • AOnly if a member of the public saw it
    • BNo, bites to handlers are never reported to anyone
    • COnly if the handler misses a shift
    • DYes, the rule covers bites to the handler too
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Yes, the rule covers bites to the handler too

    Alberta's policy manual says licensees must report any incident where a patrol dog attacked or bit a person, including the handler.

11. Tanong 11 ng 25

    How does Alberta's security policy manual describe a yard or watch dog?

    • AA dog trained to find drugs at the border
    • BA dog turned loose without a handler in a fully enclosed area
    • CA dog that walks on a leash beside a licensed handler on patrol
    • DA dog that helps a person with a disability
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    Sagot: B. A dog turned loose without a handler in a fully enclosed area

    The manual describes yard or watch dogs as turned loose, without a handler, in a fully enclosed area, and notes the law does not license this group.

12. Tanong 12 ng 25

    What do Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) detector dogs search for?

    • AOnly lost luggage and missing travel documents at the airport
    • BOnly explosives on aircraft
    • CDrugs, guns, money, and food, plant and animal products
    • DPeople who have overstayed a visitor visa
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Drugs, guns, money, and food, plant and animal products

    The CBSA says its detector dog teams find drugs, guns, money, and food, plant and animal products.

13. Tanong 13 ng 25

    A CBSA detector dog gives its handler a quiet, subtle signal beside a suitcase. What does this most likely mean?

    • AThe dog is about to bite the bag or the traveller
    • BThe dog wants the traveller to feed it
    • CThe dog may have found what it is trained to find
    • DThe dog is tired and needs a rest
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    Sagot: C. The dog may have found what it is trained to find

    The CBSA trains its dogs to give a subtle signal to the handler when they detect contraband, instead of scratching, digging, biting or barking.

14. Tanong 14 ng 25

    A K9 handler and dog arrive at your post. What should you do before going near the dog?

    • AOffer the dog a treat so it learns to trust you
    • BAsk the handler and follow their instructions
    • CCall the dog by its name so it comes over to you
    • DPat the dog on the head to say hello
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Ask the handler and follow their instructions

    The handler controls the dog. Ask the handler first, as you would ask any owner, and never feed, call or pet a working dog without permission.

15. Tanong 15 ng 25

    A visitor wants to pet a patrol dog that is working. What should you say?

    • AGo ahead, patrol dogs love people
    • BWait until the handler looks away
    • CPlease stay back; the handler decides
    • DPet it gently, but only on top of the head
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Please stay back; the handler decides

    A working dog is under its handler's control. Ask people to keep back so they do not distract the dog, and let the handler decide.

16. Tanong 16 ng 25

    On patrol, a loose dog you do not know runs toward you. What should you do?

    • ACrouch down and stare into its eyes
    • BStand still, stay calm and do not run
    • CWave your arms and shout at it
    • DTurn and run back to your patrol vehicle
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Stand still, stay calm and do not run

    Edmonton's dog bite guidance says to stand still, stay calm and be assertive, and never turn your back or run from the dog.

17. Tanong 17 ng 25

    Which of these is a stress sign that can come before a dog bites?

    • AA loose, wagging body and soft eyes
    • BLying on its side to sleep
    • CRaised hackles and licking its lips
    • DEating calmly from its bowl
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    Sagot: C. Raised hackles and licking its lips

    Dogs usually warn first. Stress signs include raised hackles, lip or nose licking, yawning, panting, whale eye and ears held flat.

18. Tanong 18 ng 25

    A dog knocks you to the ground. What should you do?

    • ALie still on your back with arms out
    • BRoll onto your back and kick at the dog's face
    • CLie face down and protect your head and ears
    • DSit up and try to grab its collar
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Lie face down and protect your head and ears

    If you are knocked down, lie face down and protect your head and ears, as dog bite prevention guidance advises.

19. Tanong 19 ng 25

    A dog is about to attack and you are holding a backpack. What can help protect you?

    • ADrop the backpack and run away
    • BHide the backpack behind your back
    • CGive the dog the backpack to bite
    • DThrow the backpack far away from you
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Give the dog the backpack to bite

    Guidance says to give an attacking dog something to bite, such as a bag or jacket, or put a barrier between you and the dog.

20. Tanong 20 ng 25

    Which dog should you never approach on patrol?

    • AA dog on a leash that its owner says is friendly
    • BA dog that is tied up or alone in a vehicle
    • CA dog sitting beside its owner, who says hello
    • DA dog that its owner has invited you to greet
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. A dog that is tied up or alone in a vehicle

    Dog bite guidance says never to approach a dog that is tied up, in a vehicle, or without its owner.

21. Tanong 21 ng 25

    A dog bites your hand and breaks the skin. Once you are away from the dog, what should you do with the wound?

    • ARinse it for a few seconds, then ignore it
    • BWait a week to see if it gets infected
    • CCover it with tape and finish the rest of your shift first
    • DWash it with soap and warm water for at least 15 minutes
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    Sagot: D. Wash it with soap and warm water for at least 15 minutes

    HealthLinkBC advises washing the wound with soap and warm water for at least 15 minutes, then getting medical care right away.

22. Tanong 22 ng 25

    Under section 445 of the Criminal Code, what is an offence?

    • AWalking a dog without a leash in a city park
    • BWilfully injuring a dog kept for a lawful purpose
    • CBringing a pet dog into a shopping mall without asking first
    • DOwning more than two dogs in one home
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Wilfully injuring a dog kept for a lawful purpose

    Section 445 makes it an offence to wilfully and without lawful excuse kill, maim, wound, poison or injure dogs, birds or animals kept for a lawful purpose.

23. Tanong 23 ng 25

    How does section 445.01 of the Criminal Code define a 'law enforcement animal'?

    • AAny dog owned by a security company and used on night patrol
    • BA dog or horse trained to aid a law enforcement officer
    • CAny animal that lives at a police station
    • DAny dog that wears a work vest
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. A dog or horse trained to aid a law enforcement officer

    Section 445.01 defines a law enforcement animal as a dog or horse trained to aid a law enforcement officer in carrying out their duties.

24. Tanong 24 ng 25

    Which records must a BC security business keep about its dogs?

    • AEach dog's training and certification, and each handler's
    • BPhotos of every place the dog visits
    • CThe names of everyone who pets the dog while it is working
    • DOnly the dogs' food receipts
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Each dog's training and certification, and each handler's

    Section 13(9) of the BC regulation requires records of each dog's identifying marks, each dog's training and certification, and each handler's training and certification.

25. Tanong 25 ng 25

    In British Columbia, which business record covers an incident where a security dog attacked a person?

    • AThe visitor sign-in sheet
    • BThe vehicle maintenance log
    • CThe use-of-force report
    • DThe monthly payroll record
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. The use-of-force report

    Section 7 of the BC regulation requires use-of-force reports for incidents when force was used, including when a dog used for security work attacked a person.

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