Puppy
Apptitude Test
Test
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Social Dominance
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Shoulder Angulation
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Croup Angulation
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Dog’s name:
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Breed:
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Age:
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Sex:
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Markings:
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Testing Date:
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Further Comments:
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INTERPRETATION OF SCORES
Mostly 1’s:
This dog is extremely dominant and has aggressive
tendencies. It is quick to bite and is generally considered not good with
children or the elderly. When combined with a 1 or 2 in touch sensitivity,
will be a difficult dog to train. Not a dog for the in experienced handler;
takes a competent trainer to establish leadership.
Mostly 2’s:
This dog is dominant and can be provoked to bite.
Responds well to firm, consistent, fair handling in an adult household,
and is likely to be a loyal pet once it respects its human leader. Often
has bouncy, outgoing temperament: may be too active for elderly, and too
dominant for small children.
Mostly 3’s:
This dog accepts human leaders easily. Is best prospect
for the average owner, adapts well to new situations and generally good
with children and elderly, although it may be inclined to be active. Makes
a good obedience prospect and usually has a common sense approach to life.
Mostly 4’s:
This dog is submissive and will adapt to most households.
May be slightly less outgoing and active than a dog scoring mostly 3’s.
Gets along well with children in general and trains well.
Mostly 5’s:
This dog is extremely submissive and needs special
handling to build confidence and bring him out of his shell. Does not adapt
well to change and confusion and needs a very regular, structured environment.
Usually safe around children and bites only when severely stressed. Not
a good choice for a beginner since it frightens easily, and takes a long
time to get used to new experiences.
Mostly 6’s:
This dog is independent. He is not affectionate and
may dislike petting and cuddling. It is difficult to establish a relationship
with him for working or as a pet. Not recommended for children who may
force attention on him; he is not a beginner’s dog.
a) When combined with 1’s (especially in restraint);
the independent dog is likely to bite under stress.
b) When combined with 5’s the independent dog is
likely to hide from people, or freeze when approached by a stranger.
No clear patterns (several 1’s, 2’s and 5’s):
This dog may not be feeling well. Perhaps just ate
or was recently wormed. Wait two days and re-test. If the test still shows
wide variations (lots of 1’s and 5’s), it is probably unpredictable and
unlikely to be a good pet or obedience dog.
SCORING TIPS
3 in Social Attraction and Social Dominance:
The socially attracted dog is more easily taught
to come and is more cuddly and friendly. Its interest in people can be
a useful tool in training, despite other scores.
1 in Restraint and 1 in Touch Sensitivity:
The dominant aggressive dog, insensitive to touch,
will be a handful to train and extremely difficult for anyone other than
an exceptionally competent handler.
5 in Stability:
This is likely to be a “spooky” dog which is never
desirable. It requires a great deal of extra work to get a spooky dog adapted
to new situations and they generally cannot be depended upon in a crisis.
5 in Touch and Sound Sensitivity:
May also be very “spooky” and needs delicate handling
to prevent the dog from becoming frightened.
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