KOMAK DADAN - Temperment Testing

Temperment Testing

There several things you need to think of before going to do a temperament test for your SD. This is a very important transaction for you. Most people would not buy a car alone but would take a friend along for a second opinion. This dog is as huge an investment as a car and will be around a lot longer. So, never go by yourself. Take along an interested unbiased person -- not someone (usually a family member) who has an emotional stake in the dog. You want a supportive friend. If you are severely physically disabled, do take someone with you who is not. You will want their help with some of the exercises. If you have never tested a dog before, you may want your friend to be dog knowledgeable.

VERY IMPORTANT:

Trust your own feelings and instincts.

You are the one going to depend on this dog, living with him for years. You MUST be comfortable with him.
If you are unsure or uneasy, don't continue the test.
If you feel in any way wrong about an adult dog, don't continue
If you are in any way unsure of the dog, don't get it.
Don't allow pressure to take the dog no matter what anyone else says.

In all tests, you and/or your friend must conduct the testing. If you know the litter of puppies, then get a friend who has never seen them to do the test. A stranger to the dog/puppies must do the tests. This is the only way to evaluate the true reactions.

For adult dogs, the best advice is to only test dogs who have been recommended by someone else’s evaluation. Proceed with caution and if the dog makes no attempt to be friendly, is agitated, or has a stiff stance, refuse the evaluation. Do not test a female dog in heat. End the test if there is any sign of aggression from the dog.

Actually, the best thing you could do is practice the testing on other dogs such as those of your friends or family. Then you will have an idea of how to handle the tools during the real test and some of the results to expect.

Puppy Behavior Test

Score Sheet
	Test Set 1 Test Set 2
Test Procedure
	Test Set 1 Test Set 2
Test Explanation
Analysis of Puppy Test
Tempermant Testing Equipment

Other ideas:

The Volhard puppy aptitude test.

The National Rat Terrier Assoc. has a great set of tests for both puppy and adult.

The IAADP has some suggestions for testing adults.

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