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Testers Guide - Evaluating the Dog. During the ATTS temperament evaluation every dog is scored at each substation by a chief tester, two testers and up to three apprentice testers. The evaluators are spread out over the field to observe the dog from different angles.
Considering if your dog may perform any of these behaviours during the test may be a useful indicator of whether it is ready or not to be presented for assessment. For further information please contact the Pets As Therapy National Office, Tel: 01865 671440
The purpose of the 30-minute temperament assessment is to establish both that the dog is not a safety risk and both dog and handler are suitable for their respective designations. Dogs need to have a relaxed disposition at all times! They should not be pawing, leaping, licking and body slamming.
LION OTTER BEAVER GOLDEN RETRIEVER This personality likes to lead. The lion is good at making decisions and is very goal-oriented. They enjoy challenges, difficult
In the domestic dog, temperament tests are intended to assess behaviour and predict long term traits so as to establish suitability for a particular purpose. The tests may take the form of ethograms,
Several ATTS forms are available for download in PDF and/or Word DOC format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print PDF forms. If you do not already have it loaded on your system, it is available for download at no charge for most computer operating systems.
The Avidog® Puppy Evaluation Test (APET) arose from our 20‐year search for an evaluation tool to help us best match puppies’ to owners. Not only were we looking for a temperament test that would closely capture our puppies’
