Maggie Orange Dot Temperament Assessment D.O.B: Weight: 8wks-6.06lbs

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1 Maggie Orange Dot Temperament Assessment D.O.B: Weight: 8wks-6.06lbs VIDEO LINK: COLOR CODE FOR TEST DOWN BELOW Red:needs to be addressed prior to placement Yellow: client needs to be aware Green: no special notes Orange: Service/ Therapy / constant or semi constant companion Blue: working family

2 Pink: not small children No Highlight: Should not affect placement CONFIDENCE TRAITS: Self Sufficiency (ability to be on own) ~ 7WK - actively explores environment and ranges away checking back frequently 8WK - actively explores environment and ranges away checking back frequently Sociability with Dogs (desire to interact socially with dogs not mom or littermates) ~ 7WK - interacts appropriate to situation 8WK - interacts appropriate to situation Tolerance to Change (handles change of environment) ~ 7WK - no stress shown 8WK - no stress shown Tolerance to Stress (handles stressors like baths, vaccinations, etc.) ~ 7WK - no stress shown 8WK - either outward or physical signs of stress Sound Sensitivity (reaction to startling sounds-loud bang) ~ 7WK - Notices sound and shows curiosity 8WK - Notices sound and slowly moves towards to investigate, tail up Sight Sensitivity (reaction to startling sights- open umbrella) ~ 7WK - startled and showed signs of stress, recovers on own 8WK - startled and showed signs of stress, recovers on own TRAINING TRAITS : ( cannot be assessed accurately without confidence) Focus (ability to stay with something) ~ 7WK - focus is very good and lasts over 15 sec but can break away to something new 8WK - focus is very good and lasts over 15 sec but can break away to something new Toy Motivation ~ 7WK - good interest in high value, minimal interest in normal value 8WK - good interest in high value, minimal interest in normal value Food Motivation ~ 7WK - good interest in high value, minimal interest in normal value 8WK - good interest in high value, minimal interest in normal value Tractability (desire to please/ motivation for praise) ~ 7WK - high interest in all value 8WK - extreme interest and not able to refocus and working to solicit response Problem Solving (ability to think in multiple steps) ~ 7WK - attempts but gives up after 15 seconds 8WK - attempts but gives up after 15 seconds

3 Memory (remembers previous learning) ~ 7WK - showed minimal improvement with first repeat 8WK - showed minimal improvement with first repeat Retrieve ~ 7WK - Chased Object, and returned without it to tester 8WK - Chased Object, and returned without it to tester PERSONALITY TRAITS: Tactile (needs to touch to learn) ~ 7WK - uses mouth more than ½ of time to investigate,uses mouth gently with teeth 8WK - uses mouth more than ½ of time to investigate,uses mouth gently with teeth Vocal ~ 7WK - vocalizes in stressful situations and socially appropriate ones 8WK - vocalizes during stress, when socially appropriate, and other times infrequently Bite Inhibition (control over bite down strength) ~ 7WK - uses teeth but no marks on skin and/or damage to toys 8WK - uses teeth but no marks on skin and/or damage to toys Tolerance for Handling ~ 7WK - comfortable and tolerant of handling 8WK - comfortable and tolerant of handling Tolerance for Restraint ~ 7WK - comfortable and tolerant of restraint 8WK - comfortable and tolerant of restraint Possessiveness ~ 7WK - no possessiveness 8WK - no possessiveness Energy Level (amount of effort to make puppy tired) ~ 7WK - moderate 8WK - moderate Excitability (how easy puppy shifts from calm to excited) ~ 7WK - excites with some effort,calms easily 8WK - excites with little effort,calms with effort Pain Threshold (will relate to tolerance tests, 10 sec squeeze webbing in between toes) ~ 7WK seconds 8WK seconds Respectability (confidence will affect this test, how respectful is puppy of persons space) ~ 7WK - interacts and comes right back after removal 8WK - interacts and comes right back after removal

4 Independence/Personality (desire to be on own/with people) ~ 7WK - even intermittent period of trying to engage and not 8WK - plays on own but has periods of trying to engage 7wk litter notes: Litter Overall: - Pups begin to explore their new surroundings. - Pups consistently check for interaction to begin. - Litter plays with appropriate interactions with each other. - Pups have good responses to new sounds. - Pups have okay responses to new sights/objects. - Pups do use their mouths during interaction. - Pups are vocal in stressful and socially appropriate situations. - Pups do not show possessiveness. - Litter is confident while playing independently. Orange Dot s Notes: - Orange Dot actively explores environment and ranges away, checking back frequently. - Orange Dot plays well with siblings. - Orange Dot shows no stress when in a changed environment. - Orange Dot shows no stress when in a stressful situation. - Orange Dot was curious about the new sound. He noticed the sound and lost interest after looking around the room. - Orange Dot was startled by the new sight and showed stress. He adjusted on own. - Orange Dot will stay focused for fifteen seconds, but can break away to something new. - Orange Dot has a good motivation for the toys. He will easily get distracted away from the toys when called. - Orange Dot has a good motivation for the treats. He will work a short amount of time for the treats. - Orange Dot has a high motivation for tractability. He will stay and interact for a long period of time.

5 - Orange Dot will work fifteen seconds when problem solving. - Orange Dot shows minimal improvement with first repeat when remembering previous learning. - Orange Dot chased after the ball, but did not retrieve the ball and return with it to the assessor. - Orange Dot does use his mouth when interacting and uses his teeth gently. - Orange Dot is vocal only in stressful and socially appropriate situations. - Orange Dot is gentle and calm during handling and restraint. - Orange Dot has a moderate level energy. - Orange Dot excites with some effort and calms easily. - Orange Dot is excited when interacting, and will return after removal. - Orange Dot is even with trying to interact with people and with playing on own. - Orange Dot is eager to interact. - Orange Dot quickly went up to the assessor, when meeting for the first time. - Orange Dot is eager to climb into the assessor s lap. - Orange Dot is eager to be with people. - Orange Dot is constantly checking in with the assessor. - Orange Dot showed good confidence while in a new environment. - Orange Dot is eager to play and explore with siblings. - Orange Dot has a sweet and playful personality. 8wk litter notes: Litter Overall: - Pups were quick to enter the playroom. - Pups begin to explore their new surroundings. - Pups consistently check for interaction to begin. - Pups have good responses to new sounds. - Pups have okay responses to new sights/objects. - Pups do use their mouths during interaction. - Pups are vocal in stressful and socially appropriate situations. He is also vocal other times infrequently. - Pups do not show possessiveness. - Litter is confident while playing independently.

6 Crate Training: - Orange Dot shows some stress. - Orange Dot cried for a good amount of time. - Orange Dot will need more work with crate training. Orange Dot s Notes: - Orange Dot actively explores environment and ranges away, checking back frequently. - Orange Dot plays well with siblings. - Orange Dot shows no stress when in a changed environment. - Orange Dot shows more than minimal stress when in a stressful situation. Such as when he crate trained. - Orange Dot walked around the room looking for the new sound. He did not give up until after he had walked around the room. - Orange Dot was startled by the new sight and showed stress. He adjusted on own. - Orange Dot will stay focused for fifteen seconds, but can break away to something new. - Orange Dot has a good motivation for the toys. He will easily get distracted away from the toys when called. - Orange Dot has a good motivation for the treats. He will work a short amount of time for the treats. - Orange Dot has an extremely high motivation for tractability. He will try to solicit a response after interaction has ended. - Orange Dot will work fifteen seconds when problem solving. - Orange Dot shows minimal improvement with first repeat when remembering previous learning. - Orange Dot chased after the ball, but did not retrieve the ball and return with it to the assessor. - Orange Dot does use his mouth when interacting and he uses his teeth gently. - Orange Dot is vocal in stressful and socially appropriate situations. He is also vocal other times infrequently. - Orange Dot is gentle and calm during handling and restraint. - Orange Dot has a moderate level energy.

7 - Orange Dot excites with little effort and calms with effort. - Orange Dot is excited when interacting and will return after removal. - Orange Dot plays on own, but has periods of trying to interact. - Orange Dot is eager to interact. - Orange Dot is constantly trying to get the assessor s attention. - Orange Dot gets excited when talked too. - Orange Dot will need more work with using the potty tray. - Orange Dot is constantly checking in with the assessor. - Orange Dot is eager to explore and play with siblings. - Orange Dot has a sweet and playful personality. Health notes: Orange Dot is in good health.

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