Daphne Green Temperament Assessment D.O.B: Weight:4wks-5.13lbs 5wks-6.91lbs 6wks-lbs 7wks-5.90lbs

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1 Daphne Green Temperament Assessment D.O.B: Weight:4wks-5.13lbs 5wks-6.91lbs 6wks-lbs 7wks-5.90lbs 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 Pink: not small children No Highlight: Should not affect placement CONFIDENCE TRAITS: Self Sufficiency (ability to be on own) ~ 5WK - actively explores environment and ranges away checking back frequently 6WK - beginning to explore and observe calmly but doesn't move far 7WK - actively explores environment and ranges away checking back frequently Sociability with Dogs (desire to interact socially with dogs not mom or littermates) ~ 5WK - interacts appropriate to situation 6WK - interacts mixing appropriate and inappropriate behavior 7WK - interacts mixing appropriate and inappropriate behavior Tolerance to Change (handles change of environment) ~ 5WK - no stress shown 6WK - no stress shown 7WK - no stress shown Tolerance to Stress (handles stressors like baths, vaccinations, etc.) ~ 5WK - no stress shown 6WK - no stress shown 7WK - no stress shown Sound Sensitivity (reaction to startling sounds-loud bang) ~ 5WK - Notices sound and shows curiosity 6WK - Notices sound and quickly moves towards to investigate 7WK - Notices sound and quickly moves towards to investigate

2 Sight Sensitivity (reaction to startling sights- open umbrella) ~ 5WK - startled and showed signs of stress, recovers on own 6WK - Notices object and quickly moves towards to investigate 7WK - Notices object and quickly moves towards to investigate TRAINING TRAITS : ( cannot be assessed accurately without confidence) Focus (ability to stay with something) ~ 5WK - focus is very good and lasts over 15 sec and will not break away when distracted 6WK -focus is good lasts to 15 sec 7WK -focus is good lasts to 15 sec Toy Motivation ~ 5WK - good interest in high value, minimal interest in normal value 6WK - minimal interest in high value, no interest in normal value 7WK -- good interest in high value, minimal interest in normal value Food Motivation ~ 5WK - minimal interest in high value, no interest in normal value 6WK - good interest in high value, minimal interest in normal value 7WK - good interest in high value, minimal interest in normal value Tractability (desire to please/ motivation for praise) ~ 5WK - high interest in high value, good interest in normal value 6WK - good interest in high value, minimal interest in normal value 7WK - good interest in high value, minimal interest in normal value Problem Solving (ability to think in multiple steps) ~ 5WK - attempts and does not give up 6WK - attempts but gives up after 30 seconds 7WK - attempts but gives up after 30 seconds Memory (remembers previous learning) ~ 5WK - showed improvement with first repeat 6WK - needs minimal repeat to show improvement 7WK - showed improvement with first repeat Retrieve ~ 5WK - Chased Object, and returned without it to tester

3 6WK - Does not chase objects 7WK - Started to chase object, lost interest PERSONALITY TRAITS: Tactile (needs to touch to learn) ~ 5WK - uses mouth less than ½ of time to investigate,uses mouth gently with teeth 6WK - uses mouth more than ½ of time to investigate,gentle with teeth 7WK - uses mouth more than ½ of time to investigate,gentle with teeth Vocal ~ 5WK - vocalizes in stressful situations and socially appropriate ones 6WK - vocalizes in only stressful situations 7WK - vocalizes in only stressful situations Bite Inhibition (control over bite down strength) ~ 5WK - uses teeth but no marks on skin and/or damage to toys 6WK -- uses teeth but no marks on skin and/or damage to toys 7WK - uses teeth but no marks on skin and/or damage to toys Tolerance for Handling ~ 5WK - comfortable and tolerant of handling 6WK - comfortable and tolerant of handling 7WK - comfortable and tolerant of handling Tolerance for Restraint ~ 5WK - unsure and adjusts on own 6WK - comfortable and tolerant of restraint 7WK - comfortable and tolerant of restraint Possessiveness ~ 5WK - no possessiveness 6WK - no possessiveness 7WK - no possessiveness Energy Level (amount of effort to make puppy tired) ~ 5WK - mid 6WK - moderate 7WK - moderate Excitability (how easy puppy shifts from calm to excited) ~

4 5WK - excites with little effort,calms easily 6WK - excites with little effort,calms easily 7WK - excites with little effort,calms easily Pain Threshold (will relate to tolerance tests, 10 sec squeeze webbing in between toes) ~ 5WK seconds 6WK second - 7WK second - Independence/Personality (desire to be on own/with people) ~ 5WK - even intermittent period of trying to engage and not 6WK - interacts and comes right back after removal 7WK - interacts and comes right back after removal 4wk litter notes: This is the litter s first assessment. The puppies are curious about their surroundings and new sounds. At this age they are very inquisitive about toys and textures. Going forward, they will be socialized with several different noises, textures and everyday situations they may encounter. The puppies tend to have low confidence and energy levels at this point due to immaturity but in the upcoming weeks this will improve. Litter Overall: - Pups are starting to use the potty tray. - Pups showed good confidence with the assessor. - Pups quickly went up to the assessor. - Green is eager to climb into the assessor s lap. - Pups is eager to investigate the assessor. 5wk litter notes: At five weeks, this is their first visit to the playroom. Pups are slowly exploring this new environment with mom. During this time, mom will teach pups how to be comfortable in new areas and become accustomed to the weaning process. She also helps the pups feel confidence in an otherwise stressful situation. Gradually throughout the week the pups become more comfortable and show positive confidence traits being away from mom. Energy levels have increased and pups are now playing with toys. Pups have also begun to cope with life without mom and weaning is to begin shortly after. Litter Overall:

5 - Pups were quick to enter the playroom. - Pups begin to explore their new surroundings. - Pups consistently check for interaction to begin. - Pups show favorable confidence in stressful situations. - Pups have good responses to new sounds. - Pups have okay responses to new sights/objects. - Pups do use their mouths during interaction. When doing so, they are gentle with their teeth. - Pups do not show possessiveness. - Litter is confident while playing independently. Green s Notes: - Green actively explores environment and ranges away, checking back frequently. - Green plays well with siblings and mom. - Green shows no stress when in a changed environment. Such as when he went into the play area for the first time. - Green shows no stress when in a stressful situation. Such as when he started to wean away from mom. - Green was curious about the new sound. He noticed the sound and lost interest after looking around the room. - Green was startled by the new sight and showed stress. He adjusted on own. - Green can stayed focused for fifteen seconds, and will not break away to something new. - Green has a good motivation for the toys. He will easily get distracted away from the toys when called. - Green has a minimal motivation for the treats. He is curious about the treats, but will not work for them. - Green has a good to high motivation for tractability. He will stay and interact for a long period of time. He will get distracted away from the assessor. - Green will not stop when problem solving. - Green shows minimal improvement with first repeat when remembering previous learning. - Green chased after the ball, stood over the ball and did not return with the ball to the assessor. He did allow the assessor to retrieve the ball from him.

6 - Green does use his mouth to investigate less than half of the time and uses his teeth gently. - Green is vocal in stressful and in socially appropriate situations. - Green is gentle and calm during handling and restraint. - Green has a mid level energy. - Green excites with little effort and calms easily. - Green will return after removal during interaction. - Green is even with trying to interact with people and with playing on own. - Green is eager to interact. - Green quickly went up to the assessor when entering the play area. - Green is using the potty tray. - Green showed good confidence when entering a new environment. - Green is eager to play with the toys. - Green quickly adjusted to the new sight and wanted to play. - Green is eager to explore and play with siblings. - Green has a sweet and playful personality. 6wk litter notes: At this point, pups are weaning from mom and are becoming self sufficient. Pups are carrying around toys in their mouths and beginning to play independently. They have learned that toys are also part of human interaction. Pups have become more sociable the more time they spend in the playroom. They have also learned that playtime is when they will use up their energy and nap time will be spent in the crate. Litter Overall: - Pups were quick to enter the playroom. - Pups begin to explore their new surroundings. - Pups consistently check for interaction to begin. - Pups show favorable confidence in stressful situations. - Pups have good responses to new sounds. - Pups have good responses to new sights/objects. - Pups do use their mouths during interaction. When doing so, they are gentle with their teeth. - Pups do not show possessiveness. - Litter is confident while playing independently.

7 Green s Notes: - Green beginning to explore calmly, does not more to far away. - Green interacts mixing appropriate and inappropriate behavior,when playing with littermates. - Green showed no signs of stress in a new area or when being groomed. - Green noticed new sights and sounds move in quickly to investigate. - Green focus will last to fifteen seconds. - Green was not that interested in toys, but does enjoys treats and receiving praise. - Green attempts to problem solve but gave up after thirty seconds. - Green needs minimal repeat to show improvement when remembering a previously learned task. - Green did not chase after the toys. - Green is calm and tolerant during handling and restraint. - Green has a moderate energy level. - Green excites easily, calms with some effort. - Green comes back after removal when interacting. - Green shows no possessiveness. - Green uses the potty tray very well. - Green uses mouth to investigate, gentle with teeth. - Green is very sweet and affectionate Health notes: 7wk litter notes: This is the litter s last and final assessment. At seven weeks (49 days of age) is the most accurate age to determine long term traits and predicting the future behavior of each pup. They have already gained considerable amounts of confidence and have begun to express their personalities. Pups have been introduced to crates for small periods of time during the day. Pups have also been exposed to numerous stimuli to improve development and intelligence. In the following weeks pups will either be joining their new homes or further their socializing and training in Doodle Prep School. Litter Overall:

8 - Pups were quick to enter the playroom. - Pups begin to explore their new surroundings. - Pups consistently check for interaction to begin. - Pups show favorable confidence in stressful situations. - Pups have good responses to new sounds. - Pups have good responses to new sights/objects. - Pups do use their mouths during interaction. When doing so, they are gentle with their teeth. - Pups do not show possessiveness. - Litter is confident while playing independently. Green s Notes: - Green actively explores environment, ranges away, checking in often. - Green interacts mixing appropriate and inappropriate behavior,when playing with littermates. - Green showed no signs of stress in a new area or when being groomed. - Green noticed new sights and sounds move in quickly to investigate. - Green focus will last to fifteen seconds. - Green does enjoys playing with toys, receiving treats and praise. - Green attempts to problem solve but gave up after thirty seconds. - Green showed improvement when remembering a previously learned task. - Green chased after toys then lost interest - Green is calm and tolerant during handling and restraint. - Green has a moderate energy level. - Green excites easily, calms with some effort. - Green comes back after removal when interacting. - Green shows no possessiveness. - Green uses the potty tray very well. - Green uses mouth to investigate, gentle with teeth. - Green got very excited, when getting attention and loved being the center of attention. - Green is very sweet and affectionate

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