Temperament Testing

Controlled exposure of a dog to novel stimuli to score confidence and recovery, not just initial reaction, used to evaluate working suitability.

Temperament testing exposes a puppy or dog to controlled novel stimuli (sound, surface changes, sudden movement) and scores recovery and confidence, not just the initial startle reaction. See what temperament testing involves.

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