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| refers to the unique individual nature of a dogs character and consists of a dogs hereditary components and experience. |
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| genetic - handed down by parents - may be modified but complete suppression is not possible. |
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| learned throughout life, 8-14 week range most important - impacts behavior down the road |
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| Why do we look at temperament? |
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| Treat dog as an individual, reduce mental stress, know how to handle the dog, and recognize and assess potential and maximize dog learning |
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| dogs threshold reaction to stimuli |
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| describes dog reaction to touch, handling and control and describes proximity to objects and people in surroundings. |
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| describes reaction to sound, both environmental and handlers voice. |
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| indicates a dog's general demeanor and affects the dog's ability to cope with stress such as change of handler and routine. |
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| rare clinical condition, state of mind where dog is fearful to whole environment, extreme form of suspicion. dog displays fear reaction to such an extent that it is impossible for handler to find source. High likelihood for genetic component - cannot reduce trait. |
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| instinctive reaction to any sense - can be learned. 3 things to look at - degree (how bad), frequency (how often), and recovery rate. |
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| distance within the flight or fight decision is made, |
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| involves the use of threat by posture, staring, vocalizing, etc. it can be offensive or defensive. Can be hereditary, characteristic of a breed or learned behavior. |
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| aggression in relation to protection of anything or anyone, food, toys, people. Indicates dogs readiness to defend what it believes it belongs to the. |
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| natural display in which the dog is challenging its position in the pack. Ok to show to other dogs, should never be shown to other people. |
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| display of instinctive hunting behavior, can be displayed as chasing and playing. |
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| stems from protective aggression and suspicion - indicates a dog's willingness to protect itself in a fear based situation. |
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| way in which a dog confirms its position in a social hierarchy, indicates likelihood a dog will challenge to maintain or improve position vs deferring to others. |
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| likelihood to preform a regarded action or task for return of vocal or physical praise. |
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| ability to focus on specific stimulus, situation, or task, affects ability to attend to handler in environment. |
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| anything which removes concentration from desired task, can be animals, people, or senses. |
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| relates to dogs ability of dog to cope with change. Change by handler, environment, and routine. Influenced by experience in puppyhood and is hard to change when older. |
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| describes extent to which dog appears to be relaxed in its work and happy to perform tasks. It relates to dogs ability to make positive decisions whether right or wrong without showing signs of insecurity. |
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