Sissy Pink Temperament Assessment D.O.B: 7.3.16 Weight:7wks­2.15lbs 8wks­2.71lbs VIDEO LINK: ​SISSY PUP’S 7 WEEK VIDEO 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) ​~ 7WK ­​actively explores environment staying close to same area 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 ­​minimal signs of stress 8WK ­​no stress shown Tolerance to Stress​ ​(handles stressors like baths, vaccinations, etc.) ​~ 7WK ­​either outward or physical signs of stress 8WK ­​no stress shown Sound Sensitivity​ ​(reaction to startling sounds­loud bang) ​~ 7WK ­​Notices sound and shows curiosity 8WK ­​Notices sound and quickly moves towards to investigate Sight Sensitivity ​(reaction to startling sights­ open umbrella) ​~ 7WK ­​Notices object and slowly moves towards to investigate, tail up 8WK ­​Notices object and quickly moves towards to investigate TRAINING TRAITS​:​ (cannot be assessed accurately without confidence) Focus ​(ability to stay with something)​ ​~ 7WK ­​focus is scattered but returns after checking different stimuli 8WK ­​focus is very good and lasts over 15 sec but can break away to something new Toy Motivation ~ 7WK ­​high interest in high value, good interest in normal value 8WK ­​good interest in high value, minimal interest in normal value Food Motivation ~ 7WK ­​high interest in high value, good interest in normal value 8WK ­​high interest in high value, good interest in normal value Tractability ​(desire to please/ motivation for praise)​ ​~ 7WK ­​good interest in high value, minimal interest in normal value 8WK ­​high interest in all value Problem Solving ​(ability to think in multiple steps)​ ​~ 7WK ­​attempts and does not give up,​minimal signs of stress 8WK ­​attempts and does not give up,​minimal signs of stress Memory ​(remembers previous learning)​ ​~ 7WK ­​showed improvement with first repeat 8WK ­​showed improvement with first repeat Retrieve ~ 7WK ­​Chased Object, and returned without it to tester 8WK ­​Chased Object, picked it up and returned it to the tester PERSONALITY TRAITS: Tactile ​(needs to touch to learn)​ ​~ 7WK ­​uses mouth more than ½ of time to investigate,​uses mouth neither gentle or rough 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 in only stressful situations Bite Inhibition ​(control over bite down strength)​ ~ 7WK ­​uses teeth in play with slight marks to skin and/or minimal 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 ­​squirms and licks during restraint but easy to restrain 8WK ­​comfortable and tolerant of restraint Possessiveness ~ 7WK ­​no possessiveness 8WK ­​no possessiveness Energy Level ​(amount of effort to make puppy tired)​ ​~ 7WK ­​moderate to high 8WK ­​moderate to high Excitability ​(how easy puppy shifts from calm to excited)​ ​~ 7WK ­​excites with little effort,calms easily 8WK ­​excites with little effort,calms easily Pain Threshold ​(will relate to tolerance tests, 10 sec squeeze webbing in between toes)​ ​~ 7WK ­​2­4 seconds 8WK ­​4­6 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 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 were quick to enter the playroom. Pups were quick to play. ­ Pups consistently check for interaction to begin. ­ Pups show more than minimal stress while 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 rough with their teeth. ­ Pups do not show possessiveness. ­ Litter has moderate to high energy level. ­ Litter is confident while playing independently. Pink’s Notes: ­ Pink actively explores environment stays close to the same area. ­ Pink played well with siblings. ­ Pink showed minimal stress while in a new environment. ­ Pink showed more than minimal stress while in a stressful situation. Such as a bath. ­ Pink was curious about the new sound. She noticed the sound, but lost interest after looking around the room. ­ Pink walked after the new sight and investigated it before going off to play again. ­ Pink has scattered focus that will return after checking different stimuli. ­ Pink has a good to high motivation for the toys. She has a good interest in a low value toy and a high interest in a high value toy. ­ Pink has a good to high motivation for the treats. She will work a good amount of time for the treats. ­ Pink has a good motivation for tractability. She will stay and interact for a short period of time. ­ Pink will not stop while problem solving. She shows minimal stress. ­ Pink will show improvement with first repeat while remembering previous learning. ­ Pink will run after the ball, but will not return to the assessor with the ball. ­ Pink is gentle and calm during interaction and handling. ­ Pink squirms while being restrained, but is easy to restrain. ­ Pink excites with little effort and calms easily. ­ Pink is excited while interacting and will return after being removed. ­ Pink is even with trying to interact with people and with playing on own. ­ Pink is very interactive and playful. ­ Pink enjoys exploring and running around the room. ­ Pink quickly started to carry the toys around the room. ­ Pink is eager to interact one on one. 8wk litter notes: Litter Overall: ­ Pups were quick to enter the playroom. Pups were quick to play. ­ Pups consistently check for interaction to begin. ­ Pups show no stress in stressful situations. ­ Pups have good responses to new sounds. ­ Pups have great responses to new sights/objects. ­ Pups do use their mouths during interaction. When doing so, they are gentle with their teeth. ­ Pups are vocal only during stressful situations. ­ Pups do not show possessiveness. ­ Pups are excited while interacting. ­ Litter is confident while playing independently. Pink’s Notes: ­ Pink actively explores environment and ranges away, checking back frequently. ­ Pink played well with siblings. ­ Pink shows no stress while in a changed environment. ­ Pink shows no stress while in a stressful situation. Such as getting nails clipped. ­ Pink ran around the room looking for the new sound. She did not give up until the sound had been turned off or she had found where the sound was coming from. ­ Pink ran after the new sight and investigated it before going off to play again. ­ Pink will stay focused for fifteen seconds. She may get distracted, but will return ­ Pink has a good motivation for the toys. She will easily get distracted from the toys. ­ Pink has a good to high motivation for the treats. She will work a good amount of time for the treats. ­ Pink has a high motivation for tractability. She will stay and interact for a long period of time. ­ Pink will not stop while problem solving. Shows minimal stress. ­ Pink shows improvement with first repeat while remembering previous learning. ­ Pink will retrieve the ball and return it to the assessor. ­ Pink is gentle during handling and restraint. ­ Pink has a moderate to high energy level. ­ Pink excites with little effort and calms easily. ­ Pink is excited to interact and will return after being removed. ­ Pink plays on own, but has periods of trying to engage. ­ Pink has a playful and sweet personality. ­ Pink is eager to play with the toys. ­ Pink is eager to interact one on one. ­ Pink is eager to explore and run around with siblings. Health notes: Pink is in good health.