Sissy Orange Temperament Assessment D.O.B: 7.3.16 Weight:7wks­2.92lbs 8wks­3.28lbs 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 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 mixing appropriate and inappropriate behavior 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 shows curiosity 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 good lasts to 15 sec 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 ­​good interest in high value, minimal interest in normal value 8WK ­​extreme interest and not able to refocus and working to solicit response Problem Solving ​(ability to think in multiple steps)​ ​~ 7WK ­​attempts and does not give up,​minimal signs of stress 8WK ­​attempts but gives up after 1 minute,​minimal signs of stress Memory ​(remembers previous learning)​ ​~ 7WK ­​showed minimal improvement with first repeat 8WK ­​needs multiple repeat to show improvement 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 during stress, when socially appropriate, and other times infrequently 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 ­​8­10 seconds 8WK ­​8­10 seconds Respectability​ ​(confidence will affect this test, how respectful is puppy of persons space) ​~ 7WK ­​interacts but respects being removed 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. Orange’s Notes: ­ Orange actively explores environment and ranges away checking back frequently. ­ Orange plays rough with siblings. ­ Orange showed minimal stress while in a new environment. ­ Orange showed more than minimal stress while in a stressful situation. Such as a bath. ­ Orange is curious about the new sound. She noticed the sound and lost interest after looking around the room. ­ Orange was curious about the new sight and did not go and investigate the sight until later on in the assessment. ­ Orange has focus that will last fifteen seconds. ­ Orange has a good motivation for the toys. He will easily get distracted from the toys. ­ Orange has a good motivation for the treats. He will work a short amount of time for the treats. ­ Orange has a good motivation for tractability. He will stay and interact for a short period of time. ­ Orange will not stop while problem solving. He shows minimal stress. ­ Orange will show minimal improvement with first repeat while remembering previous learning. ­ Orange will run after the ball, but will not return to the assessor with the ball. ­ Orange is gentle while being handled. ­ Orange squirms while being restrained. ­ Orange is vocal in stressful and socially appropriate situation. As well as other times. ­ Orange excites with little effort and calms easily. ­ Orange is excited while interacting and will respect being removed. ­ Orange is even with trying to interact with the assessor and the with playing on own. ­ Orange is very interactive and playful. ­ Orange enjoys exploring and running around the room. ­ Orange quickly started to carry the toys around the room. ­ Orange is eager to interact one on one. 8wk litter notes: Litter Overall: ­ Pups were quick to enter the playroom. Pups were not 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. Orange’s Notes: ­ Orange actively explores environment and ranges away and will check in. ­ Orange played gentle with siblings. ­ Orange shows no stress while in a changed environment. ­ Orange shows no stress while in a stressful situation. Such as getting nails clipped. ­ Orange ran around the room looking for the new sound. He did not give up until the sound had been turned off or he had found where the sound was coming from. ­ Orange ran after the new sight and investigated it before going off to play again. ­ Orange will stay focused for fifteen seconds. He will get distracted, He will return. ­ Orange has a good motivation for the toys. He will easily get distracted from the toys. ­ Orange has a good motivation for the treats. He will work a short amount of time for the treats. ­ Orange has an extremely high motivation for tractability. He will try to solicit a response after interaction ends. ­ Orange will work one minute while problem solving. ­ Orange will need multiple repeat to show improvement while remembering previous learning. ­ Orange will retrieve the ball and return it to the assessor. ­ Orange is gentle during handling and restraint. ­ Orange has a moderate to high energy level. ­ Orange excites with little effort and calms easily. ­ Orange is excited to interact and will return after being removed. ­ Orange plays on own and has periods of trying to engage. ­ Orange has a playful and sweet personality. ­ Orange is eager to play with the toys. ­ Orange is eager to interact one on one. Health notes: Orange is in good health.