| Test #1: Restraint | | | | He gets a moderate score if he initially resists this |
| Sit on the floor. Wrap your arm around the puppy's | | | | action, but then relents. |
| chest, gently keeping him from moving. Hold him - if | | | | And yes, score that dog a 3 - the highest possible |
| possible - like this for a full 30 seconds. | | | | score - if he relaxes and not only allows you to do all |
| You'll score him low if any of the following occurs: the | | | | of this, but actually likes it as well. |
| puppy panics and struggles, scratches or tries to bite | | | | Test #3: Sound Sensitivity |
| you (and in this case, let him go right away!), or | | | | Remember those keys you brought with you? Drop |
| shakes and trembles out of fear. | | | | the set of keys some 12 feet behind him, so he can't |
| Give him a moderate score if he struggles initially, but | | | | see it happening and he doesn't know what has |
| then relents and relaxes in your arms. | | | | caused the noise. Observe his reaction. |
| Score him the highest possible score if he | | | | If he jumps, shakes, or otherwise acts startled or |
| immediately relaxes in your arms. You may even | | | | frightened give him a low score. He also gets a low |
| notice that he moves a little closer. He scores off the | | | | score if he attacks the keys, growling and biting at |
| top of the gauge if, in addition to all of this, he licks | | | | them or if he barks uncontrollably. |
| you as well. | | | | He'll receive a moderate score if he is startled, but |
| Test #2: Handling | | | | recovers within 20 seconds. He'll also receive the |
| Sit on the floor. Pet the pup. Start at the head and | | | | same score if he goes to sniff at the keys but acts |
| the ears, then continue with his back. Stroke his tail | | | | very cautiously. |
| too as well as each foot and leg. During this you can | | | | The puppy receives the highest score possible if he is |
| talk to him in a pleasant, inviting soft voice. | | | | fearful or startled initially, but recovers within 10 |
| If the pup actively resists this action or nips at you, | | | | seconds, checking the situation out! |
| he gets a low score. | | | | |