Qualifications

Predominance of optional answer A: dominant character with probable aggressive tendencies

The exemplar is not advisable for families with children or with a middle to low income

An adequate pup for people or families that have owned other dogs

before, and in consequence, know how to react under any intention of aggressive dominance from the dog.

Potential exemplars to be used in the future as a watchdog or for defense labors

Predominance of optional answer B: dominant character

Exemplar not recommended for pusillanimous people or with non-dominant character.
Adequate for people or family groups with a mid-strong character that know how to deal adequately with the dominant pretenses of the dog.
Not appropriate for families with children

Predominance of optional answer C: Balanced character

An adequate animal to live with any kind of family groups with or without children.
Predominance of optional answer D: Clearly submissive character
Adequate for old people or family groups with mild character, with or without children
Predominance of optional answer E: Highly independent character
Adequate for people that don't require permanent contact with the dog or of his affective needs.
Dogs inclined to show aggressive reactions before any authority imposition.
Absolutely inappropriate for living with children.

Once chosen the exemplar you have to respect the adaptation period after being separated from the rest of the litter, as well as, the period in which it'll have to adapt to its new human family.

Dog Behaviorist Choosing a Male or Female Dog Campbell's Test Qualifications The adoption process Dog Adoption Socializing your Dog Dog and Family The acquisition of an adult dog Adult dogs for adoption Breed classification Needs of exercise Need for affection Tolerance to children Tolerance to other dogs Dominant character Territorial character Activity Level Obedience education Dog psychology Association power Conditioning Reflex Family environment Dog's Views Dog's Education Positive conditioning Negative conditioning Training and education Training Program for your Dog Dog Fear How to Overcome Dog Fear Attenuating conditions Dog Aggressiveness Aggressiveness by depredation Aggressiveness by dominance Territorial aggressiveness Self-defense aggressiveness When your dog attacks in self defense Injuries in dog attacks Second case of Injuries in dog attacks Sensibility suppression Dog sensibility issues Territorial Factors Expression canals Complete body language Your Dog's Diet Phobia or fear to the collar or leash Collar and Leash usage Dog understanding Other Strategies Jealousy with Dogs Non traumatic introduction Correct location of the child in the family hierarchy Progressive raise of rank of the child Vehicles: excitement or fear Exercises with your Dog Dogs Fear of Cars Starting your dog with real experiences Not mixing new experiences with meals Vehicles and dogs Dog Hyperactivity Frequent Dog Owner Mistakes Excessive barking Indoor dog rules Controlling your barking dog Anxiety pattern Lack of confidence Socializing with the outside world Excessive dominance Lack of dominance in dogs At home Excessive biting To personal objects, furniture, etc Space the dog is allowed to have Aggressions to other dogs Self-defense aggressions Bossy aggressions Aggressions between two dogs from the same home Aggressions to strangers due to territory Backing out from a dog attack Aggressions to family members First time aggressions Not enough exercise in relation to age and breed Scarce contact with other dogs Punishment to a late response Emphasizing conditions and appeasing to evasive behavior Lack of control over feeding and going out schedules Lack of self-confidence Lack of attention from the owners Marking their territory Coprophagy Ingestion of its own feces Agoraphobia Dog Depression How to prevent depression Psychological pregnancy Pulling the leash excessively Corrective methodology Ingestion of strange substances Destruction of gardens Bathing struggles Practical Guide to Canine Behavior Site Map