Puppy Personality Test Boston MA

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Purchasing or adopting a new puppy can be very exciting but it is important to thoroughly evaluate the puppy's personality before making your decision. Theoretically you should have already done a great deal of research to determine the right breed for you and your family, but it is important to note that not all puppies of a particular breed are the same. There may be certain characteristics which are prevalent in a particular breed but not all puppies will display these behaviors. Likewise, some puppies might be dominant while others are submissive. Also, some puppies may be independent while others are insecure and clingy.

The type of puppy you are seeking will depend on your experience in training puppies as well as your personal preferences. When performing a puppy personality test, the test criteria and evaluation results will depend largely on what you are looking for in a puppy. For example, if you wish to compete in competitive dog sports such as fly ball, agility or herding, you will likely want a puppy who is independent, intelligent and athletic. If you have a dominant dog, you may be seeking a puppy who is rather submissive. All of these considerations are very important. The following is a list of a few elements of a puppy personality test which may be used to evaluate a puppy:

1. Dominance testing can be performed by restraining the puppy on his back. To conduct this test, gently roll the puppy onto his back and hold him down for 30 seconds. A puppy that spends the entire 30 seconds fighting you and trying to escape from this position is likely a dominant puppy. Conversely, a puppy who immediately looks away, relaxes and licks your hand is likely to be submissive. Puppies that fight for a few seconds and then relax are not overly dominant or submissive.
   
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