AMERICAN TEMPERAMENT TEST SOCIETY, INC. (ATTS) © 1994 PO Box 591279 ● Houston, TX 77259 ● (832) 982-2887

ATTS TESTER EXAMINATION

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NOTE: For all questions, select the best answer.

A. MULTIPLE CHOICE – [52 Points]

1. The American Temperament Test Society, Inc. is:

a. A private corporation b. A public corporation c. Not incorporated d. A not-for-profit corporation

2. ATTS was established to:

a. Test all dogs for acquired temperament traits b. Provide for a uniform national program of temperament testing of purebred and mixed breed dogs c. Educate the general public on dog behavior d. Propose and encourage anti-vicious dog legislation

3. The ATTS motto is:

a. All for one and one for all b. A sound mind in a sound body c. Good temperament is good, bad temperament is bad regardless of the breed d. Temperament is the sum total of all inborn and acquired physical and mental traits

4. ATTS is registered in the state of:

a. California b. Missouri c. Delaware d. Florida

5. TT titles are awarded to:

a. All dogs passing the temperament test b. All purebred dogs and spayed or neutered mixed breed dogs passing the temperament test c. All purebred dogs and spayed or neutered mixed breed dogs including spayed or neutered wolf- hybrids that pass the temperament test d. All spayed or neutered dogs that pass the temperament test

6. The ATTS temperament test:

a. Simulates a casual walk in a park or neighborhood b. Simulates a casual walk in a park c. Simulates a casual walk in a neighborhood d. Consists of a walk through a specially prepared test site

7. During the ATTS temperament test, the dog’s reactions are scored based upon:

a. The dog’s breed b. The dog’s breed and training c. The dog’s breed, training and age d. The dog’s breed, training and size

8. Temperament is:

a. Good temperament or bad temperament is good or bad in any breed b. The sum total of all inborn and acquired physical and mental traits and talents which determines, forms and regulates behavior in the environment c. The dog’s emotional reaction pattern to the innate response of his nerve organization d. The dominant quality that distinguishes one breed of dog from another

9. The umbrellas:

a. May be any black umbrellas b. May be man’s folding umbrellas c. May be folding umbrellas of any color d. Must be black, normal size man’s self opening umbrellas

10. The plastic footing must be:

a. Opaque b. Translucent c. Transparent d. Black

11. The grating footing:

a. May be chicken wire b. May be chain link fencing c. Must be an opened (flat) exercise pen d. May be a combination of the above

12. The walk-through is conducted by:

a. Any tester b. The chief tester c. The test organizer d. The test secretary

a. Strong avoidance b. Unprovoked aggression c. Panic without recovery d. Urination on the station marker

14. The purpose of subtest #1 is to evaluate the dog’s reactions to:

a. Passive socialization b. Active socialization c. A stressful situation d. Active socialization under stress

15. In subtest #1, the neutral stranger approaches the handler:

a. From the left side of the handler and at a 45 degree angle b. From the right side of the handler and at a 45 degree angle c. From the left side of the handler, perpendicular to the path of the handler/dog team d. From either side of the handler (depending or course layout) and at a 45 degree angle

16. In subtest #2, for small dogs the friendly stranger:

a. Bends over the dog in order to pet it for five to ten seconds, starting on top of the head and stroking the dog toward the tail b. Bends to the side, not directly over the dog, and pets it for five to ten seconds starting from the underneath (the chest area) c. Bends to the side, not directly over the dog, and pets it for five to ten seconds starting with the top of the head and working toward the tail d. Bends over the dog, in order to pet it for five to ten seconds, starting from underneath (the chest area)

17. In subtest #3, the hidden noise, the station worker starts rattling the bucket when the:

a. Handler is 20 feet from the blind b. Dog is 20 feet from the blind c. Handler is 10 feet from the blind d. Dog is 10 feet from the blind

18. In subtest #4, the gun shot, the handler:

a. And the dog face toward the blind b. Faces away from the blind while the dog may face in any direction c. Faces away from the blind with the dog facing the blind d. Has his/her back toward the blind with the dog not facing the blind

19. Subtest #5 measures:

a. The dog’s ability to react to a sudden visual stimulus b. The dog’s investigative behavior c. The dog’s ability to recover from a sudden visual stimulus and to investigate this stimulus d. The dog’s ability to recover from a sudden visual stimulus and to touch the umbrella

a. Tell the handler where to stop b. Tell the station worker when to open the umbrella c. Tell the handler where to stop and encourage the dog to investigate the umbrella d. Tell the station worker when to close the umbrella

21. The umbrella is opened when the:

a. Handler is five feet from the umbrella and the dog is looking at it b. Handler is ten feet from the umbrella and the dog is looking at it c. Dog is ten feet from the umbrella and the dog is looking at it d. Dog is five feet from the umbrella and the dog is looking at it

22. On the footing tests, the handler:

a. Walks on the plastic and the grating footing b. Walks on the grating footing only c. Walks on the plastic only d. Walks on neither the plastic nor the grating footing

23. During subtest #8, the weird stranger:

a. Advances 10 feet toward the dog b. Moves at a right angle to the path of the handler/dog team c. Acts in an aggressive manner d. Waves the riding crop above his/her shoulder

24. Subtest #9 begins when the weird stranger:

a. Turns toward the handler/dog team b. Advances toward the handler/dog team c. Waives the riding crop over the shoulder d. Starts to make weird noises

25. Subtest #9 is:

a. Non-aggressive toward the dog b. Aggressive toward the dog c. Neutral – neither aggressive nor non-aggressive d. Non-aggressive toward the handler

26. Subtest #10 is finished when the weird stranger:

a. Stops at the 18 foot marker b. Starts to retreat toward the blind c. Looks over his/her shoulder toward the dog d. Has retreated behind the blind

a. Superior, Above Average, No Reaction, Average, Below Average, Failure b. Superior, Above Average, Average, Below Average, No Reaction, Failure c. Superior, Above Average, Average, No Reaction, Below Average, Failure d. Superior, Above Average, Average, Below Average, Failure, No Reaction

28. To receive an above average score for the umbrella test, the dog should:

a. Initiate investigation without encouragement b. Initiate investigation with mild encouragement c. Initiate investigation with strong encouragement d. Show no fear

29. A dog not responding to the gun shot should be scored:

a. Above Average b. Average c. No Reaction d. Below Average

30. The pass – fail verdict is NOT reached by:

a. The chief tester and two testers b. The chief tester and one tester c. The two testers d. The chief tester, the two testers and the apprentice testers

31. The critique with the owner/handler is NOT conducted by:

a. The chief tester b. The provisional chief tester c. A teaching chief tester d. The test secretary

32. All owners/handlers of dogs that pass the ATTS temperament test will receive all but one of the following:

a. A certificate with a breed specific TT number b. A letter of certification c. A copy of the Entry form d. A copy of the score sheets

33. ATTS will send the certificates, for all dogs that pass, within:

a. 6 to 8 weeks b. 8 to 10 weeks c. 10 to 12 weeks d. 12 to 16 weeks

a. 18 b. 10 c. 12 d. 15

35. Which of the following is a duty of the Test Organizer:

a. Advertise the temperament test b. Check all material sent by ATTS c. Schedule the order of testing d. Complete the Secretary Verification report

36. Which of the following is a duty of the Test Organizer:

a. Receive all entry forms b. Send acknowledgments of entry c. Send all test material to ATTS within seven days after the test d. File the necessary application forms with ATTS headquarters

37. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Test Secretary:

a. Arrange for sufficient personnel to serve as station workers, runners and relief workers b. Send acknowledgment of entry to each participant c. Schedule the order of testing d. Be familiar with the rules and regulations of ATTS

38. Which of the following is a responsibility of the Test Secretary:

a. File the application for holding a temperament test b. Arrange for appropriate test facilities c. Have a copy of the ATTS rules and regulations on hand d. Advertise the temperament test

39. Which of the following is a function of the Test Secretary:

a. Relieve station workers b. Check out the test area c. Police the test area before the test to remove hazardous materials d. Check all material, sent by ATTS, to ensure that all necessary items have been included.

40. Which of the following is one of the Tester’s responsibilities:

a. Examine the dog’s collar prior to testing the dog b. Score the reactions of each dog in a fair and impartial manner c. Collect the score sheets d. Sign the Entry form

a. Continue to rattle the bucket until the dog is 10 feet from the blind, then set it outside the blind b. Stop rattling the bucket when the dog is at the blind, then set it outside the blind c. Start to rattle the bucket when the dog is 20 feet from the blind, continue to rattle it until the dog is 10 feet from the blind and then set the bucket outside the blind d. Start to rattle the bucket when the dog is 20 feet from the blind, when the dog is 10 feet from the blind continue to rattle the bucket stepping from behind the blind, set the bucket 4 – 5 feet outside the blind

42. The worker at station #4 fires a series of shots in the following pattern:

a. Shot – shot – shot b. Shot – pause – shot – shot c. Shot – shot – pause – shot d. Shot – pause – shot – pause – shot

43. The assistant at subtest #5, the umbrella test, opens the umbrella when the:

a. Handler is 10 feet from the umbrella b. Dog is 10 feet from the umbrella c. Handler is 5 feet from the umbrella d. Dog is 5 feet from the umbrella

44. The station worker at subtest #5 holds the umbrella:

a. Vertical with respect to the ground b. Horizontal with respect to the ground c. With the handle on the ground d. Parallel to the approaching dog

45. The Weird Stranger acts aggressively for:

a. Subtests 8, 9 and 10 b. Subtests 9 and 10 only c. Subtest 9 only d. Subtest 10 only

46. The Weird Stranger wears or has:

a. A floppy hat, a cane and a protective sleeve b. A wide brimmed hat, a floppy overcoat and a Schutzhund protective sleeve c. A wide brimmed hat, a floppy overcoat, undergarment sleeve and a riding crop d. A wide brimmed hat, a sheet to disguise the human figure, an undergarment sleeve and a riding crop

47. In subtest #9, the Weird Stranger:

a. Advances to the 18 foot marker b. Waves the riding crop above the shoulder c. Approaches the handler/dog team from the handler’s left side d. Calls to the dog to get its attention

48. In subtest #10, the Weird Stranger:

a. Advances toward the 28 foot marker b. Strikes the ground with the riding crop 4 times c. Strikes the ground with the riding crop 6 times d. Advances to within 10 feet of the handler

49. At the conclusion of subtest #10, the Weird Stranger:

a. Backs away in a furtive, hesitant manner b. Makes another charge toward the dog c. Waves the riding crop over the shoulder d. Runs back toward the blind

50. The first step in hosting a temperament test is to:

a. Contact the chief tester b. Send out publicity fliers c. Contact ATTS headquarters to get the necessary forms d. Send out Entry forms

51. ATTS is responsible for the reasonable expenses incurred by:

a. Test Organizer b. Test Secretary c. Testers d. Chief Tester

52. In order to become an Apprentice Tester, a person must:

a. Own at least one dog b. Have trained or shown at least one dog in conformation or obedience c. Belong to a breed club or training club d. Be at least 21 years of age and have at least five years experience in dog related activities

This is the end of section “A” (Multiple Choice) - Please continue to section “B” (Scoring Dogs)

1. A male 8 year old German Shepherd Dog, CD and AgI titles, house dog, good health, good disposition.

(1-1) Subtest 1 – The dog glances at the approaching stranger then looses interest, sniffing the ground.

Your score: Why:

(1-2) Subtest 2 – The dog approaches the Friendly Stranger with tail wagging, enjoys being petted and licks the stranger’s face.

Your score: Why:

(1-3) Subtest 3 – When the bucket rattles, the dog startles but recovers quickly. When the bucket is placed on the ground the dog heads for the bucket. Without lowering the head, the dog glances into the bucket and keeps on walking. The Chief Tester tells the handler to continue to the next station.

Your score: Why:

(1-4) Subtest 4 – The dog acknowledges the gun shots by glancing in the direction of the blind, and then resumes sniffing the ground.

Your score: Why:

(1-5) Subtest 5 – As the umbrella opens, the dog startles and moves to the right side of the handler, away from the umbrella. After mild encouragement, the dog approaches the umbrella so that the nose is about 2 inches from the umbrella.

Your score: Why:

(1-6) Subtest 6 – The dog continues to walk without hesitance or acknowledgement in the change of the footing.

Your score: Why:

(1-7) Subtest 7 – The dog sniffs the grating and steps carefully on the grating. After going half-way across (the nose is still on the grating), the dog steps off the grating. The Chief Tester asks that the test be repeated. This time the dog crosses the entire length of the grating, sniffing the entire length. At times the dog appears to be somewhat uncomfortable.

Your score: Why:

(1-8) Subtest 8 – At the beginning of this subtest, the dog was sniffing the ground behind the handler. As the Weird Stranger comes from behind the blind, the dog briefly observes the Weird Stranger and then continues to sniff the ground.

Your score: Why:

(1-9) Subtest 9 – As the Weird Stranger advances 10 feet toward the handler, the dog watches the approach from behind the handler without advancing or retreating.

Your score: Why:

(1-10) Subtest 10 – As the Weird Stranger approaches to within 18 feet of the handler, the dog walks to the left of the handler and sits down.

Your score: Why:

2. A two year old female Golden Retriever, CD and CDX titles, kennel dog, good health, happy disposition.

(2-1) Subtest 1 – The dog is exuberant, forging, sniffing the ground, discovers the Neutral Stranger, quick sniffing of the individual, jumps up on the Friendly Stranger, then continues to sniff the ground.

Your score: Why:

(2-2) Subtest 2 – The dog happily approaches the Friendly Stranger, pushes itself onto the stranger, loves to be petted for 2-3 seconds, pulls the handler away, continues to investigate the ground.

Your score: Why:

COPYRIGHT 1994, AMERICAN TEMPERAMENT TEST SOCIETY, INC. (2-3) Subtest 3 – As the bucket starts to rattle, the dog alerts, then loses interest, investigates the blind. After 4-5 seconds of encouragement, the dog investigates the bucket.

Your score: Why:

(2-4) Subtest 4 - The dog startles at the first gun shot and slowly returns to the handler. Then it turns toward the blind and takes 2-3 steps forward (toward the blind).

Your score: Why:

(2-5) Subtest 5 – The dog startles, flees to the end of the lead then keeps the handler in the middle. On strong encouragement, the dog stretches the neck so that the nose touches the tip of the umbrella.

Your score: Why:

(2-6) Subtest 6 – The dog jumps onto the plastic keeping the nose to the plastic over the entire length of the plastic.

Your score: Why:

(2-7) Subtest 7 – The dog keeps the nose on the grating with the feet prancing and wanders off the grating about two feet from the end. The Chief Tester asks the team to continue to the next station.

Your score: Why:

(2-8) Subtest 8 – As the Weird Stranger comes from behind the blind, the dog has its nose on the ground next to the handler.

Your score: Why:

(2-10) Subtest 10 – The Weird Stranger advances 10 feet toward the team. At the same time the dog moves about 5 feet forward, tail wagging, barking and moving the front feet up and down.

Your score: Why:

3. A 20 month old male Rottweiler, house dog, good health, good disposition.

(3-1) Subtest 1 – The dog walks next to the handler, on the left side, apparently ignoring the advancing Neutral Stranger. The dog places itself between the handler and the stranger. The retreat of the Neutral Stranger is ignored.

Your score: Why:

(3-2) Subtest 2 – When the handler stops, the dog takes 2-3 steps more toward the Friendly Stranger. The Friendly Stranger walks to the dog and starts to pet it. The dog tolerates the attention, but is not enthusiastic.

Your score: Why:

(3-3) Subtest 3 – The dog looks up as soon as the bucket is rattled. When the bucket is placed on the ground, the dog pulls the handler toward the bucket and inserts its head.

Your score: Why:

(3-4) Subtest 4 – At the first shot, the dog’s head turns momentarily toward the blind.

Your score: Why:

COPYRIGHT 1994, AMERICAN TEMPERAMENT TEST SOCIETY, INC. (3-5) Subtest 5 – As the umbrella opens, the dog raises its head and continues to walk toward the umbrella. The dog’s nose brushes against the umbrella in passing. The Chief Tester tells the handler to continue to the next subtest.

Your score: Why:

(3-6) Subtest 6 – The Rottweiler steps on the plastic, briefly sniffs the footing, raises its head and in a confident manner walks to the end of the plastic where the dog again sniffs the plastic footing.

Your score: Why:

(3-7) Subtest 7 – The dog places the front feet on the grating and then jumps off. The handler had kicked the grating. On the second attempt, the handler stops in front of the grating and on the instructions from the Chief Tester, the handler continues and the dog jumps over the grating from side to side. On the third attempt, the dog reluctantly walked over the grating, carefully high-stepping all the way.

Your score: Why:

(3-8) Subtest 8 – As the Weird Stranger walks across the path of the team, the dog runs toward the Weird Stranger, straining at the end of the lead and barking.

Your score: Why:

(3-9) Subtest 9 – The Weird Stranger advances 10 feet toward the team while the dog is still straining and barking at the end of the lead.

Your score: Why:

(3-10) Subtest 10 – The Weird Stranger advances an additional 10 feet toward the team in a threatening manner. The handler must now use considerable strength to hold the dog back.

Your score: Why:

(4-1) Subtest 1 – The dog observes the approach of the Neutral Stranger, checks that person out during the handshake and the conversation, then loses interest as the station worker walks away.

Your score: Why:

(4-2) Subtest 2 – The dog happily approaches the advancing Friendly Stranger and enjoys the attention, is polite, showing no submissive reactions.

Your score: Why:

(4-3) Subtest 3 – The dog alerts when the bucket is rattled, walks directly to the bucket, stands by the handler and next to the bucket. Mild encouragement causes the dog to investigate the content of the bucket.

Your score: Why:

(4-4) Subtest 4 – On the first shot the dog alerts, looks toward the blind and is very attentive to it.

Your score: Why:

(4-5) Subtest 5 – As the umbrella opens, the dog alerts, walks directly to the umbrella and bites the fabric, then stands next to the handler.

Your score: Why:

(4-6) Subtest 6 – As the dog steps onto the plastic, the dog’s nose glides above the plastic, then comes up. A smile appears on the dog’s face and with tail wagging, the dog walks across the plastic.

Your score: Why:

(4-8) Subtest 8 – As the Weird Stranger walks across the path of the team, the dog runs to the end of the lead toward the stranger, straining against the lead and barking furiously.

Your score: Why:

(4-9) Subtest 9 – As the Weird Stranger advances 10 feet toward the team, the dog continues to pull forward and bark.

Your score: Why:

(4-10) Subtest 10 – As the Weird Stranger advances 10 feet further toward the team, the dog continues to strain at the lead and bark.

Your score: Why:

5. A 5 year old female Doberman Pinscher, house dog, good health, good disposition.

(5-1) Subtest 1 – The dog ignores the advance of the Neutral Stranger, but while passing between the handler and the stranger, the dog briefly sniffs the stranger’s shoes, then circles the stranger while sniffing the ground.

Your score: Why:

(5-2) Subtest 2 – The dog goes happily toward the advancing Friendly Stranger, eagerly accepts petting while leaning on the stranger, then walks one step with the retreating stranger.

Your score: Why:

COPYRIGHT 1994, AMERICAN TEMPERAMENT TEST SOCIETY, INC. (5-3) Subtest 3 – As the bucket starts to rattle, the dog startles, slows down and walks behind the handler. When the handler stands next to the bucket, the dog is still behind the handler. After less than 10 seconds of encouragement, the dog slowly approaches the bucket and cautiously inserts the nose 3-4 inches into the bucket.

Your score: Why:

(5-4) Subtest 4 – At the first shot, the dog charges to the end of the lead away from the blind. After about 6 seconds, the dog comes back to the handler, walks around the handler, jumps up and after about 25 seconds of walking back and forth, the dog sits down at the handler’s left side.

Your score: Why:

(5-5) Subtest 5 – As the umbrella is opened, the dog flees to the end of the lead. When the handler stands next to the umbrella, the dog remains on the other side of the handler. During the handler’s encouragement, the dog stretches toward the umbrella, but the nose remains at least 18 inches away. After some time, just as the Chief Tester tells the handler to continue, the station worker indicates that the dog’s nose did get close enough to the umbrella.

Your score: Why:

(5-6) Subtest 6 – As the dog passes over the plastic, it keeps its head down, sniffing along the path. About half way over the plastic, the dog looks back toward the umbrella, but continues to walk over the plastic in a steady manner.

Your score: Why:

(5-7) Subtest 7 – The dog steps very carefully over the entire length of the grating. Several times one of the hind feet steps off the grating.

Your score: Why:

(5-8) Subtest 8 – As the Weird Stranger walks across the path of the team, the dog advances a few steps, watching the stranger.

Your score: Why:

(5-10) Subtest 10 – As the Weird Stranger advances another 10 feet toward the team, the dog steps back to the left side of the handler.

Your score: Why:

This is the end of section “B” (Scoring Dogs) - Please continue to section “C” (Individual Situations)

C. SCORING INDIVIDUAL SITUATIONS – [20 Points]

1. 18 month old male Rottweiler, house dog, good health and disposition.

Subtest 5 – As the umbrella opens, the dog’s ears come forward, a big smile comes over his face, the front end goes down and the dog pounces on the umbrella, demolishing it.

Your score:

Why:

2. A 4 year old male Doberman Pinscher, kennel dog, good health and disposition, AKC Champion.

Subtest 5 – As the umbrella opens, the dog walks to the umbrella, urinates on the umbrella, then sniffs the umbrella.

Your score: Why:

3. A 28 month old female Basenji, AKC Champion, good health and disposition.

Subtest 2 – As the Friendly Stranger approaches, the dog stops and backs up. The exuberant stranger very slowly approaches the dog with the outstretched hand. The dog backs up behind the handler. As the Friendly Stranger leaves, the dog runs at the heels of the retreating stranger.

Your score: Why:

Subtest 9 – As the Weird Stranger turns and approaches the team for 10 feet, the dog steps forward to the end of the lead and watches the stranger very closely.

Your score: Why:

5. A 6 year old female German Shepherd Dog, CD and CDX titles, house dog, good health and disposition.

Subtest 1 – The dog is heeling next to the handler, watching the approach of the Neutral Stranger. The dog observes the hand shake, places itself between the handler and the stranger. As the stranger leaves, the dog loses interest and continues to walk in the heel position.

Your score: Why:

6. A 9 year old female Samoyed, AKC Champion (retired), house dog, spayed, good health, even disposition.

Subtest 5 – When the handler stops by the opened umbrella, the dog sits right next to the umbrella. Upon encouragement, the dog looks at the umbrella but will not touch it. The dog makes no attempt to move away from or toward the umbrella. After 45 seconds, the Chief Tester tells the team to proceed.

Your score: Why:

7. A 4 year old female Mixed Breed (German Shepherd Dog/Golden Retriever), spayed, AMBOR CD, house dog, good health, happy disposition.

Subtest 9 – As the Weird Stranger advances 10 feet toward the team, the dog very happily and in a playful manner advances slowly towards the stranger.

Your score: Why:

8. A 4 year old male Alaskan Malamute, WWPD title (weight pulling), house dog, good health, excellent disposition.

Subtest 7 – The dog very carefully and very slowly walks the entire length of the grating, watching every step he takes.

Your score: Why:

Subtest 4- The dog shows no reaction to the gun shot, but continues to sniff the ground.

Your score: Why:

10. A 4 year old male Bouvier des Flanders, CD and HC titles, AKC Champion, house dog, good health, calm disposition.

Subtest 10 – As the Weird Stranger moves the next 10 feet toward the team, the dog turns and goes behind and around the handler to the left side of the handler.

Your score: Why:

11. A 4 year old female Dachshund (Std-smooth), CD title, house dog, good health and courageous disposition.

Subtest 10 – As the Weird Stranger moves the next 10 feet toward the team, the dog turns and goes behind and around the handler to the left side of the handler.

Your score: Why:

12. A 4 year old male Beagle, kennel dog, good health, cheerful-pleasing disposition.

Subtest 10 - As the Weird Stranger moves the next 10 feet toward the team, the dog turns and goes behind and around the handler to the left side of the handler.

Your score: Why:

13. A 3 year old female Pekingese, house dog, good health, sweet disposition.

Subtest 10 - As the Weird Stranger moves the next 10 feet toward the team, the dog turns and goes behind the handler, stays there, and from immediately behind the handler watches the stranger.

Your score: Why:

Subtest 10 - As the Weird Stranger moves the next 10 feet toward the team, the dog turns and goes behind the handler, stays there, and from immediately behind the handler watches the stranger.

Your score: Why:

15. A 3 year old male Rottweiler, house dog, excellent health and disposition.

Subtest 10 - As the Weird Stranger moves the next 10 feet toward the team, the dog turns and goes behind the handler, stays there, and from about 3 feet behind the handler watches the stranger.

Your score: Why:

16. An 8 year old female Cocker Spaniel, CD and JH titles, AKC Champion, good health and calm disposition.

Subtest 4 – As the gun is fired, the dog looks all around the ground.

Your score: Why:

17. A 5 year old female Rottweiler, CD title, good health, good with children.

Subtest 10 - Subtest 10 - As the Weird Stranger moves the next 10 feet toward the team, the dog backs up to 3 feet behind the handler. As the Weird Stranger retreats, the dog recovers and comes forward to 6 feet in front of the handler.

Your score: Why:

18. A 2 year old female Afghan Hound, JLC title, house dog, good health, aloof disposition.

Subtest 7 – The handler walks next to the grating in a confident manner. The dog walks on the grating for a few steps then jumps off. On the second attempt, the dog walks very carefully on the grating for about 6 feet then jumps off. On the third attempt, the dog steps on the grating very tentatively and then very slowly and carefully walks about 11 feet of the grating.

Your score: Why:

Subtest 10 – The dog had been sniffing the ground during subtests 8 and 9. As the Weird Stranger advances the next 10 feet toward the team, the dog raises its head, watching the stranger for about 2 seconds, then goes back to sniffing the ground.

Your score: Why:

20. A 3 year old female Irish Setter, house dog, good health and lively disposition.

Subtest 1 – On the approach to subtest 1, the dog sniffs the ground. As the handler and the Neutral Stranger shake hands and hold a 15 second discussion, the dog walks between the two sniffing the ground, then walks around and behind the handler, still sniffing the ground. As the stranger retreats, the team moves forward, the dog still sniffing the ground.

Your score: Why:

This completes the Tester exam. Please check your answers carefully and return the test promptly.