CAT & JACK K9 SAFETY AWARENESS
DOMINANCE TEST
WHO IS THE MASTER?
This test was designed by Cathie Cino, a Certified
Dog Trainer.
We can help you spot a POTENTIAL BITER. This
is recognized by a pushy behaviour to always have access to food, sleeping
places, attention, right of way, objects of desire and favourite people. He
will likely refuse to obey a command unless it suits his needs at the time.
This type of dog is not restricted to one
breed. It is often the pet owner that adores his dog so much, that he
unintentionally creates this poor behaviour.
REMEMBER: EVEN NICE DOGS CAN HURT A CHILD
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1.Does you're dog hold eye contact longer than you? |
Yes |
No |
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2.Is your dog unwilling to let you take away food or toys? |
Yes |
No |
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3.Does he react when a
visitor enters the room? Growl_________________ Bark Continuous________ Hide__________________ |
Yes |
No |
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4.Has your dog ever snatched food from someone's hands? |
Yes |
No |
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5.Does your dog ever mount anyone? |
Yes |
No |
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6.Does your dog receive attention before obedience? |
Yes |
No |
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7.Will he bolt towards a
fast moving object? Child_________________ Bicycle________________ Small Animal___________ |
Yes |
No |
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8.Has the dog ever bit
anyone? Broke skin_____________ Scratch_______________ Cause stitches_________ |
Yes |
No |
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9.Who did he bite? Child under 10___________ Teenager_______________ Family member__________ Visiting adult____________ |
Yes |
No |
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10.Does the dog roughhouse with family members? |
Yes |
No |
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11.Does the dog fight
with other dogs? Starts the fight___________ |
Yes |
No |
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12.At anytime has the dog
ever become enraged? Due to teasing___________ Possessiveness__________ Defensiveness___________ |
Yes |
No |
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13.Is grooming or nail clipping refused by your dog? |
Yes |
No |
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14.Does the dog refuse your entry to his feeding or sleeping area? |
Yes |
No |
If you have answered yes to
any of these questions, your dog has shown a mild display of dominance. If you
have more than 5 yes answers, your dog has a strong potential to act
aggressively. Please contact a Certified Dog Trainer that will specialize in
aggressive behaviour.
NEVER PHYSICALLY CHALLENGE A MATURE DOG THAT HAS
DISPLAYED SIGNS OF DOMINANCE.