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Dog is relaxed when greeting people.
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Dog behaves aggressively if disturbed or moved when resting.
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Dog is aloof or indifferent towards other dogs.
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Dog is destructive.
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Dog behaves aggressively toward dogs.
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Dog is anxious
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Dog loves to be praised.
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Dog responds aggressively when threatened by another dog (e.g., growled or lunged at, cornered).
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Dog is bold.
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Dog is lethargic
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When off leash, dog comes immediately when called.
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Dog is shy.
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Dog behaves aggressively towards unfamiliar people.
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Dog will work to obtain an object or reward (e.g., ball, treat) that is hidden.
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Dog likes to chase squirrels, birds, or other small animals.
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Dog gets bored in play quickly.
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Dog behaves aggressively when restrained or handled (e.g., groomed).
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Dog is quick to sneak out through open doors, gates.
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Dog is confident.
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Dog is dominant over other dogs.
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Dog avoids other dogs.
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Dog catches and kills other animals (e.g., squirrels, rabbits).
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Dog behaves aggressively when a person (e.g., visitor, delivery person) approaches the house or yard.
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Dog is easily startled by unexpected contact with objects (e.g., tripping, brushing against a door frame).
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Dog works at tasks (e.g., getting treats out of a Kong, shredding toys) until entirely finished.
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Dog is very excitable around cats.
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Dog is boisterous.
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Dog behaves fearfully during visits to the veterinarian.
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When walking on leash, dog tends to pull ahead.
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Dog behaves fearfully when near crowds of people.
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Dog enjoys playing with toys.
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Dog is easily upset when corrected, scolded, or punished.
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Dog is friendly towards unfamiliar people.
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Dog is playful with other dogs.
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Dog seeks companionship from people.
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Dog behaves submissively (e.g., rolls over, avoids eye contact, licks lips) when greeting other dogs.
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Dog is attentive to owner's actions and words.
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Dog adapts easily to new situations and environments.
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Dog likes to chase bicycles, joggers, and skateboarders.
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Dog is curious.
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Dog guards food or treats from other dogs.
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Dog is sensitive (and reactive) to pain.
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Dog behaves aggressively in response to perceived threats from people (e.g., being cornered, having collar reached for).
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Dog is aloof.
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Dog is slow to learn new tricks or tasks.
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Dog is interested in playing tug-o-war with people or dogs.
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Dog behaves fearfully towards unfamiliar people.
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Dog is very alert.
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Dog willingly shares toys with other dogs.
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Dog is slow to respond to corrections.
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Dog behaves aggressively during visits to the veterinarian.
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Dog jumps up on (e.g., in play) and/or mounts other dogs (outside appropriate mating).
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Dog seeks constant activity.
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Dog behaves fearfully towards children.
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Dog is very excitable when visitors arrive.
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Dog leaves food or objects alone when told to do so.
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Dog has a tendency to attack (or attempt to attack) other dogs.
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Dog is quick to recover after being startled or frightened.
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Dog retrieves objects (e.g., balls, toys, sticks).
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Dog is friendly towards other dogs.
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Dog exhibits fearful behaviors when restrained.
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Dog aggressively guards coveted items (e.g., stolen item, treats, food bowl).
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Dog is affectionate.
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Dog ignores commands.
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Dog behaves aggressively towards cats.
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Dog behaves fearfully when threatened by other dogs (e.g., growled or lunged at, cornered).
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Dog follows people around.
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Dog shows aggression when nervous or fearful.
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Dog tends to be calm.
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Dog behaves fearfully towards other dogs.
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Dog is able to focus on a task in a distracting situation (e.g., loud or busy places, around other dogs).
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Dog is very excitable around other dogs.
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Dog behaves aggressively towards children.
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Dog behaves fearfully when groomed (e.g., nails trimmed, brushed, bathed, ears cleaned).
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Dog is assertive or pushy with other dogs (e.g., if in a home with other dogs, when greeting).