Dog breeds

Question 1

Sporting Dogs

Answer 1

Personality : intelligent, active/alert, gentle and highly trainable

Play Style : fun and bouncy with a tendency to mouth

Concerns : can become hyper focused on fast movement and may mouth for attention

Question 2

Hound Dogs

Answer 2

Personality : stubborn, independent

Play Style : relaxed but focus s on scents/movement

Concerns : Don’t take direction as well

Question 3

Working Dogs

Answer 3

Personality : intelligent, athletic, courage, territorial

Play Style : intense/rough play

Concerns : may become hyper focused and it may take them longer to calm down (boundaries and positive reinforcement are critical)

Question 4

Terrier Dogs

Answer 4

Personality : active, independent, stubborn

Play Style : high energy, intense play. Hard to redirect

Concerns : higher prey drive, tend to be unaware of direction

Question 5

Toy Dogs

Answer 5

Personality : willing to please

Play Style : calm, follow canine coach

Concerns : small, easily hurt

Question 6

Non-sporting Dogs

Answer 6

Personality : look for human interaction and feedback

Play Style : easy to manage

Concerns : can be difficult to calm down

Question 7

Herding Dogs

Answer 7

Personality : intelligent, loyal, high energy

Play Style : strong instinct to herd, may nip ankles

Concerns : need frequent feedback