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13. Harness Handle On Back Sensitivity

PostedDecember 1, 2021
UpdatedDecember 1, 2021
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13. Harness Handle On Back Sensitivity

Definition Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
Drops rear quarters when harness handle lays on back
    Dog does not demonstrate any drop in body when harness handle lies on its back vs. when handle is not on its back
    Dog initially shows very mild crouching, dropping no more than one quarter lower than its normal walking height when the harness handle lies on its back and when working
    Acclimates within a few minutes, resuming walking almost naturally
    Dog initially shows mild crouching, dropping to no more than half its natural walking height when harness handle lies on its back and when working
    Acclimates within a few minutes, resuming walking almost naturally
    Dog initially shows moderate crouching, dropping very low to the ground and walking in a deeply crouched position, but
    Acclimates within a few minutes when working and resumes walking almost naturally
    Dog shows severe crouching, dropping very low to the ground and walking in a deeply crouched position with knees within a few inches of the ground when harness handle lies on back.
    Acclimation to harness handle on back is very slow

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