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21. Fidgety When Handler Is Idle

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21. Fidgety When Handler Is Idle

Definition Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
Unsettled and/or pursues own interests when handler is idle.
    Waits patiently in a settled manner while handler is idle.
    Settles very quickly or immediately.
 Very mildly active and/or very mildly pursues other interests when handler is idle. Signs may include:

    very mildly active
    very mildly pursues other interests
    Needs no handler intervention to settle quickly and wait patiently
 Mildly active and/or mildly pursues other interests while handler is idle. Signs may include:

    mildly active
    mildly pursues other interests
    briefly seeks handler interaction
    Requires mild handler intervention to settle and wait patiently
 Moderately active and/or moderately pursues other interests. Signs may include:

    moderately active
    moderately pursues other interests
    demands interaction from handler.
    Requires moderate handler intervention to settle and wait patiently.
 Unable to wait patiently in a settled manner while handler is idle. Signs may include:

    hyperactive
    persistently pursues other interests
    persistently or forcefully seeks handler interaction
    Despite significant and repeated attempts at handler intervention, dog is unable to settle and wait patiently.

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