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24. High Energy Level

24. High Energy Level

Definition Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
Requires more energy outlets than the average dog to achieve a calm demeanor
    Requires minimal exercise or activity; may prefer to be sedentary. Content to lie down calmly for much of the day.
    Settles down quickly after a period of activity
Requires average exercise and activity to maintain a calm demeanor.

    May need only one short exercise period daily, or occasionally need additional energy outlets to settle down and lie calmly with short periods of chewing toys or activity through the day.
Requires above average exercise to maintain a calm demeanor.

    Frequently needs additional energy outlets to settle down and lie calmly with short periods of chewing toys or activity through the day.
Requires above average exercise and is frequently unable to maintain a calm demeanor despite exercise.

    Frequently needs atypically large amounts of energy outlets to settle down and does not consistently lie calmly with short periods of chewing toys or activity through the day.
Requires above average exercise and is rarely able to maintain a calm demeanor despite exercise.

    Consistently needs atypically large amounts of energy outlets to settle down and does not consistently lie calmly with short periods of chewing toys or activity through the day.

Video Examples

Test Type Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
GDBART Adult Dog Test Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
Walk & Talks Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
Puppy Test Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe