Looking for something?
< All Topics
Print

27. Chasing Animals

27. Chasing Animals

Definition Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
Excited by animals other than dogs (e.g. birds, insects, squirrels, rabbits, etc.) with persistent interest Largely ignores – No “prey drive.”

    Remains focused on work regardless of movements in the environment.
Very mild distraction and interest in chasing or lunging at non-dog animals.

    Quickly refocuses on work with encouragement without handler intervention and settles readily even in presence of animals.
Mild distraction and interest in chasing or lunging at non-dog animals.

    Remains responsive to handler. Able to refocus on work with mild handler intervention, does not exhibit persistent interest and settles readily even in presence of animals
Moderate distraction and interest in chasing or lunging at non-dog animals.

    Becomes less responsive to handler for brief periods. Exhibits mildly persistent interest but will readily settle with increased distance.
Severe distraction and persistent interest in chasing or lunging at non-dog animals

    Is poorly responsive to handler. Difficult to regain focus on work and quickly returns attention to the chasing animals. Unable to maintain work focus.

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