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28. Dog Distraction

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28. Dog Distraction

Definition Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
Persistent interest in and high excitability level with other dog(s)
    Shows little or no interest in other dogs and focus is unaffected by their presence.
    Requires no intervention and/or support from handler.
 A few instances of losing focus and becoming very mildly distracted by another dog

    Quickly refocuses with very mild handler intervention and/or support.
 Occasionally loses focus and becomes mildly distracted by another dog.

    Requires mild handler intervention and/or support to regain focus.
 Frequently loses focus and becomes moderately distracted around other dogs and/or

    Persistent interest. Usually requires moderate handler intervention and/or support to regain focus.
 Very dog oriented. Consistently distracted around other dogs

    Persistent interest. Difficult or unable to regain focus despite handler intervention.

Video Examples

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