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39. Socially Inappropriate Behavior With People

39. Socially Inappropriate Behavior With People

Definition Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
Exhibits poor social manners with people Is socially pleasant around people of all ages in all settings as evidenced by not jumping on people, mouthing hands and/or muzzling Very occasionally exhibits very mild socially inappropriate behavior around people

    Inappropriate behavior may include;
    change in energy
    lightly mouth hands
    soft muzzling
    Is not persistent and readily responds to redirection from handler.
Occasionally exhibits mild socially inappropriate behavior around people

    Inappropriate behavior may include;
    brief jumping on people
    moderately mouthing hands
    moderate muzzling
    May be mildly persistent but readily responds to redirection from handler.
Frequently exhibits mildly socially inappropriate behavior or exhibits moderate socially inappropriate behavior around people

    Inappropriate behavior may include;
    forceful jumping on people
    hard mouthing of hands
    mild muzzle punches
    May be moderately persistent requiring repeated redirection from the handler.
Exhibits severe socially inappropriate behavior around people. Inappropriate behavior may include;

    forceful jumping on people
    hard mouthing of hands with or without teeth
    forceful muzzle punches.
    May be very persistent Responds poorly to direction from handler.

Video Examples

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