Tuesday, April 10th and Thursday, April 12th
Location: Purina Farms
Tuesday at Working Dog Field behind the event center, location Thursday TBD)
9am-5pm both days
Chair: Douglas Lemster
All-Breed temperament testing with the ATTS Temperament Test will be offered at the National Specialty on Tuesday, April 10 and Thursday April 12 at Purina Farms. Pre-registration is requested in order to have enough supplies on hand at the test. Day of test registrations will be offered if openings are available.
Pre-enter by completing the ATTS Entry Form and mailing it, along with your entry fee of $40 payable by a check made out to ABMC, to:
Doug Lemster
3456 100 W
Valpariso, IN 46385
Email: douglas.lemster@gmail.com
The ATTS test focuses on and measures different aspects of temperament such as stability, shyness, aggressiveness, and friendliness as well as the dog’s instinct for protectiveness towards its handler and/or self-preservation in the face of a threat. The test is designed for the betterment of all breeds of dogs and takes into consideration each breed’s inherent tendencies.
The test simulates a casual walk through the park or neighborhood where everyday life situations are encountered. During this walk, the dog experiences visual, auditory and tactile stimuli. Neutral, friendly and threatening situations are encountered, calling into play the dog’s ability to distinguish between non-threatening situations and those calling for watchful and protective reactions.
Learn more about ATTS and the ATTS Temperament Test at http://atts.org/ .