Finding a Match between You and Your Dog’s Temperament
December 30, 2008
Behavior problems and incompatibility in personality styles between person and dog can lead to unhappy outcomes for everyone involved. Before you get a dog, consider not just the looks, size, and gender, but also the personality style of you and the dog.
Each of the resources below offers information on evaluating a puppy’s or dog’s temperament before you consider adoption:
American Temperament Test Society Inc
Temperament Testing Charts to Evaluate Behaviors
Animal Control Center Tips on Temperament versus Behavior
