| Ever wonder how the dog breeders and show dog | | | | the puppy was determined to go when called. |
| owners get the pick of the litter every time? It's | | | | Another interesting test was a sort of "pinch" test. |
| been a secret among the breeding community for | | | | The lady would have the puppy in her lap, just like a |
| years. But finally you are going to know exactly how | | | | regular owner would, and then she would pinch the |
| they determine the best dog out of the litter and | | | | front paw. The object here was to see the reaction |
| this same test will help you find the best dog for | | | | of the dog. Would they bite? Or would they simply |
| your apartment. | | | | yelp? |
| It all happened when I was involved in a filming | | | | When you're researching for a dog for your |
| project for Three Best Dogs. The trainer in the clip | | | | apartment, or any home, really, the results of these |
| was going to do what is called a "Temperament | | | | tests are good to know. You can easily choose the |
| Test" with a new litter of puppies. We got | | | | dog that is gentle and doesn't spend the whole time |
| everything in place with our cameras and lights. The | | | | chewing up things. I was also able to see which dog |
| trainer was mic'ed up and ready to go. There was a | | | | obeyed better, and this is important especially for |
| small audience of dog owners sitting in the back of | | | | people who have not had a dog in a long time. |
| the room in the shadows. | | | | There are more items on the temperament test and |
| On the floor of the facility where we shot were | | | | the best thing is you can use them when you go to |
| three people, at the nine, twelve, and three o'clock | | | | a breeder or even a pet store. Ask to have the |
| positions. The lady at the twelve o'clock position had | | | | puppy separate with you. Most pet stores have pens |
| a clipboard with a list of tests each puppy had to | | | | where you can sit and observe and interact with the |
| pass. And what was so exciting was to see how | | | | dog. Take three or four of the temperament tests |
| each puppy, from the same litter, acted differently. | | | | and perform them on the dog while you are at the |
| The first puppy came when the lady called. His head | | | | store. Take notes. You will quickly see which is the |
| went up and he galloped across the floor. Even when | | | | best dog for you and you won't be disappointed. |
| distracted by the other "humans" sitting on the floor, | | | | |