Puppy Evaluations - Genevieve


Our Own Observations:


Genevieve is a noisy puppy that demands attention. She will become very attached to her owners.

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Genevieve

 

Genevieve (Genny) is puppy type 'A' :


These pups will tend to react in dominant aggressive ways and may bite when handled physically.

 

 

A poor environment for this type is one where small children or elderly people will contact the pup, since the nipping behaviour may be detrimental to establishing good relationships. 

A fairly calm, adult household and nonphysical teaching methods best suit this type, tending to mold a fine pet capable of aggressive protection actions in time of genuine danger.

 

Retrieve test 

(Clarence Pfaffenberger, 'The New Knowledge of dog Behaviour')

This is designed to indicate pups that will 'take responsibility' when adult, if the pups at this stage at least go to the object they are considered good prospects:

Genevieve picked up the toy and took it away!