The eBark: Rockingham Dog Club Issue 3 April 2016 | Page 27

Normal Dog Traits/Personality

Dog Issues/Instabilities

Active

Hyperactive

Playful

Jumps on people

Responsive to general commands/signals

Disobedient-doesn’t
come when called.

Eager to join in “pack” family activities

Runs away

Sometimes cautious

Overly fearful

Barks to announce newcomers

Peeing, shies away
from people

Sociable with dogs/people

Obsessive barking

Curious

Anti social

Happy-go-lucky

Aggressive or predatory

Alert

Overly territorial

Exploratory

Possessive of toys/food/
Furniture

Affectionate

Shrinks from touch

(Thought you might be interested in comparing the
above traits….Ed)

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