The ATT tests how a dog reacts to a variety of stimuli. Desirable traits are that the dog will be emotionally stable, inquisitive, cooperative, appropriately social for its breed, biddable and demonstrates the ability to recover from a startling situation in a reasonable amount of time.
Undesirable traits are fear, shyness, lack of cooperation and an inability to recover from unfamiliar or unexpected situations. Examples of undesirable behaviors include being afraid of friendly strangers or unfamiliar stimuli, obsessive barking, and aggression.
In the ATT, dogs are tested in 6 categories of stimuli that include:
We are now offering AKC certification programs that allow you to prove your dog is competent in public environment.
Each class runs for 6 weeks and costs $125 per class per dog. This includes the fee for AKC to certify your pet.
The cost for just take the test is $50 per dog*.
*Classes anda testing cost subject to change
Undesirable traits are fear, shyness, lack of cooperation and an inability to recover from unfamiliar or unexpected situations. Examples of undesirable behaviors include being afraid of friendly strangers or unfamiliar stimuli, obsessive barking, and aggression.
In the ATT, dogs are tested in 6 categories of stimuli that include:
- Social
- Auditory
- Visual
- Tactile
- Proprioceptive (motion)
- Unexpected stimulus
We are now offering AKC certification programs that allow you to prove your dog is competent in public environment.
Each class runs for 6 weeks and costs $125 per class per dog. This includes the fee for AKC to certify your pet.
The cost for just take the test is $50 per dog*.
*Classes anda testing cost subject to change