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Post by dakota on May 7, 2003 14:40:14 GMT -5
I find this on my search for news on AST and other
Thanks to the Connecticut Humane Society, who published the following wonderful stats in their Winter, 1997 issue of Pet Life. They state that according to the American Canine Temperament Testing Association, 95 percent of the American Pit Bull Terriers that took its temperament test passed, compared to a 77 percent passing rate for all breeds on average. Furthermore, APBT’s had a passing rate that was the fourth highest of all 122 breeds tested! I think we all, in our hearts, know this, but it sure is good to see it in print somewhere!! If only this information could be seen by more people - I guess this is a start!
These stats are part of a larger article called "Pinky’s Triumph" which praises the pit bull terrier as the wonderful breed it is. The article realistically points out the importance of proper breeding, socialization and training, the result being that `pits’ can thus make excellent pets. It also makes note that they are strong-willed dogs, and that positive socialization from puppyhood, firm guidance with lots of reward and no physical punishment will help a `pit’ be the very best it can be. Pinky was one of this humane society’s APBT’s that was lucky enough to find a wonderful home.
hartofgold link
Dakota
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Post by dakota on May 7, 2003 14:43:05 GMT -5
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Post by Cheyenne Indians AST on May 12, 2003 17:11:51 GMT -5
This is very good of you kim , i didnt read this topic befor , but it does need more attention. If im not mistaken hartagold is a WAA member.
The pitbull terrier is a fine dog , unfortunately the wrong people got a grip on the breed and started to return a good dog into a problem.
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Post by dakota on May 13, 2003 12:06:47 GMT -5
well I wass wrong it wasn't hartagold but the link is the good link about that test.
DAkota
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Post by geminiast on May 18, 2003 1:07:49 GMT -5
American Pit Bull Terrier 83.2% American Staffordshire Terrier 82.6% this was the pass rate as of december 2002 just thought i would ad that LOL www.atts.org/index.html
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Post by Cheyenne Indians AST on May 18, 2003 12:57:05 GMT -5
Do you have more information on this , so we can spread the news :-) I do have a remark , the people that have been testing their dogs , are they all or mostly breeders that want to have a good result on this before they mated them ..or are these mostly commen people interested in their dogs mental state.
john
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Post by geminiast on May 18, 2003 20:29:39 GMT -5
I feel it is mostly breeders that test their dogs. Since most of the tt tests are done at dogs shows.
all the info you may need or want should be on their site. I posted the link on my above post.
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Post by Cheyenne Indians AST on May 19, 2003 4:52:36 GMT -5
So they do the TT at a dogshow WE can't do that , we have to take a TT somewhere where only the test takes place ..ours is tougher then the usual TT by the way. Without a TT we can't have a litter ..the dam has to be TT'd but the sire when he comes from another coutry doesnt. john
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Post by geminiast on May 19, 2003 11:03:19 GMT -5
we usually do them at dog shows and working events.
i do like the idea of makeing the dogs be TT before breeding though.. but i feel the male should be tested to even if from another area.
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Post by Cheyenne Indians AST on May 19, 2003 11:56:53 GMT -5
Im interested you read what happens during that test , and how much it costs. Which parts of testing do they do , im very interested to hear.
john
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Post by geminiast on May 19, 2003 21:09:01 GMT -5
here is what we are tested on i think it is $25.00 us dollars
Subtest 1: Neutral stranger A stranger to the dog approaches the handler, shakes hands with the handler and engages the handler in a brief conversation, ignoring the dog. The purpose of this subtest is to evaluate the dog's reaction to passive socialization and the dog's protective instinct.
Subtest 2: Friendly stranger A stranger to the dog approaches happily and briskly, is very friendly to the dog and pets the dog. The purpose of this subtest is to evaluate the dog's active social skills.
Reaction to Auditory Stimuli Objective: To measure the dog's reaction to auditory stimuli and the dog's investigative behavior. Subtest 3: Hidden Noise The handler/dog team approaches a hidden assistant who rattles a metal bucket filled with rocks and sets this bucket in the path of the team. The handler may encourage the dog to investigate the bucket only when asked to do so. The handler's focus must be on the bucket, not on the dog. The purpose of this subtest is to test alertness and curiosity.
Subtest 4: Gunshots The handler stops at a designated marker with his/her back towards a well hidden assistant. The assistant fires three shots using a .22 caliber starter pistol (SHOT-PAUSE-SHOT-SHOT). The purpose of this subtest is to measure the dog's recovery response to a sudden noise.
Reaction to Visual Stimulus Objective: To measure the dog's reaction to a sudden visual stimulus. Subtest 5: Umbrella The handler/dog team approaches an assistant sitting in a chair holding a closed umbrella parallel to the ground at a 90 degree angle to the approaching team. When the dog is five feet from the assistant, the umbrella is opened. The handler may encourage the dog to investigate the umbrella only when asked to do so. The handler's focus must be on the umbrella, not on the dog.
Tactile Stimuli Objective: To measure the dog's reaction to unusual footing. Subtest 6: Plastic Footing Both the handler and the dog walk the entire length of a 15-foot by 6-foot clear plastic strip.
Subtest 7: Wire Footing Only the dog will walk the entire length of a 12-foot by 3-foot unfolded exercise pen.
The purpose of these subtests is to measure the dog's sensitivity to unusual footing, its ability to recover from the fear of unusual footing and to measure its investigative behavior to the unusual footing.
Self Protective/Aggressive Behavior Objective: These tests collectively evaluate the dog's capacity to recognize an unusual situation, its threshold to provocation, its protective instincts, and its propensity to realize when the situation becomes a threat. Subtest 8: Non-Threatening The handler/dog team stops at the designated marker. A weirdly-dressed stranger crosses the path 38 feet in front of the team. The purpose of this subtest is to test the dog's alertness to an unusual situation.
Subtest 9: Threatening The weird stranger advances 10 feet towards the stationary handler in a threatening manner. The purpose of this subtest is to evaluate the dog's ability to recognize when an unusual situation turns into a provocation.
Subtest 10: Aggression The weird stranger advances to within 18 feet of the stationary handler in an aggressive manner. The purpose of this subtest is to evaluate the dog's protective instincts.
The stranger is never closer than 10 feet from the dog. The handler's 2 foot arm and the 6' lead is added in for a total of 18 feet. Aggression here is checked against the breed standard and the dog's training. A schutzhund trained dog lunging at the stranger is allowed, but if an untrained Siberian husky does the same, it may fail.
At the conclusion of the test, the handler will receive a critique about the dog's performance. Certificate will be mailed within 90 days of the test.
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Post by geminiast on May 19, 2003 21:10:06 GMT -5
what test do they require of your dogs?? how much is it??
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Post by Cheyenne Indians AST on May 20, 2003 3:33:08 GMT -5
Thats great info ,
The TT here costs about 110 UsD , and its done on a field where only this test is done without shows or anything else. The things that they do are written in dutch , so i have to find the time to translate them. I dont have much time right now , with plans on going to italy next week to see the litter.
But as soon as i do have more time , or someone else does , i will post it here as well.
Thanks again ,
john
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Post by geminiast on May 20, 2003 9:28:01 GMT -5
OH I MADE A MISTAKE.
Ours is done on its own field too. but is usually held at a show in a different area. LOL....
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Post by Cheyenne Indians AST on May 22, 2003 5:39:43 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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