Groupings of dog temperament

Temperament can be broadly classified in to 2 groups: sound and unsound temperament. Therefore a dog can either have a sound or unsound temperament.

Sound temperament: a dog with this type of temperament is self assertive and confident. He is so sure of himself and investigates what he is unsure of. He is self assertive and handles his environment without fear. His general approach to his environment is investigative, assertive and curious. If he is startled by his environment, he recovers quickly from the fright. Perhaps the most challenging traits of a dog of sound temperament are dominance and independence.

These wonderful traits of a dog with a sound temperament makes him an excellent pet and a great worker when under the management of a firm and secure pack leader; however if left unchecked, these traits can easily lead to serious management problems. It therefore becomes evident that a dog of sound temperament will thrive better in the hands of a secure and assertive pack leader.

Unsound temperament: a dog of unsound temperament does not exhibit any of the traits of a dog with sound temperament such as calmness, self assertive, dominance, independence, confidence and non-fearful behavior. A dog of unsound temperament will exhibit the following traits: submissiveness, shyness, over aggressiveness, hyperactive and temperamental.

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