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PDA Level 1 Assessment
Level 1 Puppy: 4 – 9 months of age
Prerequisites
Aim
Check that the Guardian has:
This assessment examines a puppy’s training and education as well as the success of the Guardian to have taught the puppy basic good manners appropriate to the home and the training class.
passed the online open book quiz paid the assessment fee provided a completed Health Care Form and copies of current vaccination status or titre levels Please note: A puppy that growls, snaps or bites will not qualify A puppy that demonstrates signs of stress, e.g. displacement behaviours will not qualify A Guardian who uses any aversive techniques in working with their puppy during the assessment will not qualify At no time must a puppy be lured to perform a behaviour
Assessment requirements Undertake assessments in a safe environment for the puppy and Guardian Puppy takes any reinforcer offered gently. Puppy remains on a leash at all times Guardian should not use the leash to encourage or discourage a puppy at any time Assessor may change the sequence of the exercises if necessary to suit the situation. However, all exercises must be undertaken Assessor can complete the assessment one-on-one or in a class environment.
Optional – get ready The assessor may allow five minutes for the Guardian and puppy to familiarize themselves with the assessment area.
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