A social media video of a dog trainer showing off how he 'tests' a puppy's temperament has stunned audiences online. The viral video, which has been viewed more than 906,000 times since it was ...

A test called Behaviour and Personality Assessment in Dogs (BPH) may hold promise in a variety of applications. A dog's genetic heritage can help explain behavior mysteries and innate preferences.

The dogs ranged in age from 6 months to 15 years, and 4 years after the initial test, 37 of them were brought back into the lab to allow for tracking of personality changes over time.

In order for your dog to participate they must take a temperament test. During the test the organization will be looking for social dogs that enjoys meeting people, basic commands and are able to ...

After a dog passes the temperament test, the handler goes through the health system’s typical volunteer process. Approved handler and dog teams must be available to volunteer at least once every ...