This assessment is designed using the empirical framework developed by Gosling, Kwan, and John (2003) in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. By adapting the widely used human Five-Factor Model for cross-species comparative research, this tool measures four distinct dimensions of canine personality: Energy, Affection, Emotional Reactivity, and Intelligence.

Rate your dog on the following behaviors from 1 (Disagree Strongly) to 5 (Agree Strongly).

1. Is full of energy.

Disagree

1 2 3 4 5

Agree

2. Willingly expresses high enthusiasm when engaging in physical activities.

Disagree

1 2 3 4 5

Agree

3. Is cooperative.

Disagree

1 2 3 4 5

Agree

4. Readily seeks out and accepts physical affection from familiar people.

Disagree

1 2 3 4 5

Agree

5. Can be tense.

Disagree

1 2 3 4 5

Agree

6. Displays signs of social anxiety or stress when introduced to strangers.

Disagree

1 2 3 4 5

Agree

7. Is curious about many different things.

Disagree

1 2 3 4 5

Agree

8. Is original, comes up with new ways of doing things.

Disagree

1 2 3 4 5

Agree

Your Dog's Personality Profile

Energy (Extraversion): 0

Affection (Agreeableness): 0

Emotional Reactivity (Neuroticism): 0

Intelligence (Openness): 0

“You cannot share your life with a dog and not know perfectly well that animals have personalities, minds and feelings.”

— Jane Goodall

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