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Table of Contents Match-Up II Shelter Dog Rehoming Program Manual Introduction Getting Started: Behavior Evaluaiton Conducting the Behavior Evaluation Behavior Evaluation Sub-Test 1: Leash Manners Sub-Test 2: Room Behavior Sub-Test 3: Commands with Delicious Treats Sub-Test 4: Handling Feet Sub-Test 5: Toys Sub-Test 6: Run and Freeze Sub-Test 7: Introduction to Rubber Hand Sub-Test 8: Possessive Behavior Sub-Test 9: Toddler Doll Sub-Test 10: Strange-Looking Woman Sub-Test 11: Dog-to-Dog Interaction 3 5 6 7 7 7-8 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 Appendix: Definitions and Worksheets Appendix A: Behavior Evaluation Definitions Appendix B: Behavior Evaluation Worksheet . Appendix C: Behavioral Triage Worksheet
Match-Up II Shelter Dog Rehoming Program Match-Up II Manual Introduction The Match-Up II Shelter Dog Rehoming Program is a multi-part system designed to help shelters learn about the personality and needs of each dog so that behavioral interventions can be implemented and successful matches can be made. Match-Up stands for the “Marder-Animal Rescue League Test for Canine Homing Using Personality”. The Match-Up II Rehoming Program currently consists of 5 parts: • Behavioral History • Behavior Evaluation • Personality Scores • Behavior in the Shelter • Behavioral Triage This manual will guide you through all parts of the Match-Up II Shelter Dog Rehoming Program. Although this manual can be used without further instruction, the Center for Shelter Dogs strongly recommends that you take the CSD Approved Evaluator training in order to receive the best results from the program. This will help ensure that everyone performs the evaluation in a consistent manner. Contact the Center for Shelter Dogs at csd@ arlboston.org or call (617) 226-5664 to arrange training. The CSD also recommends that you use the online version of the Match-Up II Shelter Dog Rehoming Program (matchupIIonline. centerforshelterdogs.org) instead of the paper-based version, if you are able to access the internet. By using Match-Up II Online, you’ll have immediate access to various interactive tools to help you conduct the behavior evaluation online, the ability to automatically calculate personality scores and triage points, and generate outcome reports with recommended training programs for specific problem behaviors. Behavioral History The first part of the Match-Up II Program involves collecting a dog’s behavioral history. The dog’s behavior in the previous home can be an important predictor of some behaviors, so a thorough and objective behavioral history should be obtained for every dog whenever possible. The Behavioral History is also needed to calculate the triage points for each dog. The CSD’s recommended Intake Profile Form, typically completed by surrendering owners, can be found at www. centerforshelterdogs.org/Home/DogWelfare/Evaluation.aspx. Shelters may also use their own intake forms, as long as they collect the information needed to complete the behavioral history part of the triage form. Behavior Evaluation The Behavior Evaluation is a standardized test which measures a dog’s behavioral reactions to a series of scenarios, which we refer to as sub-tests. Match-Up II is an objective way to evaluate dog behavioral tendencies and personality because the dog’s responses in each sub-test are described by observed behaviors, body postures and movement, without interpretation or judgement of motivations. For example, the dog’s response to an unfamiliar person is described by indicating whether the dog was moving away with tail tucked, sniffing or approaching wagging tail, rather than by saying the dog doesn’t like the person or is friendly to the person. 3
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