Personality Adaptability Lifestyle Sociability
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"Social Superstar"
Orange Pal
With consistent training and enrichment, your Social Superstar can harness their enthusiasm into well-mannered, joyful interactions in any setting.
- Interpretation
Your dog is the life of the party—confident, friendly, and adaptable in almost any situation. They thrive on meeting new people, playing with other dogs, and exploring new environments.
However, their enthusiasm for life can sometimes lead to overexcitement or impulsive behaviors.
- Guidance
Celebrate your dog’s sociable and energetic nature by giving them opportunities to interact with others and explore new settings. At the same time, focus on maintaining balance by reinforcing calm behaviors and impulse control. Your dog’s outgoing personality makes them a great candidate for advanced training or dog sports that challenge their mind and teach them focus in high-energy situations.
Classes that focus on manners and sports can be a great way to increase calm and focus.
- Tips
Important resources to help you and your pet thrive!
Arrange playdates or visits to dog parks, ensuring interactions remain positive and not overly chaotic.
Practice calling your dog away from play periodically to build focus and responsiveness.
Teach cues like “wait,” “leave it,” and “stay” to help manage their excitement.
Play focus-building games like “find it” or “place” (sending them to their mat).
Engage in high-energy activities like agility, flyball, dock diving, or hiking.
Offer mentally stimulating toys like puzzle feeders or scent games.
Take your dog to lively settings, such as outdoor markets or family events, and reward them for calm behaviors.
Gradually increase distractions during training to strengthen their focus.
Encourage quiet time by rewarding your dog for lying calmly on a mat or bed during busy moments.
- Resources
Important resources to help you and your pet thrive!
“Control Unleashed” by Leslie McDevitt – Techniques for building impulse control and focus.
“Hyper Dog 101” by Pat Miller – A guide to managing and channeling high-energy dogs.
Kikopup – Videos on impulse control and advanced tricks.
Fenzi Dog Sports Academy – Tutorials on calming and relaxing.
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Disclaimer
The PALS assessment is based solely on the answers provided and reflects the information shared. For a more thorough and comprehensive evaluation, we recommend completing the PALS+ in-person assessment.