[sarahsue3]

Temperament tests are a sequence of steps to be done in a very specific way and there are very specific guidelines for how, where, when, etc. the test should be done. In our shelter as in most I'm sure, a dog is given every chance. Usually a dog is given a few days, 3 or 4 to "settle in", get used to the surroundings and such. Test are given away from the sounds and smells of the kennels. Unless a dog is viciously aggressive, even if they don't pass with flying colors the first time, handlers will work with them in a way that doesn't stress them out more and then retest. We make every effort to take into consideration what they've already been through. Hope this answers your question.

I would think nearly every shelter does temperament testing. It's a valuable tool for placing a dog into a home where it will thrive.