BORDER
COLLIE BEHAVIORS:
A TEMPERAMENT THEORY
Glossary
by
Val Maurer
Introduction
and Acknowledgements
Temperament:
Theories and Training Methods
Theory Development
Theory Experiment
Explanation of Types
Feeling:
Upbeat Dog
Wary Dog
Temperament
Modifiers:
Extrovert
Introvert
Female
Male
Self-Interest
Shadow Personalities
Training:
Training
Using Temperament Theory
The Temperament Theory and Rescue Work
Reference:
Bibliography
Glossary
Living
With Border Collies
Hug Therapy
United States
Border Collie Club
Border Collie Society of
America
Questions?
Comments?
Suggestions?
Tell us what you
think!
Introduction and Acknowledgements
Temperament:
Theories and Training Methods
Theory Development
Theory Experiment
Explanation of Types
Feeling:
Upbeat Dog
Wary Dog
Temperament
Modifiers:
Extrovert
Introvert
Female
Male
Self-Interest
Shadow Personalities
Training:
Training
Using Temperament Theory
The Temperament Theory and Rescue Work
Reference:
Bibliography
Glossary
Living
With Border Collies
Hug Therapy
United States
Border Collie Club
Border Collie Society of
America
Questions?
Comments?
Suggestions?
Tell us what you
think!
Aggression marked by determination and readiness for conflict.
Anxiety a state of intense apprehension or fear of real or imagined danger, manifested physiologically as increased heart rate, trembling, weakness, and stomach or intestinal discomfort. (See "responsibility" and "separation")
Behavior to act, function, or react in a predictable way. (Also see "learned" as in a "learned behavior")
Bold approaches new situations with a sense of certainty, eagerness, and fearlessness.
Communication giving and receiving information using a system of vocalizations, symbols, postures, and behavior.
Conflict a clash between opposing ideas.
Curious having a desire to investigate and learn.
De-stress to relieve strain and pressure. (See "stress")
Direct to cause to turn or move or follow a certain course. To instruct with authority.
Direction management, guidance. A specific instruction as to procedure.
Emotion a feeling, response, or reaction not based on reason or logic.
Evaluation a three-step process of 1. interpretation 2. appreciation 3. decision.
Extrovert energized by being with others.
Frustration feeling dissatisfied or unfulfilled.
Helplessness a feeling of being unable to protect oneself. (Also see "learned" as in "learned helplessness)
Hopelessness a feeling of being unable to succeed or improve, or be resolved or helped.
Instinct an inborn pattern of behavior characteristic of a species and shaped by biological necessities such as survival and reproduction.
Introvert energized by solitary pursuits.
Learned knowledge that is acquired through experience rather than being instinctive.
Mood a state of mind in which an emotion or set of emotions gains ascendancy.
Personality the totality of attitudes, interests, behavioral patterns, emotional responses, and the judgments of society that endure over long periods of time.
Postures physical poses that convey emotional attitudes.
Power the ability to produce an effect.
Response reaction to a stimulus.
Responsibility the state, fact, or feeling of being accountable.
Self-interest concerned with one's own needs, activities, and desires.
Separation the thought or fact of spending time away from important others.
Shadows the portion of the temperament one is most uncomfortable at acknowledging or practicing.
Shy approaches new situations with reserve and close attention to avoiding risks.
Stress something that causes mental or emotional strain.
Temperament the emotional qualities that distinguish an individual.
Training method to form skills or behaviors by a process of instruction, discipline, and practice.
Traits qualities or characteristics that are phenotypically determined.
Upbeat approaches new situations with optimism, self-confidence, and cheerfulness.
Withdrawal of attention to suddenly be unresponsive.
Wary approaches new situations carefully, expecting to meet
danger or deception.