CARAT Changes Everything

Developed by Suzanne Clothier in 2007, CARAT (Clothier Animal Response Assessment Tool) takes a detailed view of the individual dog as a unique combination of many factors working together to influence, exacerbate, mitigate and enhance each other. In the CARAT profile created by the specifics of this complex interaction of multiple traits, an accurate picture is created of the individual, regardless of breed or age.

CARAT looks at these traits and their interactions: Sociability, Social Use of Space, Social Tolerance, Biddability (familiar & strangers), Patience, Awareness (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Olfactory), Persistence, Arousal, Resilience, Energy, Social Confidence, Environmental Confidence and Self Modulation.

The CARAT profile defines what lifestyle, job or demands might be most suitable for this dog, and what situations or handlers or expectations might be unfair, distressing or unproductive for this individual animal. CARAT aids professionals in making better assessments of the dog as an individual, aiding in the creation of effective, humane training plans suited to that individual. Additionally, CARAT can aid in the selection of dogs for a specific purpose, handler or environment, and helping handlers understand their dogs in a nuanced, truly holistic way.

Course curriculum

    1. How to use this course

    2. Watch Introduction to CARAT

    3. Can you help?

    4. More resources for you

About this course

  • $29.95
  • 4 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

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Includes one year of access

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