Table 2.

Idele scoring system used for statistical analyses containing number, abbreviation, description, and possible categories for each item scored during the BT and PT phases of the field trial

Phase studied	Item number	Item abbreviation	Description of the item	Possible categories
Before testing (BT)	1	BT1	HD1 reaction to TL2 approaching and picking up the leash	□ Welcomes the TL □ Stays close to owner □ Withdraws/tries to escape □ Signs of aggression □ Not filled
	2	BT2	HD behavior on leash with TL	□ Follows TL □ Pulls back, resists □ Not filled
Pre-test (PT)	3	PT1	HD first movement when unleashed	□ Not assessable □ Tries/leaves the test area □ Does not go to the flock (does something else) □ Does not go to the flock (no movement) □ 0. Does not reach axis (cf. figure on the left) □ 1. Reaches axis □ 2. Exceeds axis □ 3. Circles around the flock
	4	PT2	Does HD go spontaneously to the flock?	□ Spontaneously goes to the flock □ Flock stimulation necessary □ Not concerned (never goes to the flock)
	5	PT_STOP	If PT is stopped, why?	□ HD tries/leaves the test area □ HD loses interest □ At least 1 chase □ Repeated predatory bites (> 3) □ Disturbs flock □ Unworkable test □ PT complete
	6	PHASE_1	Is PT phase complete?	□ Yes □ No

¹Herding dog.

²Test leader.