Table 5.

Idele scoring system used for statistical analyses containing number, abbreviation, description, and possible categories for each item scored during the entire test phase of the field trial

Phase studied	Item number	Item abbreviation	Description of the item	Possible categories
Entire test (T1)	22	BITE	Does HD2 bite a sheep without a previous interaction?	□ YES □ NO
	23	NB_BITES	If so, how many times?	□ 0 □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ 4
	24	FOCUS	Does HD stay focused during test?	□ No test □ Not filled □ Yes □ No
	25	MOTIV	Is HD motivated?	□ No test □ Not filled □ Yes □ No
	26	INTER	Interactions between HD and flock	□ No test □ Not filled □ No confrontation □ HD wins confrontation □ HD loses confrontation
	27	T_STOP	If T is stopped, why? 2 categories can be chosen	□ No test □ Not filled □ T complete □ HD tries/Leaves the test area □ HD loses interest □ At least 1 chase □ Repeated predatory bites (> 3) □ Disturbs flock □ Unworkable test
	28	PHASE_2	Is the T phase complete?	□ Yes □ No

¹Test.

²Herding dog.