Brownell-Marsolais Scale Screening Evaluation

This screening process is designed to evaluate the potential of a canine to perform search and detection

work. The process helps handlers, trainers, and managers evaluate the inherent qualities of a canine

candidate. These inherent qualities include but are not limited to a canine’s resilience, independence,

nerve strength, ability, boldness, friendliness, motivation, and focus. Additionally, the screening provides

an opportunity to assess a canine’s potential for developing a working relationship with a handler. The

potential search and detection canine candidate must be older than 12 months, pass a health check, a

fitness-for-duty veterinarian check, and not be in estrus (female candidate).

The screening and evaluation is divided into three sections that are performed in the order as listed:

Sociability, Nerve Strength, Drive. The Sociability portion is scored separately from the Nerve Strength

and Drive portions