If I Were a Dog
"1. If I were a working dog, I would rather:
A) Perform tricks to get your attention
B) Sniff out explosives to keep you safe
C) Provide snuggles to deliver comfort
D) Carry messages across a war zone
"2. I'd be the kind of canine that wants to:
A) Steer you a certain way by pulling my leash
B) Deter thieves by guarding buildings
C) Keep your feet warm by sleeping on them
D) Be certain you know where my territory lies by peeing on fire hydrants
"3. I might be the pooch that likes to:
A) Make sure you notice me by jumping up
B) Stop you from taking my bone by burying it
C) Show my love by slobbering on your face
D) Signal danger by pointing my tail
"4. If I were a dog, I would probably:
A) Tell you what I want by tugging your sleeve
B) Protect your family from danger by herding you together
C) Stop you from feeling alone by keeping close
D) Stick my head out the car window to gather information
"5. If I were a hound, I would:
A) Make you look by zooming in circles
B) Prevent my freedom from being restricted by digging a hole under the fence
C) Distract you by putting a toy in your lap
D) Signal that change is needed by howling
"6. If I were a dog, I might:
A) Bark until you give me what I want
B) Sniff out illegal drugs
C) Rescue people buried under snow or rock
D) Communicate 'problem solved' by wagging my tail
Results
"If you answered mostly:
A) you have all kinds of tricks to draw attention to your cause. You lean toward promotion.
B) you aim to take direct action. Your style is to prevent things from getting worse.
C) the thing that brings the most satisfaction is providing face-to-face help. You thrive on offering direct support.
D) you're inclined to impart useful information. Education is your thing."
