8-10 counts before response. 6-7 counts before response. 5-6 counts before response. 2-4 counts before response. 1-2 counts before response.
Place pup in the center of area, testor or assistant makes a sharp noise a few feet from the puppy.
A large metal spoon struck sharply on a metal pan twice works well. Degree of sensitivity to sound. Place pup in center of room. Tie a string around a large towel and jerk it across the floor a few feet away from puppy. Degree of intelligent response to strange object.