• The test is non-competitive and allows dog and handler to demonstrate confidence and control in 12 steps. It assesses the handler and dog's relationship, together with the handler's ability to control the dog. Dogs are evaluated on their ability to perform basic exercises as well as their ability to demonstrate good manners in everyday situations.

• The training program embraces both purebred and mixed-breed dogs and is fun, rewarding, and useful. It encourages owners to have a better and richer relationship with their dogs. The program also enhances community awareness of responsible dog ownership and the numerous benefits associated with dog ownership.
• The Canadian Kennel Club encourages all dog owners to participate in the program, ensuring that our beloved canines are welcome and respected members of our communities.

Canine Good Neighbour Tests:

TEST 1 � Accepting a friendly stranger                                                                                                                                                                    This test demonstrates the dog�s ability to allow a friendly stranger to approach and speak to the handler in a natural, everyday manner.

TEST 2 � Politely accepts petting                                                                       T                                                                                                            This test demonstrates the dog�s ability to allow a friendly stranger to pet it while it is out with its handler.

TEST 3 � Appearance and grooming                                                                                                                                                                         This practical test demonstrates that the dog will accept being groomed and examined and will permit a stranger to do so, such as a veterinarian, groomer, friend of the owner etc. It also demonstrates the owner�s care, concern, and sense of responsibility for the dog�s well being.

TEST 4 � Out for a walk                                                                                                                                                                                                      This test demonstrates the ability of the dog to walk politely on a loose leash as well as the handler�s ability to control the dog.

TEST 5 � Walking through a crowd                                                                                                                                                                                   This test demonstrates the ability of the dog to walk politely beside the handler in pedestrian traffic while remaining under control at all times.

TEST 6 � Sit/ Down on command and stay in place (long line)                                                                                                                                    This test demonstrates the dog�s ability to respond to the handler�s commands to sit and down and to remain in place on command.

TEST 7 � Come when called (long line)                                                                                                                                                                     This test demonstrates the dog�s ability to come when called by the handler.

TEST 8 � Praise/ Interaction                                                                                                                                                                                        This test demonstrates that the dog can be easily calmed following play or praise.

Test 9 � Reaction to passing dog                                                                                                                                                                               This test demonstrates the dog�s polite behaviour while in the presence of other dogs and handlers.

Test 10 � Reaction to distractions                                                                                                                                                                                      This test demonstrates that the dog is confident at all times when face with common visual and auditory distractions found in everyday life, such as a the sudden opening or closing of a door, crutches, wheelchair, baby stroller, loud noises, etc.

Test 11 � Supervised isolation                                                                                                                                                                                            This test demonstrates the dog�s ability to be left alone with a trusted person other than its handler, while maintaining a calm acceptance of the situation.

TEST 12 � Walking through a door/ gate                                                                                                                                                                         This test demonstrates the dog�s response to the handler�s commands as well as the handler�s ability to control the dog in a restricted area while moving ahead of the dog and thought a door/ gate.

THE CANINE GOOD NEIGHBOUR CLASSES ARE 8 WEEKS IN LENGTH.                                                                                                      THE TEST DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE FUTURE.