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| Canine Good Neighbour |
The Canadian Kennel Club’s Canine Good Neighbour Program identifies and
rewards responsible, caring owners and their canine partners throughout
Canada.
The purpose of the national Canine Good Neighbour Program is to
ensure that one of our most favoured companions, the dog, is accepted as a
valued member of our communities right across the country. Canine Good
Neighbours can be counted on to present good manners at home, in public places
and in the presence of other dogs.
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 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 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.
Please note that dogs must be at least 6 months of age
Additional information is available from The Canadian Kennel Club
web site or download a test description here
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| Obedience Trials |
We are not a recognized Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) organization but our trials do follow the format and rules of CKC
trials. We utilize licenced CKC judges and qualified experts to judge our trials. The requirements for our titles are the same as for CKC
trials.
We also recognize qualifying scores earned under other organizations so
that a dog and handler may enter our trials at the level they have currently
accomplished.
The CKC Obedience Trial Rules and Regulations can be obtained from The Canadian Kennel Club
web site or download here
Please note we are not a registry and therefore do not require participants to register their dogs with us.
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| Rally Obedience |
Rally Style Obedience concept creates an obedience program that emphasizes FUN and EXCITEMENT for the dog, handler and spectator, by providing a more "natural" approach to the performance. This new sport is intended to promote positive relationships between dogs and owners based on trust and respect. Rally encourages participation of ALL dogs, purebred or mixed breed, pets or titled champions as well as physically challenged dogs and or handlers.
ATTITUDE is more important in RALLY than precision. Dogs and handlers "just gotta have fun". The concept of a single continuous performance, uninterrupted by orders from the judge, demands a sustained communication between the dog and handler. The handler may talk and give hand and body signals to his or her dog throughout the performance. This provides a mental stimulus for the handler as the course outlines are different at each trial. The dog and handler use directional signs to run through a numbered course within an allotted time.
Rally Obedience goes beyond basic heeling by interspersing over 40 obedience movements with the sits, turns and paces of traditional heeling. It also requires a brisk pace, positive attitude and happy demeanor.
Rally is for those who desire an effortless activity that is fun and games. It is not simple or easy, but challenges you and your dog in a partnership that improves heeling and teamwork. The ability to work as a team in this way during a Rally Style Obedience performance, greatly adds to the handlers ability to maintain the dog's attention and attitude at a high level. This feature, along with variability incorporated into course design and format, creates a fast moving continuous performance.
Rally is designed so that dogs in all levels of training may participate. A beginners course could include heel, sits aided by the handler, turns and changing pace (slow, fast, normal), sit stay and elements of the recall. As the dogs gain skill, more difficult courses are designed which will improve you and your dogs performance levels and confidence.
To go to the Canadian Association of Rally Obedience (CARO) web site click here
To go to the CARO Yahoo group click here
To view a sample Novice course click here
To view a sample Intermediate course click here
To view a sample Excellent course click here
To download CARO Rally signs click here
To download the CARO Rally handbook click here
To view other CARO downloads click here
To view a movie of a CARO Rally Obedience Trial click here
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| Temperament Test |
The test consists of several individual tests designed to
place varying amounts of stress on the dog. The dog is assessed against his
Breed Standard with regard to his reactions to the various tests.
It takes about 10 minutes for the team to move through the ten test stations. At the conclusion of a test, each handler will receive a verbal critique on the dog's test performance.
Additional information is available from Temperament
Test Associates or download a test description here
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| Lure Coursing |
Lure coursing means to run or chase something. In this case it is a white plastic bag being chased as it moves through the course on a string with pulleys controlling the direction. The lure veers left and right while the speed is controlled by an operator who keeps the lure just ahead of the dog in pursuit.
Our events are meant to be a pleasurable outlet for dogs that like to run and for owners who want to spend an enjoyable day with other dog owners.
Our events will provide a short course for dogs not accustomed to running a traditional course while experienced dogs may be provided a longer course. Novice dogs will run individually while experienced dogs may be run in groups.
Additional information is available from Ontario Lure Coursing Associationor Ontario Sighthound Field Association or Ontario Racing Association or Canadian Amateur Racing Association.
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| Herding Instinct Certificate |
A Herding Instinct Test introduces dogs and their handlers to herding at the basic level. It is designed to show whether or not a
dog, who may have never had any exposure to livestock, has the natural instinct to
herd. It is a non-competitive introduction to carefully selected and easily handled livestock under favourably controlled conditions.
At a Herding Instinct Test, a person experienced with stockdog training supervises the introduction of individual dogs to livestock, usually ducks or sheep, to ascertain the dog's reaction. The tester guides the approach of the dog to the stock and encourages the dog to herd the stock. The owner stays near the tester, but usually does not take an active part unless experienced with stockdog training. The dogs are typically tested first with lead dragging and then may be let off lead.
A dog who, after a period of introduction, shows sustained interest in herding livestock, either circling or attempting to gather it, or following it about to drive it, will pass. A dog who works quietly, who barks (either a little or a great deal), or who may feint as though to nip is acceptable. A dog may be loose-eyed or may show some degree of eye. A variety of approaches and styles is acceptable.
It is to be remembered that many dogs through simple inexperience will make mistakes in their first exposure to livestock, but at all times the tester must see clear-cut evidence of herding instinct.
Additional information is available from Canada's Guide to Dogs or Herding On The Web.
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 Entry Forms
Download event entry forms. Click here
Links to related event sites
Find links to the left for rules, procedures and requirements for
the various events we host.
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