Home   Events   Calendar   Contact   Downloads		Events   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 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. 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 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. 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.		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.