WSCC Temperament/Manners Test
The
Here
are
the
categories
your
dog
will
have
to
pass
in
order
to
achieve
his
or
her
Temperament/Manners
Title.
The
best
thing
about
teaching
your
dog
all
of
these
skills,
is
that
in
the
end
–
you
end
up
with
a
very
well
behaved
dog
who
is
a
joy
to
have
around!
So,
the
time
to
start practicing is NOW!
Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger
The
evaluator
walks
up
to
the
dog
and
handler
and
greets
the
handler
in
a
friendly
manner,
ignoring
the
dog.
The
evaluator
and
handler
shake
hands
and
exchange
pleasantries,
and
have
a
conversation
for
3
to
5
minutes.
The
dog
must
show
no
sign
of
resentment
or
shyness,
and
must
not
pull
handler
to
evaluator
or
jump
on
evaluator.
The
dog
does
not
have
to
stay
in
position
but
should
not
bark,
whine,
or
pace
unnecessarily, or move around more than can be easily handled by the owner. Evaluators may acknowledge the dog but not pet it.
Test 2: Sitting politely for petting
With
the
dog
sitting
at
the
handler's
side,
to
begin
the
exercise,
the
evaluator
pets
the
dog
on
the
head
and
body.
The
handler
may
talk
to
his
or
her
dog
throughout
the
exercise.
The
dog
may
stand
in
place
as
it
is
petted.
The
evaluator
will
lift
one
front
leg
and
also
touch
dog’s
tail
and
pet its ears. The dog must not show shyness or resentment.
Test 3: Taking a treat
Evaluator will offer the dog a treat; the dog must not forcefully take the treat from the evaluator. If the dog refuses the treat that is fine.
Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)
The
dog
may
be
on
either
side
of
the
handler,
or
switch
sides
during
the
walk.
The
dog's
position
should
leave
no
doubt
that
the
dog
is
attentive to the handler and is responding to the handler's movements and changes of direction. The dog need
not
be
perfectly
aligned
with
the
handler
and
need
not
sit
when
the
handler
stops.
The
evaluator
will
direct
the
handler/dog
team
by
issuing
instructions
or
commands.
There
should
be
a
right
turn,
left
turn,
and
an
about
turn
with
at
least
one
stop
in
between.
The
handler
may
talk
to
the
dog
along
the
way,
praise
the
dog,
or
give
commands
in
a
normal
tone
of
voice.
This
will
also
include
the
dog
and
handler
walking
around
and pass (close to) several people. The dog may show some interest
in
the
strangers
but
should
continue
to
walk
with
the
handler,
without
evidence
of
over-exuberance,
shyness
or
resentment.
The
dog
should
not
jump
on
people
in
the
crowd
or
strain
on
the
leash.
Children
must
be
part
of
this
crowd.
The
dog
is
not
petted
during
this
part
of
test
by
people in the crowd.
Test 5: Sit and down on command and Staying in place
The
dog
must
do
sit
AND
down
on
command,
then
the
owner
chooses
the
position
for
leaving
the
dog
in
the
stay.
The
han-
dler
may
take
a
reasonable
amount
of
time
and
use
more
than
one
command
to
get
the
dog
to
sit
and
then
down.
The
handler
may
not
force
the
dog
into
position.
When
instructed
by
the
evaluator,
the
handler
tells
the
dog
to
stay
and
walks
forward
approximately
20
feet,
turns
and
returns
to
the
dog
at
a
natural
pace.
The
dog
must
remain
in
the
place
in
which
it
was
left
until
the
evaluator
instructs
the
handler
to
release
the
dog.
The
dog
must be placed on 20 foot long line supplied b y the evaluator.
Test 6: Coming when called
The
handler
will
walk
20
feet
from
the
dog,
turn
to
face
the
dog,
and
call
the
dog.
The
handler
may
use
encouragement
to
get
the
dog
to
come.
Handlers
may
choose
to
tell
dogs
to
"stay"
or
"wait"
or
they
may
simply
walk
away,
giving
no
instructions
to
the
dog.
Dog
may
be
in
sit
or
down
position.
Dog
must
come
directly
to
handler
when
called,
and
be
within
distance
for
the
handler
to
easily
reach
out
to
the
dog,
but
dog
does
not need to sit. Dog must be placed on 20 foot long line supplied by the evaluator.
Test 7: Reaction to another dog
Handler
sits
dog
at
side.
Another
handler
and
dog
approach
from
a
distance
of
about
20
feet,
walk
past
handler
on
side
of
dog
and
continue
on
for
about
10
feet.
The
dog
should
show
no
more
than
a
casual
interest
in
the
other
dog.
Dog
must
stay
in
sit
position
while
the
other
handler and dog pass by.
Test 8: Reaction to distraction
The
evaluator
will
select
and
present
two
distractions.
Examples
of
distractions
include
dropping
a
chair,
rolling
a
crate
dolly
past
the
dog,
having
a
jogger
run
in
front
of
the
dog,
or
dropping
a
crutch
or
cane.
The
dog
may
express
natural
interest
and
curiosity
and/or
may
appear
slightly
startled
but
should
not
panic,
try
to
run
away,
show
aggressiveness
or
bark.
Dog
and
handler
may
choose
to
stand
still
or
walk
around
during
this
part
of
the
test.
Dog
is
allowed
to
“go
check
out”
distraction,
but
on
loose
lead
under
the
control
of
handler.
The
handler
may
talk
to
the dog and encourage or praise it throughout the exercise.
Equipment
All
tests
must
be
performed
on
leash,
no
longer
than
8
feet,
no
expandable
leads
are
allowed
in
the
test.
For
collars,
dogs
should
wear
well-
fitting
buckle
or
slip
collars
made
of
leather,
fabric,
or
chain,
body
harnesses
are
allowed,
but
not
“no
jump”
or
other
correction
harnesses.
Special
training
collars
such
as
pinch
collars,
head
halters,
and
electronic
collars
are
not
permitted
in
the
WSCC
test.
The
evaluator
supplies
a
20-foot lead for the test.
Encouragement
Owners/handlers
may
use
praise
and
encouragement
throughout
the
test.
The
owner
may
pet
the
dog
between
exercises.
Food
and
treats
are
not permitted during testing, nor is the use of toys, squeaky toys, etc. to get the dog to do something.
Failures – Dismissals
Any
dog
that
eliminates
during
testing
must
be
marked
failed.
Any
dog
that
growls,
snaps,
bites,
attacks,
or
attempts
to
attack
a
person
or
another
dog
must
be
dismissed
not
only
from
test
but
from
the
grounds.
Any
dog
that
exhibits
any
of
the
above
while
on
the
test
grounds
regardless of whether or not it is being tested at the time ,must be excused from the grounds and no refund will be given.
Handlers
are
encouraged
to
finish
all
aspects
of
the
test
even
if
not
passing,
with
the
exception
of
any
display
of
ag-
gression.
Finishing
the
test
will
give
handlers
a
good
example
of
what
they
need
to
work
on.
Test
if
failed,
may
be
re-
taken
at
any
time
after
24
hours
from
initial
failed
test.
No
limit
is
put
on
how
many
times
you
can
test
in
order
to
pass.
Dogs
must
be
6
months
of
age
to
take
the
test.
Young
dogs
under
the
age
of 2 years are encouraged to retake test after 2 years of age.
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