Creating a working/training/character test - what should it look like?

Rona · 29-09-2011, 17:17

I think there should be a few character/work tests available. Depending on where the dog lives, what is expected from him/her and what the owner considers crucial for the behaviour in a particular setting their could select 2-3 out of 6-7 approved and standardized tests to take and get a "character/work certifiate". This could be defence, OB, tracking/trailing, endurance runs, "socialisation" ie. Dog Citizen Exam, agility, herding, etc.

I think it's unfair to test all the dogs against ONE criterion, if they live in so many different environments and so different kinds of behaviour are expected from them.

29-09-2011, 17:17	#5
Rona Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kraków Posts: 3,509	I think there should be a few character/work tests available. Depending on where the dog lives, what is expected from him/her and what the owner considers crucial for the behaviour in a particular setting their could select 2-3 out of 6-7 approved and standardized tests to take and get a "character/work certifiate". This could be defence, OB, tracking/trailing, endurance runs, "socialisation" ie. Dog Citizen Exam, agility, herding, etc. I think it's unfair to test all the dogs against ONE criterion, if they live in so many different environments and so different kinds of behaviour are expected from them. __________________