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Temperament & Canine I.Q. Testing
Temperament Testing
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C.I.Q.
Testing
Temperament Testing
The goal of the CCS Temperament
Test is to assess the various
aspects of a dog’s behavior
and obedience skills, to prove
that it is under control and
well behaved under reasonable
circumstances. This includes
maintaining good manners in
its own home, new environments,
and in the presence of new dogs,
people and environments.
Dogs who are friendly and under
control will help society to
see the potential of a trained
and socialized dog as a valuable
member of the community. As
dog owners, we are responsible
for our dog’s health, happiness
and behavior, and if we all
take this responsibility seriously,
we can play an active role in
stopping the increasing concern
for safety, and attempts to
ban particular breeds.
I would like to take this opportunity
to remind breeders that it is
their responsibility to only
breed dogs of sound health and
temperament and to avoid passing
these problems onto their puppies
through genetics and/or maternally
imprinting, at all costs. Any
dog bred from sound ancestors,
taking into consideration the
health and temperament of not
only the parents, but grandparents
and great-grandparents, has
the potential to be trained
and socialized into a good member
of society.
This test is available to all
breeds and crossbreeds of dog
over six months of age. It is
advised that all dogs who do
not pass the test the first
time, be trained and/or re-socialized
and be re-tested, as these behaviours
can often be improved.
This test by no means proves
that the dog will never bite
or fight, because every dog
has a limit, and when pushed
past this limit, can be forced
to defend itself or its perceived
position.
Includes Twenty Tests
This test was designed to assess
the dog’s manners and ability
to respond reliably to commands.
In order to pass this test,
the dog must successfully complete
all of the following twenty
tests or exercises.
Temperament
1) Approaching A New Person
2) A New Person Approaching
The Dog
3) A New Person Reaching Towards
The Handler
4) A New Person Reaching To
Greet The Dog
5) Approaching A New Dog
6) A New Dog Approaching The
Dog Being Tested Who Is Being
Held On A Loose Leash
7) A New Dog Approaching The
Dog Being Tested Who Is Being
Held On A Tight Leash
Handling
8) Response to Handling
9) Response To Up To Four New
Objects
10) Response To Quick Movements
11) Response To A New Sound
12) Response To The Owner Leaving
The Room
Health
13) General Appearance Control
14) Walking On A Loose Leash
And Sitting On Command
15) Walking On A Loose Leash
In Close Proximity To People
16) Walking On A Loose Leash
In Close Proximity To A New
Dog
17) Coming When Called
18) Lying Down On Command And
Holding The Position Until Released
19) Sitting On Command Holding
The Position Until Called
20) The Owner’s Ability To Control
The Dog Without Aversive Corrections
Canine I.Q. Testing
The goal of the CCS IQ Test
is to assess a dog’s ability
to problem-solve, adjust to
new situations with grace and
offer behaviors on command.
A high score means that the
dog has been trained, socialized
and mentally stimulated, and
has had the opportunity to learn
how to interact with a changing
environment.
A low score does not mean the
dog is not intelligent, it means
that the dog has not had the
opportunity to live up to its
potential.
Dogs who are trained, socialized
and mentally stimulated have
better problem-solving abilities
and are more resilient to change.
These dogs are happier and more
relaxed, and thrive on learning
and new situations. Due to these
advantages, dogs with a high
IQ have a better chance of surviving
in a human society.
I would like to take this opportunity
to remind breeders that it is
their responsibility to only
breed dogs of sound health and
temperament and to avoid passing
these problems onto their puppies
through genetics and/or maternally
imprinting, at all costs. Any
dog bred from sound ancestors,
taking into consideration the
health and temperament of not
only the parents, but grandparents
and great-grandparents, has
the potential to be trained
and socialized into a good member
of society.
This test is available to all
breeds and crossbreeds of dog.
A dog who does not receive a
high score is likely to increase
its score after practicing these
tests and addressing the applicable
issues.
Includes Fifteen Tests
This test was designed to assess
the dog’s manners and ability
to respond reliably to commands.
In order to pass this test,
the dog must successfully complete
all of the following twenty
tests or exercises.
Problem-Solving Ability
1) Recall Around A Barrier
2) Towel Over The Head
Memory
3) Which Cup Holds The Treat
Ability to Focus
4) Focus When Distracted
Ability to Learn Something New
5) Offer Sit for Click & Treat
6) Offer Down for Click & Treat
Learned Skills
7) Recall
8) Sit
9) Down (Extra points for difficulty)
10) Stay
11) Tricks (Extra points for
difficulty)
Temperament
12) Reaction To A New Person
13) Reaction To A New Dog
14) Reaction To Handling
15) Dog’s General Behavior
Before beginning
the test each handler must...
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provide proof of vaccination
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be informed that up to three
attempts to pass each test
is acceptable
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be warned that aversive
corrections will constitute
a failure
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be advised that treats can
be used as rewards for good
behavior but not as lures
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be advised that commands
and signals are acceptable
throughout the tests
For official CCS Temperament
or I.Q. Testing forms and certificates,
contact
Norma Jeanne at
2puppypower@rogers.com
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