We are currently in the process of establishing the dates of all our upcoming 2010 events.  Please stay tuned to this page for notice when we will be sponsoring our next Canine Good Neighbour Test!

 

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 objectives of the Canadian Kennel Club's Canine Good Neighbour Program are three-fold:

  1. To increase awareness and appreciation of dogs as valued, contributing members of society;
  2. To assist in teaching and promoting responsible dog ownership;
  3. To certify that dogs conduct themselves in a manner which is reliable and trustworthy in situations encountered in everyday living, be it around people, at home, in public, or in the presence of other dogs.

The test is non-competitive and allows dog and handler to demonstrate confidence and control in a series of 12 tests.  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 this program, thereby ensuring that our beloved canines are welcomed and respected members of our communities.

Click on the 'pawprint' below for links to the CKC Canine Good Neighbour Test general test information and outlines of the 12 tests involved:

General Test Information

List of Canine Good Neighbour Tests
Test #1 through Test #12
Test #1  -
Test #2  -
Test #3  -
Test #4  -
Test #5  -
Test #6  -

Test #7  -
Test #8  -
Test #9  -
Test #10  -
Test #11  -
Test #12  - 		Accepting a friendly stranger
Politely accepts petting
Appearance and grooming
Out for a walk
Walking through a crowd
Sit/Down on command and stay in place (long line)
Come when called (long line)
Praise/Interaction
Reaction to a passing dog
Reaction to distractions
Supervised isolation
Walking through a door/gate

 

For more information and/or to purchase a participant handbook, please contact:

The Canadian Kennel Club
89 Skyway Avenue, Suite 100
Etobicoke, ON  M9W6R4
1-800-250-8040
Email:  information@ckc.ca