AKC COMMUNITY CANINE TEST 

  • Dog stands, sit, or lies down & waits under control while owner 1) fills out paperwork or 2) owner has a snack 
  • Dog walks on a loose leash in a natural situation, not pulling
  • Dog walks on a loose leash through a crowd of people
  • Dog walks past distractions and does not pull 
  • Sit-stay in a small group (three other people with dogs)
  • Dog allows a person who is carrying something (backpack, computer, etc) approach & pet
  • Leave it, the dog follows the owner’s instructions
  • Down or sit-stay distance
  • Recall with distractions
  • The Dog will sit or stand & stay while the owner enters/exits a doorway. The owner then calls the dog through the passageway