1.
Accepting a friendly stranger: This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to approach it and speak
to the handler in a natural, everyday situation.
2. Sitting politely for petting: This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to touch
it while it is out with its handler.
3. Appearance and grooming: This practical test demonstrates that the dog will welcome being groomed and
examined and will permit someone, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner, to do so.
4. Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead): This
test demonstrates that the handler is in control of the dog.
5. Walking through a crowd: This test demonstrates that the dog can
move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under control in public places.
6. Sit and down on command and Staying in place: This
test demonstrates that the dog has training, will respond to the handler's commands to sit and down and will remain in the
place commanded by the handler.
7. Coming when called: This test demonstrates that the dog will come when called by the handler.
8. Reaction to another dog: This test demonstrates
that the dog can behave politely around other dogs.
9. Reaction to distraction: This test demonstrates that the dog is confident at all times when faced with
common distracting situations.
10. Supervised separation: This test demonstrates that a dog can be left with a trusted person, if necessary,
and will maintain training and good manners.
