Working Dogo Canario Alliance Temperament Test Program
The Working Dogo Canario Alliance was formed by myself (Jen Chandler) and Randy Green as an outlet to test the temperament of the Presa Canario. I wrote the test in a three tier format. The first level to test basically green dogs, the other two levels to test both the natural drives and courage of the dog and the training/control of the dog.
Working Dogo Canario Alliance is available for holding our temperament testing at any event around the country provided the interest is high enough and participation is guaranteed.
The only certified judges allowed to perform these tests are myself (Jen Chandler) and Randy Green. If you're at an event where these tests are being given and neither of us are there, you are not at an officially sanctioned CCF Testing Event and your titles will not be recognized.
Certificado del Caracter Funcional (CCF III)
Any dog entering the CCF III must have already passed the CCF II.
Attack on Handler
The handler enters the field and upon instruction of the judge, gives his leash and dog to a stranger. Then walks forward about 30-40 feet and is attacked by the decoy when walking past the blind. The dog is then released by the stranger and races to defend his handler. It must bite and hold the sleeve. The dog will be driven a series of 8 to 10 steps which will include 2 stick hits. He/she should not release the bite for the stick hits. The dog must out within 3 commands. The handler will pick up the leash before giving the first out command but MUST NOT have a tight leash. Pulling the dog off the bite with the leash is grounds for failure.
Long Send
Immediately after the "attack on handler" the handler will hold the dog back by the collar while the decoy runs 40-50 feet out into the field. Upon direction of the judge, the handler will release the dog. The dog will then have to race down the field to the decoy and perform a face attack.
The dog will be driven a series of 8 to 10 steps back towards the handler. The dog has to hold the bite on the sleeve until the judge signals the handler to "out" the dog. At that time the handler will give the command to out. The dog should out within three commands. The handler will pick up the leash before giving the first out command but MUST NOT have a tight leash. Pulling the dog off the bite with the leash is grounds for failure.
Scoring: Pass or Fail
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All Temperament Tests will be video taped for club purposes. No video will be viewed or distributed in ANY form without the express permission or request of the dogs owner.