Intermediate Puppy Final Exam

To enroll in Advanced Puppy, your dog should be able to pass the Stay and Latency tests in a somewhat distracting environment – pet store, park, etc. We will test all of the puppies on the last day of Interemdiate Puppy, but you can also administer the test yourself to qualify for Advanced Puppy.

Stay Test Rules

Dog must stay for one minute before a verbal release cue.
Treat can only be given after the release cue.
Dog may start in a sit, stand, or down.
Dog may become more relaxed (i.e., down), but may not get up.
You may be as close to the dog as you’d like, without touching.
One at a time or on opposite sides of room. You may request to go alone.

Latency Test Rules

7 or more cued behaviors in 30 seconds.
No luring, but you can feed treats or reward in some other way.
Must have at least 3 behaviors.
Ex: Down, Touch, Down, Sit, Touch, Sit, Down, Sit.
One at a time or on opposite sides of room. You may request to go alone.

Figure 8 Heel Rules (Honors – Optional!)

Figure 8 on a completely loose leash. Dog sits at beginning and end.
No luring. Focused walking (empty hand lure) and talking are allowed.
Feed your dog one treat at the end, none in the middle.
Honors dogs get a Gift Certificate!

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