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IAPC Temperament Test (TT)
Test is used as an evaluation for the Presa Canario dog to evaluate its social and defensive skills and to determine if the test subject possesses the minimum requirements of the IAPC Breed Suitability Test (BST). The test will consist of two phases: 1. Traffic/Stability Judge can excuse a dog at anytime for displaying signs of any unprovoked aggression, panic without recovery or strong avoidance. Each portion of phase 1 must be completed but it is the judge's discretion as to the order they are done. Dog must pass phase 1 before moving onto phase 2. Dog must be on a 4'-8' lead attached to a flat style collar or harness, no pinch, choke or prong collars are allowed. Assailant will be provided with a padded stick/whip, protection sleeve (protective suit can be used if requested by handler). Judge has the right of refusal to apply the test to any dog he/she (hereby know as he) sees unfit. Test can be taken as often as you like, with a minimum duration of 24 hours between test. Judges rulings are FINAL!! Phase 1 Traffic/Stability test is to determine the dog's reaction to common everyday public occurrences as well as his acceptance of handler control. Verbal commands and LIGHT leash corrections are permitted to keep dog under control. This is not an obedience exercise, but dog should be under control on a LOOSE leash. Ideal reaction from test subject is indifference to the distractions. Scenarios 1. Dog and handler hereby known as TEAM will be instructed to enter the
field and greet the judge with a handshake and announce the dog and
handlers name. This is evaluating the dog's reaction to a neutral
stranger. Phase 2 Handler Protection portion is used to determine the dogs guard instinct by testing his ability to defend his handler under moderate pressure. Scenarios 1. Team will be instructed to a spot on the field and the handler will
stand in fixed position. On the judges' signal, the team will be
confronted by an assailant from a distance of not less than 30 yards, this
gives the dog the opportunity to see the threat adjust to the situation
and react accordingly. Assailant will come directly at the team in a
straight line in a very hostile manner waving a stick or whip he should be
very vocal in his threat. Dog should willingly try to dissuade assailant
from moving any closer preferably lunging against his leash and barking.
Assailant will break the dogs "comfort zone", (the area inside the dogs
leash limit) whereupon he will stop his advancement and hold his position
for a minimum of 10 seconds, waving his stick and acting very agitated.
Dog is expected to forcefully engage the assailant by gripping the
equipment. During the grip the assailant will apply 2 padded stick hits to
the dogs shoulders or withers approximately 2-3 seconds apart. If the dog
releases the equipment the assailant will proceed slowly forward with his
primary focus being the handler. The dog is expected to reengage the
equipment before assailant reaches the handler. Backing up behind the
handlers' stationary line or other avoidance behavior will result in
immediate failure and the assailant will go into a "training mode" letting
the dog end on a positive note. IF the dog remains engaged, and soon after
the 10 seconds, the judge will command the handler to OUT the dog,
whereupon the handler is allowed a MAXIMUM OF 3 OUT COMMANDS. Any more
than 3 commands and team will be dismissed. This is to insure the dog is
still under its handlers’ control. The handler can physically OUT the dog
before the third command, this is not a competition, it is an evaluation
of the dog’s stability and guarding temperament only.
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