UKLA Companion Dog Assessment (Basic)

These companion dog assessments have been adopted by the UKLA. The Assessments were designed to show that the dogs have received enough basic training to integrate into society in a pleasant and acceptable fashion.  All pet dogs should be able to pass this assessment, but with a dog as big as a Leo it is essential that this Basic Level is achieved.  The exercises for the Basic and Intermediate  level are detailed below. 

Start: The assessor will approach owner and dog and ask for the dog to be placed in a sitting position (on lead) while the owner fills in the assessment entry form.

• The assessor will approach in a friendly manner and pat the dog.
• The dog will be under control on a loose lead while the owner opens a gate/barrier. Both will walk through, close the gate and the dog will be asked to sit
• The dog will walk on lead in a controlled manner around the ring.  The walk will include left, right and about turns.  The walk will then go outside the ring to walk in the outside environment in close proximity to people and dogs. 
• Owner and dog will walk back into the ring where another handler and dog (of friendly disposition) will be waiting.  At approx 2mts distance the handlers will stop and talk to each other for approx. 30 seconds. The other handler will then leave the ring.
• The assessor will make a loud noise with a rattly tin at 2 mts distance from the dog.
• The owner will check the ears, mouth, tail and underside of a front paw of the dog.   

 © Lesley Gray

All Leos who pass this assessment will receive a distinctive turquoise rosette. 

UKLA Companion Dog Assessment (Intermediate)

         Start:    The assessor will approach in a friendly manner and pat the dog.

• The assessor will ask for the dog to be tied to a secure stake and placed in a sit or down position. The owner will walk approx 10m to a table and fill in the assessment entry form.
• The owner will return to the dog, put dog in a sit and offer the dog a treat.
• The dog will be placed in a down position for 1 minute (on lead) while the assessor explains the remaining exercises.
• The dog will walk on lead in a controlled manner around the ring.  The walk will include left, right and about turns and 2 sits.
• The dog will be let off lead to play with the owner with a toy.   When dog is at least 5mts from the owner the assessor will ask the owner to call the dog back.
• Owner and dog will stand in the ring where an approach will be made by a stranger with a changed shape. (wearing hat and carrying sack on back).  At approx 2mts distance the stranger will stop and talk to the owner very briefly (e.g. "hello") and walk on.  (For safety the dog will also be secured to the stake).
• The owner will ask the dog to lay down and will then check it's underside (as in a vet examination).
• © Lesley Gray

Third and final level being constructed

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