THE CAMPBELL TEST

 Basic rules

1-             You have to be alone with the pup.

2-              Choose a calm, isolated area.

3-              This test will be done only once.

4-              Each test has to last 30 seconds.

5-              Puppies have to be tested solely during their seventh week.

TEST

A-          Test his Trust 

Set the puppy on the ground and walk away from him, about ten feet.  Kneel and clap your hands together a few times. Be attentive to the way he reacts to this clapping. See  if he comes to you, tail, high or low. The puppy will show you right away the level of trust he has placed upon you.  Note the result.

     B-           Test his willingness to follow

Set the puppy on the ground, beside you. Then walk away from him, using a regular pace.  If the puppy stays put, it could mean he tends to be independant. If he follows you, it is a sign of obedience. Note the result. 

    C-            Restraining test 

Flatten the puppy and roll him on his back.  Hold a hand upon its sternum for at least thirty seconds. His attitude should tell you whether he is accepting or refusing this physical domination. Note the result.

      D-            Social dominance test

Again, flatten the puppy against the ground. Stroke him, from head to back, a few times.  A dominant dog will resist such fondling, he will even try to bite you. An independant puppy will go away. You may repeat this test many times.  Note the result. 

      E-          Lifting test

Raise the dog, hands accross the puppy's belly. Hold him at a reasonable level. At this point, the puppy has lost all control. The way he reacts will tell you how submissive he his.  Note the result.

SCORE
Mark off the letter wich seems most appropriate to the dog's reactions

TEST A 

1-              Comes easily, tail high, hopping and nibbling hands=___A 

2-              Comes easily, tail high, while yelping toward your hands=__B

3-              Comes easily, but with the tail lowered= __C

4-              Comes hesitantly= __D

5-              Does not come at all= __E

TEST B 

1-              Follows easily, tail high, hopping and nibbling feet=__A

2-              Follows easily, tail high only= __B

3-              Follows easily, tail lowered= __C

4-              Follows hesitantly, tail lowered= __D

5-             Does not follow, keeping it's distance= __E

 TEST C

      1-              Struggles vigorously, wants to get away, bites= __A

      2-              Struggles vigorously, wants to get away= __B

3-              Struggles a moment, but surrenders= __C  

4-              Does not struggle, licks hands= __D

TEST D

      1-              Jumps, yelps, scratching, bites, growls= __A

2-              Jumps, yelps= __B

3-              Squirms, licks hands= __C

4-              Welters, licks hands= __D

5-              Gets away, does not budge= __E

 TEST E

     1-              Ferocious, bites, growls, cries= __A

2-              Kicks a lot, cries= __B

3-              Struggles, soothes himself, licks= __C

4-              Does not struggle= __D

 Test results

 2 A's or more, with  B's. 

3 B's  or more. 

3 C's or more 

  2 D's or more, especially if with an E or more 

  2 E's or more (including one in the D Test) 

      A and E's mixed.