All testing is done to determine Natural Ability. Undue Handling is off-scored during testing. Anybody can present a Labrador for Certification Testing. Dogs are viewed by one or more Judges at a time mutually convenient to all people.
Tests are private, if requested.
Field topography, Ground Cover and Scent Source are standardized as much as possible. Data regarding Uncontrollable Factors is recorded for Handicapping, to further reduce unpredictable variance. Typical factors are Wind Speed, Temperature and Relative Humidity. The game used is common pigeon or domestic rabbit for National Ranking. Regional Ranking is awarded for other game.