It's time to start thinking about autumn training classes!!
Our next CANINE GOOD CITIZEN PREP class is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 11th, 6:00p.
Registration information can be found on our website: https://www.lovethedogyouhave.com/canine-good-citizen-prep
Limited space available.
Due to unsafe driving conditions all classes for this evening have been CANCELLED.
Please stay home and stay safe. We will see you next week at your scheduled time. Remember to add an extra week to your calendar to accommodate the makeup class.
Will YOUR dog be the next Canine Good Citizen on the block?
Our next session of Canine Good Citizen Prep begins:
Thursday, April 18, 6:00p
Please visit our website for full class details, registration information and upcoming class schedules. www.lovethedogyouhave.com
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Components of the CGC Test:
Accepting a Friendly Stranger:
ā¢ The dog must show no signs of resentment, aggression or shyness
ā¢ The dog may not jump on or rush to the Evaluator to initiate contact. The dog may not lunge forward to greet the Evaluator
ā¢ The dog should be under control throughout the exercise. If the handler must use excessive corrections (e.g., trying to hold the dog to prevent jumping) to control the dog, the dog needs more training and should not pass the exercise.
Sitting Politely for Petting:
ā¢ The dog must show no signs of shyness or resentment.
ā¢ As the Evaluator begins to pet the dog, the dog may stand to receive petting.
ā¢ The dog may not struggle and pull away to avoid petting.
ā¢ The dog may move slightly forward to receive petting, but should not lunge at the Evaluator or rush or jump forward.
Appearance and Grooming:
ā¢ It is not necessary for the dog to hold a specific position during the examination, and the handler may talk to the dog, praise him and give encouragement throughout.
ā¢ The Evaluator may give the handler specific instructions for handling the dog in a manner that ensures safety. For example, when the feet are to be handled, the Evaluator may request that the handler lift each leg. The Evaluator may request that the handler steady the dogās head for checking the ears.
ā¢ Another technique the Evaluator may use is to hold the dogās head away with one hand and use the other to lift the foot.
ā¢ While the handler may be asked to steady the dogās head, lift a leg, etc., any dog requiring restraining so it can be examined needs more training and should not pass the exercise. The key question for this test i
Due to rapidly deteriorating road conditions our Puppy/Beginner Basics class is cancelled for this evening, January 9th.
Stay home and stay safe!
We will see you next week.
