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:
• The dog must show no signs of resentment, aggression or shyness
• The dog may not jump on or rush to the Evaluator to initiate contact. The dog may not lunge forward to greet the Evaluator
• 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:
• The dog must show no signs of shyness or resentment.
• As the Evaluator begins to pet the dog, the dog may stand to receive petting.
• The dog may not struggle and pull away to avoid petting.
• The dog may move slightly forward to receive petting, but should not lunge at the Evaluator or rush or jump forward.
Appearance and Grooming:
• 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.
• 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 dog’s head for checking the ears.
• Another technique the Evaluator may use is to hold the dog’s head away with one hand and use the other to lift the foot.
• While the handler may be asked to steady the dog’s 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.
SATURDAY MORNING CLASS!
Our next session of AKC Canine Good Citizen Prep is set to begin on Saturday, January 13, 9:00a.
During this six week class you will practice the ten components of the CGC Program outlined by the American Kennel Club. Our final "class" is a private thirty minute time slot reserved for you and your dog to be tested.
This class is open to all dogs with at least a foundation level of skill in place.
See full class details and registration information on our website.
https://www.lovethedogyouhave.com/canine-good-citizen-prep
Two months ago I was able to save Declan, my nine year old Siberian Husky, from choking thanks to the skills I learned in this class in the past.
Yesterday our team spent the morning learning/refreshing our Canine CPR/First Aid skills.
We do what we can to ensure we stay on top of things to keep our client pets, and let’s be honest, our own pets safe in an emergency.
Here, our lead trainer Kayla is practicing chest compressions on a mannequin dog.
Thank you Len and Winnegamie Dog Club for sponsoring this very valuable class.
(Will be offered again in October)
Pet Dog Excellent - Life in the Real World locations class is canceled for this week.
We will see everyone next week at the Trestle Trail.
Stay home and stay cool.
SPOTLIGHT ON:
Kayla Braun-Lemke, B.S., CPDT-KA
(Aka - our Lead Trainer)
This week the multi talented Kayla is joining in the Appleton Street Music fundraiser for Feeding America, sponsored by Heid Music, on College Avenue.
Every $1 donation provides four meals
If you happen to be downtown please try to find her as she shares her talents on the Ukulele.
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I’ll be downtown on College Avenue all week raising money for Feeding America at their annual Street Music Week! Come out and have some fun with me and other way better musicians!
Monday-Friday 12-1pm
Friday night 5-8pm
Saturday during the farmers market
#heidmusic #feedingamerica #talented #musicians
Looking for something FUN to do with your dog as winter drags on, and on, and on...? 🥶
Need and excuse to get out of the house and spend quality time with your Best Friend?
Need a way to stimulate your dog's mind?
Tricks & Giggles is a quick, four-week class, one hour each week, beginning on Thursday, February 23 from 6:00p-7:00p. Sixteen, count 'em, sixteen fun, new tricks are introduced!
If you're interested in joining, let's face it, it's the doldrums of winter and we all need a good excuse to get out of the house...
please visit our website for registration information.
www.lovethedogyouhave.com
Dog fight? Beautiful reciprocal play? Resource Guarding? Combination of play and stress?
What do you see…?
*** The answer is reciprocal play!
The gray dog can guard resources but in this case the toy doesn’t factor in. The black dog can be WAAAAAY too much. We’ve been working on teaching them to play laying down and as you see, the black dogs stands for a brief moment and then lays back down - he’s learning. This is helping us keep play PLAY rather than having it turn to boarderline fight.
Lots of open mouth, light contact and “bluster” grumbling. A few gentle nips and more open mouth contact. They’re both relaxed and having fun! We call this “bitey face play”
