Evergreen Barn Dog Training

04/02/2023

Congratulations new Canine Good Citizens!!

03/31/2023

CGC/ TRICK DOG TESTING THIS SUNDAY!

02/21/2023

CGC WORKSHOP

We are offering an AKC CGC Canine Good Citizen Workshop.

* We will cover all 10 test items and go over exactly how the test will be held.
* Workshop date is Sunday March 19th. ( bad weather conditions could change date)
* 10am -12pm
* Cost is $35 ( includes cost for actual CGC testing)
* Tentative CGC testing date Sunday April 2nd
* Location Mendocino college in Fort Bragg.

Please email Dee Dee Williamson - [email protected] to sign up.

Canine Good Citizen Test Items
1. Accepting a friendly stranger
Evaluator approaches and pretends to shake hands with handler (hands 6- 12” apart). Evaluator does not touch dog.
2. Sitting politely for petting
Evaluator pets dog; dog must show no shyness or resentment.
3. Appearance and grooming
Evaluator inspects dog, combs or brushes lightly, examines ears and each front foot.
4. Out for a walk
Handler takes dog for a short walk including right turn, left turn, about turn and stop.
5. Walking through a crowd
Dog and handler walk close to several people; dog may show causal interest but not jump up.
6. Sit and down on cue/Staying in place
Handler shows that dog can do both sit and down, then chooses a position, leaves dog and goes to the end of a 20 ft. line, and returns immediately.
7. Coming when called
With dog still on 20 ft. line from Test 6, handler walks out 10 ft. and calls the dog.
8. Reaction to another dog
Two handlers and dogs approach, pretend to shake hands (hands 6-12” apart), exchange pleasantries, then move on.
9. Reaction to distractions
Distractions are presented; dog may not panic or show aggression.
10. Supervised separation
Handler goes out of sight for 3-min. Dog is held on a 6-ft. leash by an friendly stranger

02/19/2023

Class in Mendocino today

09/20/2021

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09/17/2021

🔴Exciting News!! 🐾🐾
Please reach out to us if you or someone you know has a puppy that needs early socialization and training!

08/10/2021

Agility class fun!!

05/01/2021

Let your dog be a dog!! 🐾🐾

02/22/2021

I am a strong believer in this. Socializing your dogs it’s just about dog to dog meeting it’s about meeting people and going new places and seeing many new things. 🦮🐕🐩🐕‍🦺🐾

10/03/2020

CONGRATULATIONS to the newest round of CGC dogs and handlers! 🏆❤️🐾

07/13/2020

Nose work trial in Ferndale in September.

07/11/2020

New CGC class starting in August!
😷🐕‍🦺🐕🐩🦮🐾👍🏼

06/29/2020

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05/24/2020

Elaine doing rally with Ellie

05/24/2020

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05/19/2020

Absolutely 🐾🦮🐕‍🦺🐾

05/10/2020

Good article 😷🐾

During COVID-19, dog owners need to be aware of the challenges that face coverings pose to dogs who have never before been exposed to them.

03/23/2020

This is a hard time for everyone especially puppies who need socializing. 🐾🐶

03/16/2020

🛑 ALL DOG CLASSES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!🛑
Emails will be sent out when classes resume

03/16/2020

Great reminder for us all! Stay safe everyone. 👐🧼🐾

03/15/2020

Congratulations to our first ten dogs to pass CGC! So proud of you all! Next round of testing will be in June. 🐾❤️🏆

03/06/2020

DONT FORGET! Daylight Savings Time Begins this SUNDAY 🕰🐾🐕‍🦺🐩🐕🦮

03/05/2020

Some basic training/ health advice for your Dogs and or puppies. 🐕🐩🦮🐕‍🦺

1. Crate Training. Dogs do not think of their crates as jail, they think of them as a den or house. Crate training your puppy will make house training easier, teach calm house behaviors, and eliminate chewing and other destructive behaviors. If your dog has an illness or injury later, his puppy raising with a crate will be a magic assistant to his recovery. Trust me my dog Riley is recovering from TPLO surgery and it would be impossible without a crate.

2. Socialization. Your Puppy must meet dozens of people and dogs in lots of different situations. So important for young dogs!

3. Health Care- appropriate vaccinations, parasite control, grooming, and diet. Young puppies should not be taken into public areas until they have received at minimum two sets of vaccines- Parvovirus lives in grass, dirt, and sand- and can be fatal to young dogs, and very expensive to treat. Best to avoid it.

4. Enroll in Training Classes- from Puppy Kindergarten to basic obedience and beyond, the more your dog learns and the more you understand how to communicate with your dog, the more chance of a long happy life together.

Contact us today to get your puppy or dog enrolled in a class soon. 🐾❤️😊

02/29/2020

Dogs 🤪🐾🙄

02/28/2020

A group of evergreen barn students have very successful weekend at a nose work trial in Napa California 🥇🥈🥉🐾❤️

02/18/2020

AKC NOVICE RALLY OBEDIENCE SIGNS 1-15🐾

02/18/2020

Rally fun Saturday at dog class. 🐾❤️👍🏼

02/08/2020

CGC Test #9: Reaction to distraction
This test demonstrates that the dog is confident at all times when faced with common distracting situations.
*The evaluator will select and present three distractions
Examples of distractions include dropping a chair, keys, or a pan, rolling a crate dolly past the dog, having a jogger run in front of the dog, or dropping a crutch or cane.
-The dog may express natural interest and curiosity and/or may appear slightly startled but should not panic, try to run away, show aggressiveness, or bark.

01/30/2020

Excited!!

01/25/2020

AKC Novice Rally obedience. Just a few of the signs. Classes starting in Mendocino this spring. 🐾❤️