Filed under: My Dogs
How do dogs do that? My dog Sunny keeps escaping from the fence….I see the spot and fix it. Next time he goes over and get’s out again. Those little trouble makers. Here he is in the spot he gets out. Mind you the back is chickenwire-type fence. Once he’s go that bug, it’s hard to get him over it. It all started from a bird. He wanted to get the bird sooooo bad, he found a way.
As I mentioned I have 6 dogs- two of which have their CGC (Canine Good Citizen). Those two dogs are the most well behaved and confident dogs I have and ever had- a real pleasure to be around. I must mention if you are a dog person the CGC is a valuable program in having a calm family life. So I would urge everyone who owns a dog to go through this program and certification because it is well worth the time spent. The actual test is inexpensive only about $5, and can be taken a variety of places such as dog show events, and local chapter dog clubs, or you can look on the akc.org website for an evaluator in your area or dates of upcoming tests. Some local dog clubs have program/classes to help you teach your dogs good manners in order to take this test, but it takes the owner to enforce skills everyday to insure the dog is learning good manners outside the class.
Canine Good Citizen Certification
Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger -Dog will allow a friendly stranger to approach it and speak to the handler in a natural, everyday situation. With no sign of resentment or shyness, and must not break position
Test 2: Sitting politely for petting -Dog will allow a friendly stranger to touch it while it is out with its handler not showing shyness or offense.
Test 3: Appearance and grooming – Dog will welcome being groomed and examined and will permit someone, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner, to do so.
Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead) – The handler is in control of the dog.
Test 5: Walking through a crowd – This test demonstrates that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under control in public places.
Test 6: Sit and down on command and Staying in place
Test 7: Coming when called
Test 8: Reaction to another dog – Behave politely around other dogs
Test 9: Reaction to distraction – Confident at all times when faced with common distracting situations.
Test 10: Supervised separation – Can be left with a trusted person and will maintain training and good manners.
Please visit this site for more information…http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/index.cfm.
