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Ph1ngering
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 Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:20 am Post subject: Junior Started Canine Good Citizen last night.. (CGC) |
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Junior Started Canine Good Citizen last night..
We had intermediate obedience class before it, makes for a lot of training in one night. But junior with some breaks here and there did great..
I am not sure if in two months will be ready for the test but we are going to try like heck to get him there..
Two of the things junior is struggling with is the long stay and being approached by strangers.. On the long stays he gets antsy and can't sit still. I think just slowly getting longer and longer is helping. But he won't stay very long at all when we are out of site.
The other with strangers is his jumping. For some reason in CGC they don't want junior to jump up to lick strangers faces.. 
I think they all will take time and practice practice practice.. But if you got any suggestion let me know..
Thanks
--Craig
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shadyblueamstaffs
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Location: Missouri USA
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| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:04 pm Post subject: |
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It is not neccessary to have him know the long stay, the only stay he has to do for the test is down then stay then you walk out 20 feet then come back, then release him. Don't try any stays with you out of sight, any time he breaks a stay will put you back on training, so never put him in a situation where he can fail. If he is in a stay and you think he is about to move, then either reinforce your stay command or release him from the stay before he moves.
My biggest challenge is getting my dogs to hold still for petting and brushing, they all tend to wiggle too much and think the brush is a toy and try to get the brush from the testers 
In two months you will be surprised and I'm sure pretty impressed with Junior's success. |
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Ph1ngering
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| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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I was told last night that we would need to do a long stay for 3 mins with us not in the room..
I agree anytime they break there stay it can set you back, I am trying to get my wife to read the dog a little better and release him before he decides he's had enough.. but still trying to push the dog longer and longer..
Yeah CGC seems like its going to be fun. The thing I like most is that it gives you a reachable goal. I have to think more people stay on track because they want to pass the test.
Kristine is it you that requires your pup owners to pass the exam before a certain age.. |
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shadyblueamstaffs
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Yes I require my puppy buyers to obtain the CGC award with their dog.
But the test does not require the dog to remain in a down stay for three minutes with you out of sight. It does require that you leave your dog with a stranger for three minutes with you out of sight, but the dog only has to behave itself, ie cannot whine or pace constantly.
The stay is done on lead, you tell your dog to either sit or down then you command the dog to stay, you walk to the end of the long line then you turn around and walk back, then release your dog from the stay. |
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Meadowbrooks
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| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Nice to hear about Jr... That is awesome.. I never heard of the three mins with you gone.. That is hard. IMO He will do great..... |
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Ph1ngering
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| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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Thats good to know... As you can see I am going into this blind.. Haven't read up on it the test at all yet.. Works been crazy busy...
I am sure i'll have more questions..
-Craig |
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shadyblueamstaffs
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Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger
This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to approach it and speak to the handler in a natural, everyday situation. The evaluator walks up to the dog and handler and greets the handler in a friendly manner, ignoring the dog. The evaluator and handler shake hands and exchange pleasantries. The dog must show no sign of resentment or shyness, and must not break position or try to go to the evaluator.
Test 2: Sitting politely for petting
This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to touch it while it is out with its handler. With the dog sitting at the handler's side, to begin the exercise, the evaluator pets the dog on the head and body. The handler may talk to his or her dog throughout the exercise. The dog may stand in place as it is petted. The dog must not show shyness or resentment.
Test 3: Appearance and grooming
This practical test demonstrates that the dog will welcome being groomed and examined and will permit someone, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner, to do so. It also demonstrates the owner's care, concern and sense of responsibility. The evaluator inspects the dog to determine if it is clean and groomed. The dog must appear to be in healthy condition (i.e., proper weight, clean, healthy and alert). The handler should supply the comb or brush commonly used on the dog. The evaluator then softly combs or brushes the dog, and in a natural manner, lightly examines the ears and gently picks up each front foot. It is not necessary for the dog to hold a specific position during the examination, and the handler may talk to the dog, praise it and give encouragement throughout.
Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)
This test demonstrates that the handler is in control of the dog. The dog may be on either side of the handler. The dog's position should leave no doubt that the dog is attentive to the handler and is responding to the handler's movements and changes of direction. The dog need not be perfectly aligned with the handler and need not sit when the handler stops. The evaluator may use a pre-plotted course or may direct the handler/dog team by issuing instructions or commands. In either case, there should be a right turn, left turn, and an about turn with at least one stop in between and another at the end. The handler may talk to the dog along the way, praise the dog, or give commands in a normal tone of voice. The handler may sit the dog at the halts if desired.
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. The dog and handler walk around and pass close to several people (at least three). The dog may show some interest in the strangers but should continue to walk with the handler, without evidence of over-exuberance, shyness or resentment. The handler may talk to the dog and encourage or praise the dog throughout the test. The dog should not jump on people in the crowd or strain on the leash.
Test 6: Sit and down on command and Staying in place
This test demonstrates that the dog has training, will respond to the handler's commands to sit and down and will remain in the place commanded by the handler (sit or down position, whichever the handler prefers). The dog must do sit AND down on command, then the owner chooses the position for leaving the dog in the stay. Prior to this test, the dog's leash is replaced with a line 20 feet long. The handler may take a reasonable amount of time and use more than one command to get the dog to sit and then down. The evaluator must determine if the dog has responded to the handler's commands. The handler may not force the dog into position but may touch the dog to offer gentle guidance. When instructed by the evaluator, the handler tells the dog to stay and walks forward the length of the line, turns and returns to the dog at a natural pace. The dog must remain in the place in which it was left (it may change position) until the evaluator instructs the handler to release the dog. The dog may be released from the front or the side.
Test 7: Coming when called
This test demonstrates that the dog will come when called by the handler. The handler will walk 10 feet from the dog, turn to face the dog, and call the dog. The handler may use encouragement to get the dog to come. Handlers may choose to tell dogs to "stay" or "wait" or they may simply walk away, giving no instructions to the dog.
Test 8: Reaction to another dog
This test demonstrates that the dog can behave politely around other dogs. Two handlers and their dogs approach each other from a distance of about 20 feet, stop, shake hands and exchange pleasantries, and continue on for about 10 feet. The dogs should show no more than casual interest in each other. Neither dog should go to the other dog or its handler.
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 two distractions. Examples of distractions include dropping a chair, 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. The handler may talk to the dog and encourage or praise it throughout the exercise.
Test 10: Supervised separation
This test demonstrates that a dog can be left with a trusted person, if necessary, and will maintain training and good manners. Evaluators are encouraged to say something like, "Would you like me to watch your dog?" and then take hold of the dog's leash. The owner will go out of sight for three minutes. The dog does not have to stay in position but should not continually bark, whine, or pace unnecessarily, or show anything stronger than mild agitation or nervousness. Evaluators may talk to the dog but should not engage in excessive talking, petting, or management attempts (e.g, "there, there, it's alright").
Equipment
All tests must be performed on leash. Dogs should wear well-*beep* buckle or slip collars made of leather, fabric, or chain. Special training collars such as pinch collars, head halters, etc. are not permitted in the CGC test. We recognize that special training collars may be very useful tools for beginning dog trainers, however, we feel that dogs are ready to take the CGC test at the point at which they are transitioned to regular collars.
The evaluator supplies a 20-foot lead for the test. The owner/handler should bring the dog's brush or comb to the test.
Encouragement
Owners/handlers may use praise and encouragement throughout the test. The owner may pet the dog between exercises. Food and treats are not permitted during testing, nor is the use of toys, squeaky toys, etc. to get the dog to do something. We recognize that food and toys may provide valuable reinforcement or encouragement during the training process but these items should not be used during the test.
Failures - Dismissals
Any dog that eliminates during testing must be marked failed. The only exception to this rule is that elimination is allowable in test Item 10, but only when test Item 10 is held outdoors.
Any dog that growls, snaps, bites, attacks, or attempts to attack a person or another dog is not a good citizen and must be dismissed from the test. [/b] |
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Ph1ngering
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| Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:14 am Post subject: |
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thanks for posting this, I went an printed it out last night after I posted..
My a two concerns now I think are going to be:
Test 5: Walking through a crowd
Test 8: Reaction to another dog
Those are going to be |
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cyprus
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Location: Roseburg, OR
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| Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:28 am Post subject: |
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| wow, what is this for? Because my dog can pass all those, in fact he does just about every day. |
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shadyblueamstaffs
Alpha Dog
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Location: Missouri USA
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| Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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| These are the 10 test items for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Award (CGC) |
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