Kersey got her CGC today!

:rolleyes: I feel rather stupid now , but as I do not know much about dogs , I am not familiar with the trem "CGC-test" .
Is that some kind of obedience -training ????:confused:

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Congratulations Kersey!!! What quick learner you are!!!!

Lut- CGC stands for Canine Good Citizen. It is a ten-step test dogs can take to show they are responsibly trained...things like walking nicely through a crowd, greeting stangers in a friendly way, not lunging or growling at other dogs. I know there was a thread that explained it better when Anna's Roxey passed the test a few months ago.

Lut, it's a lower lever obedience title and here is what we had to go through:Canine Good Citizen

Thank you everyone for the congrats. Kersey also says thanks :) She's blushing :D

Congrats, Kersey! You really are a quick learner!

Leslie,

I'm glad to hear that you & Graham get to share special time
together doing therapy work. Congrats again to Kersey girl
on her accomplishments. I think they are lucky poochies to
have such wonderful folks like you & Dan.:D

Congrats Leslie and Kersey!

Wow! I just reviewed what the dogs have to do to pass and realized that Duncan would never make it!! He would definitely fail #1, 3, 8 and 10.

Here are the ones Duncan would not pass at this time, if ever:

Test Item 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.

Duncan doesn't do well wiith people trying to shake my hand, especially if they don't acknowledge him first.


Test Item 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.


At the vet's office, they have to examine him in the other room because he won't let them near him if I'm there. He does fine once I'm out of the equation.

Test Item 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 20 to 30 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 Item 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.


I guess Duncan and I had better get to work!!! ;) :( :o

Congratulations!!! :)

CONGRATULATIONS to Kersey and to you Leslie for taking her so far in such a short time.
You sure do have two wonderful pups and they have a great Mom.
Hugs and Kisses to both Graham and Kersey.
Miss Daisy, Perry and Jackie

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Shiloh would flunk the people part. She greets most humans as her long lost friend!! LOL
She would flunk the dog part. She greets some dogs as her long lost enemies!!

Gotta love her!!

CONGRATULATIONS LESLIE AND KERSEY!!!

I can't wait to meet the two Smart Pups in person! :D