All three of our dogs have taken the CGC/TDI tests and passed on their first try. The first and hardest thing, is to relax yourself. Your dog will sense if you are stressed or nervous and will react the same way. Be calm, know that your dog can do it, and you should be fine.

The other thing to do, is work with your dog where there are lots of distractions go to a park, or a pet store, and practice your commands. Get your dog used to listening when there are other things going on.

I can't believe that the woman with the golden was told she could never take the test again. I would find out if there are other people in the area who do the testing...it was my understand the dogs could take it over, unless they bit someone...or showed severe signs of aggresions.