I AM A NEW CANINE GOOD CITIZEN EVALUATOR

oK I had to share my good news!
I am now an official AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator!

 

Congrats!!

by the way...i did finally get that shirt out to you. Sorry it took so long!

 

Oh thats wonderful!!!

wanna come evaluate my girls?? they need their CGC's... LOL

 

LOL Boy would I love to come to your end of the country.

Every time I see your pics, I get so jealous of the weather you seem to have!

Spring fever is the word in New England!

 

LOL.. Good weather?? Its over 85 and humid as all get out!!!

 

that is so cool, so what do you do to evaluate?

 

WOW!!! Congratulations!! The CGC is an awesome title for a dog to earn.
Our golden reached that level at 2yrs. old! The evaluator said that he was the youngest golden that he had ever seen pass the test. He was a remarkable dog -- he didn't even know he was a dog! He went on to become a registered therapy dog. I could tell you some tearjerking stories of people he met and bonds he developed, he really made an impact on people. --- I'm getting faklempt just thinking about it.

How did you train to be an evaluator? I would like to get that involved with companion training.


Here's a quick story -- One afternoon Charlie (our golden) and I were at the hospital visiting with patients. My husband called the hospital because there was a minor emergency at home. When he called the hospital and asked for me -- nobody knew who I was and I wasn't in the directory as staff. The operator even suggested that he had called the wrong hospital.
My husband insisted that I was there with Charlie volunteering. Well, that's all he needed to say ---- Charlie! Oh, the lady with Charlie. Charlie-dog. Hospital staff immediately knew where Charlie was and the message to go home was related to me. The funniest thing is that I had been bringing Charlie to volunteer there for almost a year and hardly (if anyone) knew my name --- but EVERYONE in the hospital knew Charlie!

 

Congratulations Sue.
:y_the_best:

A couple of years ago a friend (another trainer) and myself where going to do the testing for that, something came up and I couldnt do it (I think it was when hubby got sent to Iraq and I had to come over to Germany)....Then last year I was supposed to take the test they have hear that licences you to walk the category 1 breeds in public without a muzzle....had a little emergency came up in UK and was out of town, they only offer the test once a year.

I wont give up

 

Hi:
Delauk. Please e-mail me privately. I have info for you.
Sue

 

Hi all:
Thanks for the Congratulats! Katie. Thanks for the shirt. I can't wait to see it and I THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE OFFER!!!
I will take pics of Daisy while she is wearing it for you!

Herman. My pit bull/X Gigner has had her CGC for two years now.
She too is a pet therapy dog that is where my screen name came from.

Dogs can test (once vaccines are completed) at any age although pups are recommended to re-test at an older age.

I have been obedience training dogs professionally for about 3 years now. (Much longer actually but I went professional about 3 years ago)
Training dogs to take their CGC is actually very easy.

I always use the basic CGC 10 steps while training shelter dogs awaiting their forever homes.

Everyone has their own methods of training. So basically use the train of thought that training is not black and white. What works for some doesn't always work for others, you can easily cater to each individual dogs needs and fine tune training for each dog.

The CGC is easy to pass anyway. The hardest part for Ginger was getting her to down stay LOL!
Here are the 10 steps needed to pass:

AKC Canine Good Citizen Test



What Is A Canine Good Citizen?

A Canine Good Citizen is a friendly, well-behaved dog that we can take virtually anywhere without risk or bother to others -- a dog who behaves well in a crowd, has good manners when guests visit our home, is reliable around children, and who doesn't lunge, bark at, or threaten other dogs or passersby.


Components Of The CGC Test

The Canine Good Citizen Test is a certification program that tests dogs in simulated everyday situations in a relaxed atmosphere. It identifies and rewards dogs that have the training and demeanor to be reliable family members as well as good-standing community members. All dogs passing the Canine Good Citizen Test receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.

The purpose of the Canine Good Citizen Test is to ensure that our favorite companion, the dog, can be a respected member of the community because it is trained and conditioned to act mannerly in the home, in public places and in the presence of other dogs. The program embraces both pure-bred and mixed-breed dogs.

Canine Good Citizen training is fun and useful. Through it, you and your dog will establish a closer bond and your dog will have the added benefit of knowing how to please you. This test of your dog's manners and training is not a competition and does not require that you and your dog perform with precision.

The American Kennel Club urges all dog owners to participate in this program, thereby assuring that our beloved dogs will always be welcomed and respected members of the community.

Demonstrating Confidence and Control, The Dog Must Complete These Ten Steps:


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 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. While the dog is sitting at the handler's side, the evaluator pets the dog on head and body only, then circles the dog and handler, completing the test. 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 a stranger, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner, to do so. It also demonstrates the owner's care, concern and responsibility. The evaluator inspects the dog, then combs or brushes the dog and lightly examines the ears and each front foot.


Test 4: Out for a Walk (Walking on a loose leash)

This test demonstrates that the handler is in control of the dog. The dog may be on either side of the handler, whichever the handler prefers. There must be a left turn, a right turn and an about turn, with at least one stop in between and another at the end. The dog need not be perfectly aligned with the handler and need not sit when the handler stops.


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, without appearing over exuberant, shy or resentful. The handler may talk to the dog and encourage or praise the dog throughout the test. The dog should not be straining at the leash.


Test 6: Sit and Down on Command/Staying in Place

This test demonstrates that the dog has training, will respond to the handler's command to sit and down and will remain in place commanded by the handler (sit or down position, whichever the handler prefers). The handler may take a reasonable amount of time and use more than one command to make the dog sit and then down. When instructed by the evaluator, the handler tells the dog to stay and walks forward the length of a 20-foot line. The dog must remain in place, but may change positions.


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 will call the dog. The handler may use body language and 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 as the evaluator provides mild distractions (e.g. petting).


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 10 yards, stop, shake hands and exchange pleasantries, and continue on for about 5 yards. The dogs should show no more than a casual interest in each other.


Test 9: Reactions to Distractions

This test demonstrates that the dog is confident at all times when faced with common distracting situations, such as the dropping of a large book or a jogger running in front of the dog. The dog may express a natural interest and curiosity and may appear slightly startled, but should not panic, try to run away, show aggressiveness or bark.


Test 10: Supervised Separation

This test demonstrates that a dog can be left alone, if necessary, and will maintain its training and good manners. Evaluators are encourage to say something like, "Would you like me to watch your dog?" and a person will hold the leash of the dog. The dog will be held for three minutes and does not have to stay in position, but should not continually bark, whine, howl, pace unnecessarily or show anything other than mild agitation or nervousness.



Sue

 

Sue. Is the requirements the same for molleser type dogs and guardian dogs?

 

Sue, Please email me. I have several questions for you... Mostly about CGC trial.....
mare-majic@excite.com

 

Sam:
Yes, the requirement is the same for all breeds.
Yes, I will e-mail you!
Sue

 

Congratulations.
I think the CGC program is great.
I have hope that someday Duke and Freckles will be able to obtain that certificate. At 4 1/2 years old Duke is finally maturing out of puppyhood and may be calm enough not to try to lick the evaluator to death. :lol:

Years ago my old Lab Jake aced the evaluation. I had him evaluated at the AKC show here in Houston. The final station was a hoot. That's where I had to leave him with a volunteer then leave the area for five minutes so they could see how he would react to my absence. When I returned Jake was snoring away fast asleep on top of the volunteers foot. The volunteer told me that she had been doing this for two days and Jake was the first dog to just curl up and go to sleep, totally unconcerned about where I had gone or if I would return. After rousing him from his nap we proceeded to pick up our certificate.