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jschrader Adult
Join date : 2012-08-10 Location : Crown Point, IN
| Subject: Nikko's AKC CGC Test Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:56 pm | |
| I have been taking Nikko to training classes since he was just 3 months old at PetSmart. We went through the puppy, intermediate and advanced classes. We took the AKC Good Canine Citizenship test in early August, but Nikko did not pass the test. We had problems with the recall and for the 3 minute separation.
The problem was that the training room inside PetSmart is in the middle of the store and has a half wall with glass at the mid section so people can watch. Nikko HATES being in that room, because he would rather be out of the room socializing with the other people and dogs! The separation test is to prove that we can be away from him and he will not freak out, which he does fine at.
Anyway, we re-took the test this past Saturday and he passed! I am so proud of him! We have been working with him a lot the past 2 months and it definitely showed. After the test he got a special treat and we went to the dog park on Sunday. Now, on to train Yukon!
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| | | jbealer Husky Stalker
Join date : 2009-05-29 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: Nikko's AKC CGC Test Mon Oct 08, 2012 1:11 pm | |
| Congrats Nikko! dont forget to keep up the training! _________________ |
| | | Myndi Teenager
Join date : 2012-01-15 Location : West Virginia
| Subject: Re: Nikko's AKC CGC Test Mon Oct 08, 2012 7:09 pm | |
| Congrats Nikko!! Ava and I are still working on hers... |
| | | Charsmom Teenager
Join date : 2012-07-19 Location : Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
| Subject: Re: Nikko's AKC CGC Test Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:07 pm | |
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| | | Balonsmom Senior
Join date : 2012-05-02 Location : MD
| Subject: Re: Nikko's AKC CGC Test Tue Oct 09, 2012 4:32 pm | |
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| | | tamasmum Newborn
Join date : 2012-07-11 Location : Toronto, Canada
| Subject: Re: Nikko's AKC CGC Test Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:59 pm | |
| What is this test? And what does it entail.
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| | | jschrader Adult
Join date : 2012-08-10 Location : Crown Point, IN
| Subject: Re: Nikko's AKC CGC Test Wed Oct 17, 2012 5:39 pm | |
| - tamasmum wrote:
- What is this test? And what does it entail.
The CGC test is administered by the American Kennel Club and tests the dog on the following: • Accept a friendly stranger • Sit politely for petting • Sit/Stand for grooming • Loose lead walking • Walking through a crowd • Sit and down on command • Stay in place • Come when called • Reaction to another dog • Reaction to distraction • 3 minute separation They must pass all of these items, and treats are not allowed, neither are pinch or training collars. They cannot growl, snap, bite, attack or attempt to attack a person or other dog. Also if they potty during the test that is also a fail. If you pass you get a certificate and it is one step closer if you want to work them as a therapy dog, going to nursing or group homes, or to schools. |
| | | mbarnard0429 Senior
Join date : 2011-08-07 Location : Michigan
| Subject: Re: Nikko's AKC CGC Test Wed Oct 17, 2012 10:40 pm | |
| Delilah could pass this with flying colors - Cato is still a dumb puppy. CONGRATS P.S. It's a title in AKC now. |
| | | Niraya Breeding Subject Moderator
Join date : 2011-08-30 Location : Easton, Pennsylvania
| Subject: Re: Nikko's AKC CGC Test Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:58 pm | |
| - jschrader wrote:
- If you pass you get a certificate and it is one step closer if you want to work them as a therapy dog, going to nursing or group homes, or to schools.
Congratulations Nikko! I wanted to touch on this a moment - the CGC is not a step towards therapy work. The CGC test itself is part of the test that you take to have yourself and your dog certified for therapy work but just because you get a CGC doesn't mean you don't have to take the therapy evaluation - even with a CGC cert/title you would still have to take the the therapy organizations version of the test test (it is slightly different from the CGC - and while having the CGC makes your odds better for passing the therapy test - there are I think 4 or 5 additional steps in the therapy test). I've done pretty extensive research into doing therapy work as it's something I plan on doing with my next puppy. _________________ |
| | | Jennet&Embry Senior
Join date : 2010-09-15 Location : Eau Claire, Wisconsin
| Subject: Re: Nikko's AKC CGC Test Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:41 am | |
| Zoey has her CGC too, and Ares just needs to take the test which he'll pass..
Yeah the actual therapy test is way more into depth. You can read more here: http://www.tdi-dog.org/
Test requirements: 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. The dog should sit at the handler’s side as the Evaluator approaches and begins to pet the dog on the head and body only. The dog may stand in place to accept petting. 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 sense of 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 can 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 overexuberant, 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 the 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 position. 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 the dog to “stay” or “wait,” or they may simply walk away, giving no instructions to the dog as the Evaluator provides mild distraction (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/or appear slightly startled, but should not panic, try to run away, show aggressiveness, or bark. TEST 10: REACTION TO MEDICAL EQUIPMENT The dog must be tested around medical equipment (such as wheelchairs, crutches, canes, walkers, or other devices which would ordinarily be found in a facility) to judge the dog’s reactions to common health care equipment. TEST 11: LEAVE-IT The handler with the dog on a loose leash walks over food on the ground and, upon command, the dog should ignore the food. TEST 12: ACCLIMATION TO INFIRMITIES This test demonstrates the dog’s confidence when exposed to people walking with an uneven gait, shuffling, breathing heavily, coughing, wheezing, or other distractions which may be encountered in a facility. TEST 13: SUPERVISED SEPARATION This test demonstrates that a dog can be left with a trusted person, if necessary, and will maintain its 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. TEST 14: SAY HELLO The TDI Certified Evaluator will test the willingness of each dog to visit a person and that the dog can be made readily accessible for petting (i.e., small dogs can be placed on a person’s lap or can be held; medium and larger dogs can sit on a chair or stand close to the patient to be easily reached.) TEST 15: REACTION TO CHILDREN The dog must be able to work well around all types of populations, including children. The dog's behavior around children must be evaluated during testing. It is important that during the testing the potential Therapy Dog and the children are not in direct contact. This means the dog can only be observed for a reaction toward children playing, running, or present in general at the testing site. Any negative reaction by the dog will result in automatic failure. Negative reaction means a dog showing signs of aggression. |
| | | jschrader Adult
Join date : 2012-08-10 Location : Crown Point, IN
| Subject: Re: Nikko's AKC CGC Test Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:38 pm | |
| - Niraya wrote:
- jschrader wrote:
- If you pass you get a certificate and it is one step closer if you want to work them as a therapy dog, going to nursing or group homes, or to schools.
Congratulations Nikko!
I wanted to touch on this a moment - the CGC is not a step towards therapy work. The CGC test itself is part of the test that you take to have yourself and your dog certified for therapy work but just because you get a CGC doesn't mean you don't have to take the therapy evaluation - even with a CGC cert/title you would still have to take the the therapy organizations version of the test test (it is slightly different from the CGC - and while having the CGC makes your odds better for passing the therapy test - there are I think 4 or 5 additional steps in the therapy test).
I've done pretty extensive research into doing therapy work as it's something I plan on doing with my next puppy. That’s what I meant to say LOL. From what I was told by the evaluator, if I wanted Nikko to be a therapy dog, I need to first pass the CGC, and then I can go on and take another test to certify him as a therapy dog. Also I was told the CGC is only good for 2 years, so if I wanted to have him be a therapy dog after that I would have to re-take the CGC first, and then take the test for being a therapy dog. My goal was just to pass it because it was part of the curriculum of the PetSmart classes; I don’t plan to doing therapy work. |
| | | Niraya Breeding Subject Moderator
Join date : 2011-08-30 Location : Easton, Pennsylvania
| Subject: Re: Nikko's AKC CGC Test Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:50 pm | |
| No. You don't have to take the CGC before you take the therapy test - its not a prerequisite for the therapy test and the CGC lasts forever (you get a certificate and starting january of next year you can add it As a title to the end of your dogs name). I'm sure that as a member of a therapy dog organization the dog would have to be retested for safety reasons. But other than that as far as I know you never have to redo the CGC.
I would have to recheck just to make sure but it's hard to do on my phone while I'm at the hospital. _________________ |
| | | jschrader Adult
Join date : 2012-08-10 Location : Crown Point, IN
| Subject: Re: Nikko's AKC CGC Test Thu Oct 18, 2012 1:16 pm | |
| - Niraya wrote:
- No. You don't have to take the CGC before you take the therapy test - its not a prerequisite for the therapy test and the CGC lasts forever (you get a certificate and starting january of next year you can add it As a title to the end of your dogs name). I'm sure that as a member of a therapy dog organization the dog would have to be retested for safety reasons. But other than that as far as I know you never have to redo the CGC.
I would have to recheck just to make sure but it's hard to do on my phone while I'm at the hospital. OK I misunderstood my trainer. I went ahead and looked it up, and the TDI tests the same items as the CGC but adds 4 additional ones. You don’t HAVE to take the CGC test before you take the TDI test. And you just have to send your paperwork in after testing to get your certificate within 2 years or you will need to be retested, but once you have the certificate it does not expire. The trainer acted like we would have to retest him every 2 years, and implied that the CGC test was a pre-requisite to the TDI test. Niraya – thank’s for clearing that up for me! Even though I don’t plan on Nikko being a therapy dog I am glad I know how it works now. My trainer can sometimes not be clear on what he means. |
| | | Niraya Breeding Subject Moderator
Join date : 2011-08-30 Location : Easton, Pennsylvania
| Subject: Re: Nikko's AKC CGC Test Thu Oct 18, 2012 2:27 pm | |
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