AKC Canine Good Citizen Test

CGC Test Covered:

• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead): This test demonstrates that the handler is in control of the dog.
  
• Walking through a crowd: This test demonstrates that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under control in public places.
  
• Sit and down on command and Staying in place: This test demonstrates that the dog has training, will respond to the handlers commands to sit and down and will remain in the place commanded by the handler.
  
• Coming when called: This test demonstrates that the dog will come when called by the handler.
  
• Reaction to another dog: This test demonstrates that the dog can behave politely around other dogs.
  
• Reaction to distraction: This test demonstrates that the dog is confident at all times when faced with common distracting situations.
  
• Supervised separation: This test demonstrates that a dog can be left with a trusted person, if necessary, and will maintain training and good manners.
  
  Test Only: March 13, 2008 @ Perrysburg between 6:30pm-7:30 $15
  
  Sign up for the AKC CGC Test Only!
  

Tonya Wilhelm-Global Dog Training http://www.globaldogtraining.com

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Canine Freestyle Workshop Toledo Ohio

Come On, Shake That Booty! 

You’ve seen them on dog programs on TV, dog & owner teams that put on a fabulous show filled with musically choreographed  tricks & flashy moves.  Known as Canine Freestyle, this modern day dog sport is a mixture of obedience, tricks & dance that allows for creative interpretation.  A true team sport!  But how do you get started? 

Toledo Dog Training is excited to have Linda Blanchard for one day to put on a wonderful Canine Freestyle workshop.  This one day workshop will introduce you & your dog to the Canine Freestyle world. 

Topics Covered: Learn to teach your dog to spin, back up, sidepass, weave, curtsy, flip back, zoom and more.  Learn about costuming, props, choreography and music selection.  See videos of other freestylers, pick music, learn about proficiency (required moves) tests and much more!!

Date: September 24, 2011 9-4pm Pre-registration Required

This workshop will be limited so sign up early! $25-50

Linda Blanchard Bio: Certified Freestyle Competition and Proficiency Test Judge for WCFO. She and "Robbie" competed in the first WCFO Freestyle Competition in 2000; they were the 2002 WCFO North American Freestyle Champions, the first WCFO Heelwork To Music Champions and they have earned the highest title offered - Perfect Dance Partners in Heelwork To Music!!


Linda and "Krysta" have earned their Perfect Dance Partners in Heelwork To Music and also in Musical Freestyle, as well as Pairs and Team titles!! Robbie and Krysta are among the highest titled freestyle dogs in WCFO. Every summer Linda teaches Freestyle at Camp Gone To The Dogs in Vermont.

Tonya Wilhelm-Global Dog Training http://www.globaldogtraining.com

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Canine Good Citizen Class

Canine Good Citizen Class: Help your dog become a valued member of the community by enrolling in The Canine Good Citizen Class (CGC). Started in 1989, CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.

Our Canine Good Citizen Classis an intermediate-level dog training class geared towards passing the Canine Good Citizen certification test.

For dogs over 6 Months $145 (includes certificate!)
Prerequisite: Current Vaccines, Pass Beginner Adult Class
7 Weeks-1hr Classes (Orientation, 5 Classes w/dogs, 1 Test Day)

Maximum 4 Students!
Course and CGC Test Covered:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead): This test demonstrates that the handler is in control of the dog.
• Walking through a crowd: This test demonstrates that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under control in public places.
• Sit and down on command and Staying in place: This test demonstrates that the dog has training, will respond to the handlers commands to sit and down and will remain in the place commanded by the handler.
• Coming when called: This test demonstrates that the dog will come when called by the handler.
• Reaction to another dog: This test demonstrates that the dog can behave politely around other dogs.
• Reaction to distraction: This test demonstrates that the dog is confident at all times when faced with common distracting situations.
• Supervised separation: This test demonstrates that a dog can be left with a trusted person, if necessary, and will maintain training and good manners
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Tonya Wilhelm-Global Dog Training http://www.globaldogtraining.com

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