Kavik Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Delta run CGC tests I think? What is involved and can you actually get a title/certificate saying this was achieved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) You do get a certificate, and a lead that only CGC awarded dogs can get. It's a recognised award in Aus but not a title (AFAIK) although I can't understand why ...it is a title in America. I was about to put my boy through, then all my dogs caught mild kennel cough so haven't done it yet. Edited July 6, 2009 by Staff'n'Toller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willow Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) What S&T said, plus, it's basically a simulation of various things you would encouter in everyday life, such as walking through a crowd with umbrellas, people pushing prams etc, polite roadside manners, recalls, tolerance to a short (1 minute) separation from you, amongst other things like loose lead walking, waiting until invited to go through a doorway, cross a road, and there is a mock veterinary examination. There is also a written test on responsible ownership, which you get 1 week before the test itself, which is an open book test that requires a bit of research. Large dogs can also get a CGC collar, but they don't make them in small sizes as yet. I've actually just been learning how to assess the CGC test, so please let me know if I can be of any more assistance. Edited July 6, 2009 by Willow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thanks that is helpful Where can I find out more about it and where can you get assessed for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willow Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 sorry, I don't know how to post links Go to www.deltasocietyaustralia.com.au then click on "accredited instructors" on the "quick links" section on the left hand side of the page. There you can locate an instructor in your area. You need to undertake a CGC training course first, to be put in for the test, but the instructor you go with will advise you on that, and also when the next test is running that you will be eligible for. Good luck & have fun!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) So I can't just do the test (like for eg I could just do CCD)? I would have to do a course first? I am thinking possibly Diesel. He is not motivated enough (and his health problems aren't helping) to get the kind of attitude I want for competition obedience, but if possible I would like some sort of certificate/title on him so that all the work I have done with him isn't wasted, and CGC doesn't look like you need precision heeling but more life skills? He can heel and all that but doesn't look as 'up' and keen and happy as I would like if I was to do competition obedience. Is there an outline of what you need to do somewhere? From that list of instructors I know a couple of them They have equipment requirements from memory - does it have to be a flat collar or are martingales allowed. Edited July 7, 2009 by Kavik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willow Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 So I can't just do the test (like for eg I could just do CCD)? I would have to do a course first? I am thinking possibly Diesel. He is not motivated enough (and his health problems aren't helping) to get the kind of attitude I want for competition obedience, but if possible I would like some sort of certificate/title on him so that all the work I have done with him isn't wasted, and CGC doesn't look like you need precision heeling but more life skills? He can heel and all that but doesn't look as 'up' and keen and happy as I would like if I was to do competition obedience. Is there an outline of what you need to do somewhere?From that list of instructors I know a couple of them They have equipment requirements from memory - does it have to be a flat collar or are martingales allowed. No, they wouldn't put you in for the test without a few classes first. You don't need to be able to do a formal heel, but they have a distinction between loose lead walking & what they refer to as "close" walking. The loose lead is just anywhere within the length of the lead, but not pulling, and "close" is walking more closely to your side for safety when crossing roads, walking down a crowded pavement etc. Both are included in the test. Martingales are ok to use, but I don't know if they have to be the all-webbing kind, or if you can use the webbing & chain ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) Cool, will have to think about it then if I would have to do their classes first. All webbing martingale would not be a problem, I use a black dog martingale on Diesel atm. Edit cause can't spell today! Edited July 7, 2009 by Kavik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dova Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I'm going to do the CGC course with Pebbles & maybe Izzi, just waiting for the nearest instructor to organize the time & venue for the course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 My obedience club arranged for a CGC instructor to give the trialling class the test. We went through the training for a number of weeks b4 the test. Practiced what was required, went to a nearby shopping centre. Everyone doing the test passed except April & I because she semi-lunged at the tester's dog. They all got their leads, certificates & I got a certificate of participation. I would like to do it with Tilba, I believe once they get it you can visit nursing homes etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willow Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) I would like to do it with Tilba, I believe once they get it you can visit nursing homes etc. You're thinking of the Pet Partners programme, luvsdogs...the test for that is similar, but a lot more intensive, but you would still need to be assessed for it, even if you have your CGC certificate. I was talking to one of the assessors for the PP scheme, and he said they actually fail a lot of dogs, because although they can do what's required of them, there is evidence of stress, and the dog not enjoying itself, even though it's complying with what is asked of it. However, they are always deligted to assess new dogs, and talk to people who are keen to try! Edited July 11, 2009 by Willow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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