W Sibs Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Charlie is starting classes to become a Canine Good Citizenship!! The trainers and vets thinks that Charlie will be great for this (because he has an awesome temperament). I thought, just give it a go. I figured no harm in trying it out Charlie's obedience is doing really well. I know a few people on here has a CGC dogs... are the classes hard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 If it's the same as it is over here, it's pretty easy. Basic obedience & good manners around distractions. Even my old stafford boy passed it. Good luck! I'm sure you'll do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 thanks where is "over here"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minxy Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I haven't actually heard of this before, sounds interesting. Can I ask, what reason do you do this for??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 thanks where is "over here"? Oh sorry! I'm in NZ. So I'm not sure how similar the Aussie system is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 What does he get/do if he passes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 I haven't actually heard of this before, sounds interesting. Can I ask, what reason do you do this for??? I've never heard about it either till one of the trainers mentioned it. CGC What does he get/do if he passes? Well, I was thinking that he can eventually become a service dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 thanks where is "over here"? Oh sorry! I'm in NZ. So I'm not sure how similar the Aussie system is. Cool!! I think it's similar.. from what I read about it online. It's similar worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffordsYo! Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 It's super easy - over here the CGC is run by the Canine Association to encourage people to train their dogs up in basic obedience and manners - you learn stuff like sit, drop, recall, shop stop and a few others. Then there's a test and you get a certificate!! It's good fun and easy on the pocket, your dog and you get to bond and pick up some basic skills and enjoy a nice morning out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 (edited) http://www.cleardogtraining.com.au/pdfs/Ca...CitizenTest.pdf isnt it run through Delta? Training in the CGC program uses positive reinforcement and operant conditioning. It is reward based training and the use of head collars and flat collars is encouraged as a sensible and humane training method rather than using force or check chains. Food is used as a reward well as other motivators such as a game or a special toy.Three main components of the Canine Good Citizen Program are: 1. Behavioural training using positive motivational methods. The instructors have to know traditional training methods as well as have knowledge of behavioural training. They need to have an understanding of canine behaviour and how to help in solving behaviour problems as well as basic companion pet obedience. 2. Education for pet owners. The owners are taught about the responsibilities of dog ownership, the dog laws, health care, grooming, diet, worming, vaccinations and basic first aid. 3. Emphasis is on training for 'real life' situations, socialisation, recreation and enjoyment of dogs. Important aspects include socialisation with other dogs and people, community dog walks and fun activities such as agility and games. yup it is, found it Edited September 8, 2010 by Nekhbet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 It's super easy - over here the CGC is run by the Canine Association to encourage people to train their dogs up in basic obedience and manners - you learn stuff like sit, drop, recall, shop stop and a few others. Then there's a test and you get a certificate!! It's good fun and easy on the pocket, your dog and you get to bond and pick up some basic skills and enjoy a nice morning out! Sweet.. well, if that's the case then it sounds like Charlie will breeze through it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 http://www.cleardogtraining.com.au/pdfs/Ca...CitizenTest.pdfisnt it run through Delta? Yep. The trainer who's running this course is a Delta Trainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 yup I've seen it run before. Unless your dog is a total lunatic you'll pass it with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 yup I've seen it run before. Unless your dog is a total lunatic you'll pass it with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Charlie sound slike he'd make a lovely therapy dog. They are always looking smaller lap type dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 The NZ one is a bit different and is in stages, basic to gold, more like the UK system. Basic and Bronze in NZ I think would slot in about where the one here is. My girl got Silver but Gold required a retrieve (not formal obedience type) and she said if I wanted a retriever I should've bought a Labrador Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Pup Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 (edited) I've heard of therapy dogs, they do a great job Edited September 8, 2010 by Bonnie Pup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 therapy dog or a proper service dog? To be a therapy dog you dont need the CGC you just need to pass a test with Delta. Two of mine were therapy dogs. Service dogs on the other hand are a whole other ball park and need to go through a proper service org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 (edited) therapy dog or a proper service dog? To be a therapy dog you dont need the CGC you just need to pass a test with Delta. Two of mine were therapy dogs. Service dogs on the other hand are a whole other ball park and need to go through a proper service org Undecided... just going through this and see how Charlie goes, then decide from there. Aside from his very casual obedience he goes too (more socialising then anything else), this would probably be his first serious training for anything since he got sick. Beside, I think it's kinda sweet and cool that Charlie becomes a Canine Good Citizen If they think (and I feel) that he could be a proper service dog then we would give that a go too I just want him to do something, he has been acting up a bit lately and I think it's due to boredom. There is a limited of things he is allow to do and he is a dog that always need to be challenged. So, I'm just putting him out to try different thing and learn new things, and see where to go from there Edited September 8, 2010 by CW EW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Pup Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Who would he be a service dog for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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