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Yes CGC at 6mos is very good. My dog is 14 mos and almost ready to take his CGC which he has to pass to be able to start the Therapy Dog program here. Those videos are extremely helpful and I wish you continued success. and me TOO!
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Hi Jenn and Julia,
Thank you both. Your comments are very much appreciated!!
And Julia, I wish you the best of luck with your CGC and Therapy Dog training!!
Cheers!
Greg
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#56854 - 03/09/2004 01:25 PM |
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I am new to training and i am going to flash a little ignorance. What is Therapy Dog Class?
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I'll take a stab in the dark and guess that it is a class to train dogs for therapy work.
Therapy dogs are basically dogs that hang out with people who can benefit from the social interaction with the dog.
I've got therapy dogs, our therapy is just a little different. . .we chase funny guys in funny suits and bite them. Well. . .the dogs do, I just watch and yell funny Czech words in a funny voice.
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for once I get the chance to say "bullshit." That doesn't come close to describing what they do.
Basic certification for any therapy work is the CGC test--that's basic obedience and temperament. There are classes to get people ready for that testing.
There are also more specialized certifications. My dog, for example, works in a hospital with brain injury patients. She had to be tested in a hospital setting on recall and retrieving, as well as on her nerves. Getting the basic CGC certification doesn't mean a dog will be accepted in a therapeutic--as opposed to a social--setting.
There is also a new certification for disaster stress relief dogs, which followed 9/11. As I understand it, classes for that are pretty much trial runs in specific chaotic settings to get the dog ready for testing.
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I am an evaluator for the CGC, and I have to say, that although I think it is a great achievment for pet owners, a knowledge of rocket science is really not required to get your dog to pass.
As for treats... one of my Mals is SUPER high in prey, and even HIGHER in fight, especially if he gets loaded and wants his tug, LOL... so I do 70% of his OB with food to keep him more clear, and calm. I do the disgusting spit from the mouth thing, which although totally gross, especially seeing as hotdogs make me hurl, it works a treat, his attention and focus is second to none.
Remember each dog is an individual, and different methods work for different dogs..
Good luck and have fun with your pupper!
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For a dog to become a certified therapy dog, he must be obedience trained, highly socialized, and very temperamentally stable.
Some of the tests the dog must pass, are allowing a stranger to approach, pet him, and examine him, with out showing any shyness or resentment, and not break postion from the handler unless he is given the okay. The dog must walk on a loose leash, through a crowd without exuberance or shyness, come when called , sit , stay, and show no more than a casual interest in another dog. They must be able to "leave it" on command, be confident with noise and distractions, and be totally unconcerned with medical equipment, wheelchairs, canes, and people walking with an uneven gate, or people with breathing tubes, oxygen tanks, etc. They must be able to also tolerate supervised separation from the handler without, barking, pacing, etc.
I know of many highly trained dogs that just are not temperamentally suited to the task, and would not, and should not, pass the test.
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HI
I have a question. My dog just passed his CGC, but had to retake the separation test. The tester said that he tried to find me after I left. She said he didn't pace, bark or whine and he had a big smile on his face the whole time but tried to leave the area and find me. Second time went a little better she said but it needs work. How would you work on this? I dont know too many strangers that would want to participate in watching my dog for 3 minutes in an area he has never been in.
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