OMG the music was just awful! I had to mute it because it was so distracting. Informative video though. I see I have LOTS of WORK to do with my dog yet... at least I got an idea of what I need to work on now.
My dog would fail :( I know what we have to work on, but I have no idea how to curb his anxiety. He is fine being left at home alone, but anywhere else it's a constant whine.
My dog was abandoned by his previous owner. He freaks out when he can't see me for a second. The rest of this looks easy, peasy, but they expect me to leave my dog for three minutes with a stranger? Fuck no. He trusts me. Not a stranger. He knows me. Anyone would be weary of being left with some random person while their owner walks off. Who knows when or if they'll come back?
I will be having a CGC test on June 27th, 2015 in Alexandria Bay, New York in the Thousand Islands. For information go to Face Book at "Upstate NY Dog Activities" page for more information.
wow, it looks hard to train a dog to pass this. My dog is very nice and friendly but there's no way he would pass the separation test. He'd chew through the leash to follow me....
This is all novice obedience stuff and is not really that hard at all with a little effort. Most dogs should be able to learn this much. You can teach separation by starting from going out of sight for just a second and then building on that.
Good to know my boy would pass all these accept perhaps that leash walking (he keeps leash tight) and the recall portion (depending on food availability, distraction level and his mood lol) never knew this test existed; interesting! :)
This video was very helpful. I have a GSD who I'm trying to socialize. This will help a lot. I liked the music. How did the guys know or think it was porno?
I concur with other comments, this is great info for getting our pups ready for their class. They're still a bit young and there aren't any open classes right now. But we can start the work early. But I agree, the music sounds like a porno! I had to mute it.
The video really helps show how a dog can act and still pass. I'm always worry about my dog fidgeting when it comes to the appearance and grooming, but that dog was fidgeting the whole time but just a little bit but I thought that wouldn't be good enough. That helps me calm down for taking the test. :)
Thanks for posting this video. I am considering starting my 16 month old Black Russian Terrier in the program and your video will help me make an informed decision.
Thanks for your comments - in preparing for the supervised separation, we suggest doing many repetitions of out-of-site stays, as well as tie-outs to poles, etc. and being able to walk away (in a safe environment of course). You can use a cue such as "stay - I'll be right back", so they learn that cue means you are returning. Slowly build up the duration and practice with friends. Best of luck and thanks for training your dog!
Wonder why the judge has to lean forward and approach the dog like this form straight ahead and leaning high towards the dog? That is quite an attack in many dogs eyes.
Thanks for the video. There are a couple of test results I would question. Now I know why some dogs that go through a CGC are not ready for the classes I teach. The evaluator should have known better than to try to brush the dog on the top of the head. The dog was blatantly uncomfortable with the person in the red jacket and skate board. I also saw that the handler was giving treats to the dog, which is not allowed during testing. I understand that this was what it is supposed to look like and perhaps some evaluators are not professional trainers also.
I love the dog's response to the skateboard ridden all wrong in a space too small for it. Australian shepherds are almost as good at conveying wild surmise as GSDs are.
Thanks for the video. After reading about what the test entails it's great to see it done. I can see that the only hurdle for our big girl is being in a crowd. She loves people and wants to greet each one. Train, train, train!
Aspen Duley Mini Aussies are slightly smaller than a standard. Minis usually only reach 12" in height while a standard can reach 18-23". Minis usually don't go over 30lbs, standards can get up to 55lbs, depending on sex. Obviously there will be oddballs from time to time because it's a breed that was bred from smaller standards. Overall, Mini Aussie are just smaller version of the standard. Also, the blue merle is just coat color, not a subcategory for the breed.
I want to do this with my dog but for the test it states they must be healthy. My dog battles skin issues and is slowly going blind. Would this hinder him from being able to be tested?
This is a competitive obedience trained dog. I see a couple of mistakes that deviate from the correct testing procedures outlined by AKC. Although minor, the dog would have still passed.
OMG the music was just awful! I had to mute it because it was so distracting. Informative video though. I see I have LOTS of WORK to do with my dog yet... at least I got an idea of what I need to work on now.
My dog would fail :( I know what we have to work on, but I have no idea how to curb his anxiety. He is fine being left at home alone, but anywhere else it's a constant whine.
I wasn't meaning to have an attitude! :/ Sorry!! :c the shrug just meant that I wasn't sure :)
OMG my attypoo would not stay beside me on the walk. He wants to go his own way.
This test should be taken on the sidewalk or park with real life distractions.
I think she was just trying to get out of the way of the skateboard... *shrug*
What if your dog is deaf? How does that affect the coming when called test?
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Visual is great, but need to hear you giving one command is essential to pass the CGC test. Perhaps the music could be lower! Thanks.
Video is ok, but the "background" music is horrid.
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Very nice turn out and test!!!
what's with the sex music?
My dog was abandoned by his previous owner. He freaks out when he can't see me for a second. The rest of this looks easy, peasy, but they expect me to leave my dog for three minutes with a stranger? Fuck no. He trusts me. Not a stranger. He knows me. Anyone would be weary of being left with some random person while their owner walks off. Who knows when or if they'll come back?
I will be having a CGC test on June 27th, 2015 in Alexandria Bay, New York in the Thousand Islands. For information go to Face Book at "Upstate NY Dog Activities" page for more information.
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I thought treats weren't allowed?
My dog always pants, when out places...
So how did this dog get CGC with it running away from second handler and jumping on its primary handler?
Thanks for sharing. Beautiful dog. This song loop is too distracting from your video.
you are allowed to tell your dog not to cross over to say hello!
this is a great video, but the soundtrack sounds like a porno
I love the lady on the skate board.. Good idea
Would love to see this without the music :}
wow, it looks hard to train a dog to pass this. My dog is very nice and friendly but there's no way he would pass the separation test. He'd chew through the leash to follow me....
This is all novice obedience stuff and is not really that hard at all with a little effort. Most dogs should be able to learn this much. You can teach separation by starting from going out of sight for just a second and then building on that.
bouncyballblue also socializing the pup a lot when you first get hom
I couldn't hear anything…video supposed to be no volume?
We have work to do with our GSD, fingers crossed.
Thanks for sharing, we're going on Tuesday for ours. I hope we do as well as your pup did!
Good to know my boy would pass all these accept perhaps that leash walking (he keeps leash tight) and the recall portion (depending on food availability, distraction level and his mood lol) never knew this test existed; interesting! :)
This video was very helpful. I have a GSD who I'm trying to socialize. This will help a lot. I liked the music. How did the guys know or think it was porno?
It is good to have a video and better understanding. I can see that the testing I have been performing were good.
I concur with other comments, this is great info for getting our pups ready for their class. They're still a bit young and there aren't any open classes right now. But we can start the work early. But I agree, the music sounds like a porno! I had to mute it.
The video really helps show how a dog can act and still pass. I'm always worry about my dog fidgeting when it comes to the appearance and grooming, but that dog was fidgeting the whole time but just a little bit but I thought that wouldn't be good enough. That helps me calm down for taking the test. :)
Thanks! My dog Otis will take his AKC Canine Good Citizen Test next week and this video is very helpful to know what to expect under test conditions.
Thanks for posting this video. I am considering starting my 16 month old Black Russian Terrier in the program and your video will help me make an informed decision.
Hand signs would probably be used then.
I'm not an expert, but that's just my guess.
I would love to be able to train my dog this well. I have to agree with stenodactylus and say the music sounds like porn!
I did like the video, also bad on the music but did the dog stay the actual 3 minutes?
thank you! trying to train my basset hound to be a therapy dog. Hopefully hell be as good as your dog is at this
Thanks for your comments - in preparing for the supervised separation, we suggest doing many repetitions of out-of-site stays, as well as tie-outs to poles, etc. and being able to walk away (in a safe environment of course). You can use a cue such as "stay - I'll be right back", so they learn that cue means you are returning. Slowly build up the duration and practice with friends. Best of luck and thanks for training your dog!
My deaf dogs are CGCs. We use hand signals (which all my hearing dogs know as well.) Being deaf doesn't make a dog less able to learn. :)
ohhh man i hope i pass this test!
I've completed the CGC with 3 of my labs, but how nice to see it step by step on video. Great job!
wow. porn music. priceless!
Ok good!! :D And hey I LOVE your icon!! SO true!!
Wonder why the judge has to lean forward and approach the dog like this form straight ahead and leaning high towards the dog? That is quite an attack in many dogs eyes.
Border Collies are the Frickin Geeks of the "Dog World" lol awesome job! I'm going to have to work hard with my APBT pup to do this in the future.
Its not a border collie, that's an australian shepherd.
Congratulations!!! How would someone train their dog to do that??
Thanks for this wonderful and informative video.
My pups are 16 weeks and can pass mostly all with minor mistakes! Very hopeful we can pass when they reach 5-6 months!!! #gsdbroduo
Thanks for the video. There are a couple of test results I would question. Now I know why some dogs that go through a CGC are not ready for the classes I teach. The evaluator should have known better than to try to brush the dog on the top of the head. The dog was blatantly uncomfortable with the person in the red jacket and skate board. I also saw that the handler was giving treats to the dog, which is not allowed during testing. I understand that this was what it is supposed to look like and perhaps some evaluators are not professional trainers also.
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I love the dog's response to the skateboard ridden all wrong in a space too small for it. Australian shepherds are almost as good at conveying wild surmise as GSDs are.
Thanks for the video. After reading about what the test entails it's great to see it done. I can see that the only hurdle for our big girl is being in a crowd. She loves people and wants to greet each one. Train, train, train!
What makes this dog a "Mini Aussie"? Looks like a regular Blue Merle Aussie to me.
Aspen Duley Mini Aussies are slightly smaller than a standard. Minis usually only reach 12" in height while a standard can reach 18-23". Minis usually don't go over 30lbs, standards can get up to 55lbs, depending on sex. Obviously there will be oddballs from time to time because it's a breed that was bred from smaller standards. Overall, Mini Aussie are just smaller version of the standard. Also, the blue merle is just coat color, not a subcategory for the breed.
I want to do this with my dog but for the test it states they must be healthy. My dog battles skin issues and is slowly going blind. Would this hinder him from being able to be tested?
Yay Skya! :) So adorable!
Thank you!!!
This is a competitive obedience trained dog. I see a couple of mistakes that deviate from the correct testing procedures outlined by AKC. Although minor, the dog would have still passed.
I would think this is a fail. The women keeps checking in with her dog by looking at him. It should be the other way around.