CGC &TDI Classes
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Therapy Dog Prep (TDI)- 8 weeks
Description: .Handlers and dogs will learn the skills necessary for passing the AKC Canine Good Citizens test. The test consists of ten skills: accepting a friendly stranger, sitting politely for petting; welcoming being groomed and examined, permitting someone, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner to examine them; being under control while walking on a leash; demonstrating that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and under control in public places; responding to the handler’s commands to sit, down; come when called on leash from a distance of ten feet; demonstrating that the dog can act politely around other dogs when two handlers and their dogs approach each other and exchange pleasantries and continue on for about 10 feet; handling common distractions, and demonstrating that the dog can be left with a trusted person and maintain training and good manners. The class will culminate in a CGC test for an award of an AKC CGC title, should the handler wish to participate in the program. Additional testing fees will apply.
Prerequisite: Basic Obedience II or instructor approval.
Equipment: Brush, comb, buckle collar or slip collar, 6' leash.
Instructor: Kay Pedersen
Description: .Handlers and dogs will learn the skills necessary for passing the AKC Canine Good Citizens test. The test consists of ten skills: accepting a friendly stranger, sitting politely for petting; welcoming being groomed and examined, permitting someone, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner to examine them; being under control while walking on a leash; demonstrating that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and under control in public places; responding to the handler’s commands to sit, down; come when called on leash from a distance of ten feet; demonstrating that the dog can act politely around other dogs when two handlers and their dogs approach each other and exchange pleasantries and continue on for about 10 feet; handling common distractions, and demonstrating that the dog can be left with a trusted person and maintain training and good manners. The class will culminate in a CGC test for an award of an AKC CGC title, should the handler wish to participate in the program. Additional testing fees will apply.
Prerequisite: Basic Obedience II or instructor approval.
Equipment: Brush, comb, buckle collar or slip collar, 6' leash.
Instructor: Kay Pedersen
CGC & TDI Test at Cudahy
We offer Therapy Dog (TDI) Testing and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Testing periodically.
Please contact Kay at pedersenmil@hotmail.com if you would like to join us for our next tests.
More information about becoming a therapy dog:
Does your dog love people? Are they friendly, gentle and appropriate with strangers? If so you may be able to share your dog's love with others in need through Therapy Dogs International.
Therapy Dogs International (TDI®) is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, other institutions and wherever else therapy dogs are needed.
Therapy Dog International test
Link to their website for test requirements: http://tdi-dog.org/HowToJoin.aspx?Page=Testing+Requirements
Also check the brochure for the activities that are being tested: http://www.tdi-dog.org/images/TestingBrochure.pdf
A Therapy Dog must have an outstanding temperament. This means that the dog should be outgoing and friendly to all people; men, women, and children. The dog should be tolerant of other dogs (of both genders) and non-aggressive toward other pets. Before you consider having your dog evaluated, you should ask yourself if your dog has these qualities. Once the TDI test is passed there is a fee of $45.00 for the first dog's membership to the TDI organization, and $30 per year to renew. TDI membership includes insurance coverage during each TDI visit.
NOTE: We are looking for 2 children between 7 and 12 (will take children outside that age group too) for a part of the test. The handler will walk with the dog past playing children (distance from the children must be at least 20 feet). Let us know if you have or can bring 2 or more children for the test. The start time is usually 1 p.m. and the end time will depend on the number of tests we do (5 dogs per test). We are usually done about 3 or 3:30.
We will also be looking for adult help that day as it takes about 6 to 8 workers to put on these tests.
Please contact Kay at pedersenmil@hotmail.com if you would like to join us for our next tests.
More information about becoming a therapy dog:
Does your dog love people? Are they friendly, gentle and appropriate with strangers? If so you may be able to share your dog's love with others in need through Therapy Dogs International.
Therapy Dogs International (TDI®) is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, other institutions and wherever else therapy dogs are needed.
Therapy Dog International test
Link to their website for test requirements: http://tdi-dog.org/HowToJoin.aspx?Page=Testing+Requirements
Also check the brochure for the activities that are being tested: http://www.tdi-dog.org/images/TestingBrochure.pdf
A Therapy Dog must have an outstanding temperament. This means that the dog should be outgoing and friendly to all people; men, women, and children. The dog should be tolerant of other dogs (of both genders) and non-aggressive toward other pets. Before you consider having your dog evaluated, you should ask yourself if your dog has these qualities. Once the TDI test is passed there is a fee of $45.00 for the first dog's membership to the TDI organization, and $30 per year to renew. TDI membership includes insurance coverage during each TDI visit.
NOTE: We are looking for 2 children between 7 and 12 (will take children outside that age group too) for a part of the test. The handler will walk with the dog past playing children (distance from the children must be at least 20 feet). Let us know if you have or can bring 2 or more children for the test. The start time is usually 1 p.m. and the end time will depend on the number of tests we do (5 dogs per test). We are usually done about 3 or 3:30.
We will also be looking for adult help that day as it takes about 6 to 8 workers to put on these tests.
Therapy Dog Test; What is TDI Certification? Click here
