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Originally Posted by Britster  I'm aiming to get Jackson's CGC by February hopefully. He's been making me sooo proud lately with his willingness to go up to strangers and allow a petting, etc, so I think we're almost ready. There's an intermediate obedience class being offered where his agility classes are in January and I may do it, since it ends with the CGC test and I think the class would fully prepare him. Let me know how it goes with Levi. 
Jackson is not really therapy dog material, he doesn't really enjoy being in peoples laps or being pet or held, etc. So I know therapy work is most likely not in our future but I may have him take the test eventually anyways just to have it. I know it's pretty similar to the CGC so if he can pass that, I think he could pass the TDT. |
The TDI test is almost identical to the CGC; there is just one additional task and it is along the same basic lines. I think Levi would be an awesome therapy dog, and I'd love to be able to take him to nursing homes, schools, etc. He's been on a couple of visits to see my grandmother in the nursing home and hospital, and he's done wonderfully. He doesn't really like to sit still, but he does like any attention that he receives from people. Anyway, I'm nervous about the grooming task. We'll see. I don't know that I'll register him for the November test, but I'd love to go watch other dogs being tested. Not sure if that's even allowed.
I'm glad that Jackson is becoming more willing with strangers! That is awesome. I'm sure he will do well! He seems so trainable, so it's evident you've been working hard with him.