I'm a Good Citizen, by Eddie - YorkieTalk.com Forums

alaskayorkie · 09-16-2007, 02:18 AM

I, Eddie, would like everyone at YT to know that I am now a Canine Good Citizen. My dad saw an advertisement for a test at the local doggie school and decided he'd give it a shot even though I haven't been practicing.

Dad always turns into "pageant dad" when these things come up. He panicked because "grooming" was one of the categories and I've been looking a little scruffy. So he got up after 4 hours' sleep and tossed me into the bathtub!

Then he clipped my nails and pulled out the electric clippers!

Believe me, he has no idea what he's doing with them.

Dad was telling Mom that he was sure I was gonna fail because I get jumpy when loud noises surprise me, and that's one of the 10 skills I had to pass to get my card. But I decided to show everybody that I am now an adult and not afraid of nothing.

Well, not much.

I passed all 10 skills, and the judges said I was one of the best dogs out there! Next stop, my Therapy Dog card. Whatever that is!

Here's me with my certificate and a copy of my report card. I think it means I'm now a college graduate.

spr377 · 09-16-2007, 02:23 AM

Congratulations! Love the narrative!!

Tinkerbelle1 · 09-16-2007, 02:27 AM

Congratulations on your Canine Good Citizenship Certificate.

Your Dad must be so proud.

j

La Princesa · 09-16-2007, 02:34 AM

awwww congrates! I am proud of ya because those are our goals as well! Everyone needs the help of a good therapy dog now and then

Shelby&Seymour · 09-16-2007, 02:39 AM

Awesome Eddie!!!......... so are you going to continue with the "Therapy Dog" program????
We have a family member staying in an assisted living home and they have therapy dogs come in on Saturdays......... absolutely love it!!! It really brightens some days of the people there..... it really is a great program.
Also a friend of mine is starting with her 7 mo. shihtzu in the program.... of course she'll have to wait until the dog is 1 year before she can really do anything with it. (I guess the dog needs to be at least 1 year before getting certified)
Again, Congrats Eddie!!! A great accomplishment.

alaskayorkie · 09-16-2007, 02:45 AM

Thanks everybody! (This is Eddie's dad again.) I'm not sure what becoming a therapy dog entails, but I heard this was the first step. I'm going to check it out and see if he needs more training or what.

I just see how happy people get when they see a Yorkie, and I think it would be cool to bring Eddie to a hospital every now and then to cheer people up.

Does anyone else know what our next step is?

lara2913 · 09-16-2007, 02:51 AM

Congratulations! Well done Eddie and well done Eddie's Dad

AprilLove · 09-16-2007, 03:24 AM

Congratulations Eddie!!!!!

Eddie, there is no doubt in my mind that you are a good citizen

I love your picture, tell your Daddy that he did great with the clippers and groom, cuz you are a handsome little guy!! You should be very proud (and your daddy too,) of your accomplishment!!!

alaskayorkie · 09-16-2007, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AprilLove

Congratulations Eddie!!!!!

Eddie, there is no doubt in my mind that you are a good citizen

I love your picture, tell your Daddy that he did great with the clippers and groom, cuz you are a handsome little guy!! You should be very proud (and your daddy too,) of your accomplishment!!!

(This is Eddie again)

DON'T ENCOURAGE MY DAD! He's a butcher!

This is what I looked like before. And I was quite comfortable.

Yorkiekids · 09-16-2007, 03:44 AM

We're so proud of you Eddie. Mom wants to get those clipper thinks out too, but she doesn't know what she's doing either. LOL

AprilLove · 09-16-2007, 03:45 AM

Oh Eddie!!! You look great either way!!! Don't be too hard on your dad, he's proud you know,

and you know, the things we put up with to make our human parents happy (AprilLove speaking)

Judy in Waco · 09-16-2007, 03:54 AM

Yay Eddie!! Now the whole world knows that you are a good citizen. That's great!

livingdustmops · 09-16-2007, 04:18 AM

Wowzer - Good Job Eddie - you are the best

Here are a few links that can tell you about theraphy dogs but you might have trouble getting tested in Alaska. Call your local hospital and see if they can give you any suggestions.

http://www.tdi-dog.org/briefhistory.html

http://www.cofc.edu/~huntc/service.html

http://therapydogs.com/

http://www.deltasociety.org/home.htm

yorkiemalt · 09-16-2007, 04:21 AM

Congratulations Eddie!

bren · 09-16-2007, 04:25 AM

way to go eddie!!!!

09-16-2007, 02:18 AM	#1
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	I'm a Good Citizen, by Eddie I, Eddie, would like everyone at YT to know that I am now a Canine Good Citizen. My dad saw an advertisement for a test at the local doggie school and decided he'd give it a shot even though I haven't been practicing. Dad always turns into "pageant dad" when these things come up. He panicked because "grooming" was one of the categories and I've been looking a little scruffy. So he got up after 4 hours' sleep and tossed me into the bathtub! Then he clipped my nails and pulled out the electric clippers! Believe me, he has no idea what he's doing with them. Dad was telling Mom that he was sure I was gonna fail because I get jumpy when loud noises surprise me, and that's one of the 10 skills I had to pass to get my card. But I decided to show everybody that I am now an adult and not afraid of nothing. Well, not much. I passed all 10 skills, and the judges said I was one of the best dogs out there! Next stop, my Therapy Dog card. Whatever that is! Here's me with my certificate and a copy of my report card. I think it means I'm now a college graduate. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

09-16-2007, 02:23 AM	#2
spr377 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,015	Congratulations! Love the narrative!! __________________ Piper Leo Baby Piccolo

09-16-2007, 02:27 AM	#3
Tinkerbelle1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 526	Congratulations. Congratulations on your Canine Good Citizenship Certificate. Your Dad must be so proud. j __________________ Off to work I go to support my Tinkerbelle and Gabrielle.

09-16-2007, 02:39 AM	#5
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	Awesome Eddie!!!! Awesome Eddie!!!......... so are you going to continue with the "Therapy Dog" program???? We have a family member staying in an assisted living home and they have therapy dogs come in on Saturdays......... absolutely love it!!! It really brightens some days of the people there..... it really is a great program. Also a friend of mine is starting with her 7 mo. shihtzu in the program.... of course she'll have to wait until the dog is 1 year before she can really do anything with it. (I guess the dog needs to be at least 1 year before getting certified) Again, Congrats Eddie!!! A great accomplishment. __________________ Happy Fall Y'all! 🎃

09-16-2007, 02:45 AM	#6
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Thanks everybody! (This is Eddie's dad again.) I'm not sure what becoming a therapy dog entails, but I heard this was the first step. I'm going to check it out and see if he needs more training or what. I just see how happy people get when they see a Yorkie, and I think it would be cool to bring Eddie to a hospital every now and then to cheer people up. Does anyone else know what our next step is? __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

09-16-2007, 02:34 AM	#4
La Princesa YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 542	awwww congrates! I am proud of ya because those are our goals as well! Everyone needs the help of a good therapy dog now and then

09-16-2007, 02:51 AM	#7
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	Congratulations! Well done Eddie and well done Eddie's Dad __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

09-16-2007, 03:24 AM	#8
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 7,190	Congratulations Eddie!!!!! Eddie, there is no doubt in my mind that you are a good citizen I love your picture, tell your Daddy that he did great with the clippers and groom, cuz you are a handsome little guy!! You should be very proud (and your daddy too,) of your accomplishment!!! __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie R.I.P. Bailey & BitsyRoo

09-16-2007, 03:44 AM	#10
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	We're so proud of you Eddie. Mom wants to get those clipper thinks out too, but she doesn't know what she's doing either. LOL __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

09-16-2007, 03:45 AM	#11
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 7,190	Oh Eddie!!! You look great either way!!! Don't be too hard on your dad, he's proud you know, and you know, the things we put up with to make our human parents happy (AprilLove speaking) __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie R.I.P. Bailey & BitsyRoo

09-16-2007, 03:54 AM	#12
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Yay Eddie!! Now the whole world knows that you are a good citizen. That's great! __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

09-16-2007, 04:18 AM	#13
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Wowzer - Good Job Eddie - you are the best Here are a few links that can tell you about theraphy dogs but you might have trouble getting tested in Alaska. Call your local hospital and see if they can give you any suggestions. http://www.tdi-dog.org/briefhistory.html http://www.cofc.edu/~huntc/service.html http://therapydogs.com/ http://www.deltasociety.org/home.htm __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

09-16-2007, 04:21 AM	#14
yorkiemalt Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,468	Congratulations Eddie! __________________ KimPhoebiChandler

09-16-2007, 04:25 AM	#15
bren Slave to Max 'n Abbie Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,529	way to go eddie!!!! __________________ Brenda, Max & Abbie