Does the dog trainer have to have certain credentials in order to be a trainer for CGC? I was researching into that for my dog, but the closest CGC trainer is 5 hours away. Can a trainer help with this even though their not "certified" as a CGC trainer? I am very interested in doing this for my dog and i will admit i don't know much about dog trainers in particular. thanks in advance.
2007-11-07 05:16:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
My chow mix got a CGC when they were brand new. Mid 90's I believe it was. We were at a local kennel club fun exhibition, and one of the club members I knew begged me to at least try to do the CGC test with my dog (who I had not specifically trained for this at all) because he had no one willing to even try it. He knew my mutt was a shelter dog, and I was there representing the shelter at the time. I had a bunch of folks at my table wanting to know if shelter dogs were as good as dogs purchased from breeders as pets, so I was goaded into at least trying. And Rusty went right through it! Got his CGC with no special training and no problems. Good dog! It is way more fun to train your dog yourself. You should try it.
2007-11-07 05:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say you doing the training in just like a basic obedience. That is what worked best for my dog anyway. However any trainer can help with CGC. Just look up the credentials of the trainers you are looking at.
2007-11-07 05:23:07 · answer #2 · answered by Megan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I taught my first two with a book. No trainer involved at all!!!!
It is all pretty common sense things. The big benefit of a class, is the social interaction with other dogs. But I got the same result training at the local park.
NOTHING against trainers!!!!! We had nothin in my area when we did our first CGC in 1992. Just saying, one can get a CGC without going to classes or trainers.
2007-11-07 05:43:45 · answer #3 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The CGC test must be administered by a certified CGC evaluator, however, the training leading up to this test can be done by anyone. The CGC is basic house manners, greeting a stranger, allowing someone to brush them, walking on a loose leash, coming when called, sitting and laying down on command, and being left with a stranger for 3 minutes with the owner out of site. These exercises can be taught by any qualified basic obedience instructor.
When you are ready for the test, then you will need to find a certified CGC evaluator to give the test.
2007-11-07 05:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by rjn529 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to be certified to train a dog for the CGC. You only need to be certified to be the tester.
Most trainers know what is on the CGC test and may even give a CGC class, helping to to prepare for the specific test. This site may help www.apdt.com.
2007-11-07 05:22:43 · answer #5 · answered by Carrie O'Labrador 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure. They just have to teach your dog the things that will be included on the test.
The trainer at our local pet smart can train for CGC, but your trainer cannot be the one who conducts the test - so you may have to get that person 5 hours away to do it, if you can't find someone else.....
2007-11-07 05:20:35 · answer #6 · answered by Ladypug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An experienced trainer should have no problem getting you in the right direction for passing a CGC. My trainer doesn't officially offer classes for it, but has gotten it on her dogs, so she's familiar with the criteria.
2007-11-07 06:30:27 · answer #7 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I understand that you are looking for some advice or resources to help fully train your dog or fix behavior problems. If a professional dog trainer is not an option at this time, or if you want to trt training your dog on your own (a great way to bond), I'd suggest you https://bitly.im/aL6WK
A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.
2016-05-14 15:49:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-02 22:37:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The trainer/handler doesn't need to be certified, the person applying the test does however. It's basic good manners. If you go to the AKC site they outline the test. If you work on those skills and any you think he needs then you should do fine.
http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfm
(The Test Items)
2007-11-07 05:36:03 · answer #10 · answered by Scelestus Unus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋