CGC

Allie is now a Canine Good Citizen (CGC)!

Here's the test she took:

1. Accepting a friendly stranger: Evaluator approaches, shakes hands with handler
2. Sitting politely for petting: Evaluator pets dog, dog must show no shyness or resentment
3. Appearance and grooming: Evaluator inspects dog, combs or brushes lightly, examines ears and each front foot
4. Out for a walk: Handler takes dog for a short walk including right turn, left turn, about turn, and stop
5. Walking through a crowd: Dog and handler walk close to several people; dog may show casual interest but not jump up
6. Sit and down on command / staying in place: Handler shows dog can do sit and down, then chooses a position, leaves dog and goes to the end of a 20 ft. line and returns immediately
7. Coming when called: Handler walks out 10 ft. and calls the dog
8. Reaction to another dog: Two handlers and dogs approach, shake hands, exchange pleasantries, move on; dogs can show casual interest
9. Reaction to distractions: Distractions are presented; dog may not panic or show aggression
10. Supervised separation: Handler goes out of sight for 3 minutes; dog is held on 6-ft. leash by an evaluator

We are obviously extremely proud of Allie for passing her test - especially on her first try at such a young age (she's only 9 months old).  

I'm also so proud of J for the hard work and dedication he's had with training Allie.  He's been her official handler since her beginning obedience class and has also put in a lot of at-home training time, even during her stubborn teenage phase.*

*You can't see me, but I'm crossing my fingers that her teenage phase is now over.