Dogs excel at Canine Good Citizen grading
The animals were assessed on ability to be well-rounded, trained and obedient; these being necessary skills for them to fit into societies and families.
MBOMBELA – From October 14 to 15, 10 four-legged friends from Lowveld Dog Training took part in the Kennel Union of South Africa’s Canine Good Citizen grading at Uplands Preparatory School.
The bronze division took place on October 14. The judging was handled by Johannesburg judge Rita Cook, who represented the Kennel Union of South Africa.
October 15 marked the start of the silver division. Here the dogs and their handlers were assessed in traffic, vehicle control, stays, recalls in the presence of different distractions, food manners as well as general care and responsibility for one’s dog.
The day ended with cook holding a workshop for the trainers.
Reflecting on the event, manager of Lowveld Dog training Pam Hughes said, “It went exceptionally well.”We had dogs that have been training for this event for a long time.We had a full pass rate in the bronze and silver division.”
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