Baxter Passed the CGC Test Tonight!

[Patti Livanos]

I am very happy to say that Baxter passed his CGC tonight, after a 7-week class preparing for it.  Baxter is so great out in public since he has had extensive private training in public places, but was really having a hard time at this class and couldn't pay attention to me at first!  It was so humiliating when one of the instructors came over and actually asked me if he had ever had an obedience class before, and someone else said something like, "You have to be more consistent with him at home."  After a few weeks, Baxter finally became more comfortable in that environment and would be the only pup in the class who could stay on his mat forever while toys were thrown around the room and passed by the pups on ziplines, and one by one the dogs were recalled while all the others stayed.  It was at that time that I think they finally believed me about how great he is...  Even so, nothing was a given and I am so glad that he was successful!  What a relief!  I am so glad he was able to show them he really is a terrific pup!  Yippee!

[Camilla and Darwin]

Wahoo!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Congratulations, Patti! You and Baxter worked very hard for this and you should be very proud! WTG, Baxter!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Congratulations!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Congratulations ... hardwork pays! 

[Sue & Lily Grace]

Yea for Baxter and congratulations to you. This is a lot of hard work turn to a great accomplishment.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Congratulations. What a proud moment. Ziplines? Wow. Iove to hear how different classes handle distractions/stay :)
I believe it was a fluke, but during our GGC, a cat walks into the room and just strolled by!
Keep up the good work

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Congrats!!!! 

[Jennifer]

Way to go Baxter!!!! Kudos to you both for all your hard work.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Congratulations to both of you!! You tell Baxter that Fudge and Vern said there is nothing wrong with loving life and wanting to make new friends....LOL!!  Way to go, Baxter :)

[Patti Livanos]

Thanks, everyone!

[Katie and Sophie]

Congrats!  what a big accomplishment!

[Rose]

Congratulations to you and Baxter!