Tag: conditioned learning

CGN Trial and More

She did it. Glimmer did it.  She successfully passed her CGN trial this past weekend! She needs some fine-tuning, but overall, she did a fantastic job.  Now, it’s onto the next step: Preparing for the International Therapy Dog test.  This certification is required in… Continue Reading “CGN Trial and More”

Testing for Trial

Today is “Free-walk Friday” – the day where Glimmer gets to control the walk.  It’s her reward for working hard all week. But because her CGN trial is tomorrow (we’re very excited!), I’m going to be working her through all of her lessons. As… Continue Reading “Testing for Trial”

Final Preparations

Happy Monday. Today marks the start of the final, week-long push to get Glimmer ready for her CGN trial.  We’re going to be focusing mainly on sit-stay, down-stay, and distraction training with other people and their dogs. This latter test is very important, as… Continue Reading “Final Preparations”