Kelli -- If Oscar is well-socialized and good-mannered (ie: doesn't jump up on people, but isn't afraid of them either) he should do just fine. You will probably be more nervous than he is!
The CGC test starts with you handing Oscar (on his leash) over to a stranger and walking away out of Oscar's sight. Oscar should not be overly concerned when you leave. He should stay (hopefully calmly!) with the tester without trying to get away. The tester then walks around other people & dogs with Oscar to see that he is not aggressive or fearful. Oscar can sniff them, but not be overly interested. He will also be brushed (make sure to take his favorite brush or comb!) and "handled" to see that he doesn't mind someone else touching him. Pretty easy. I don't know if doing obedience with Oscar makes him any better or worse off. Baloo passed his CGC at his very first (and only) show. (Baloo is a rescue - aggression - that we had gotten a little less than a year before his CGC). Good luck - stay calm & have fun!!! Liz Steinweg & The Crew Blue Moon's Baloo Berry Torte "Baloo" Bobby Sox (husky-x), Figaro (20+ lb Forest Cat) Rio & Sahara (the "Rat Cats") and in loving memory of my 1st BMD - Toby (6/29/97 - 6/30/00 lost to MH) Colorado Springs CO http://www.csbservices.com/personal/personal.htm ---- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In a couple weeks I'm going to be taking my soon-to-be 11 month old berner boy to try for his CGC! The reason I'm writing is because this will be my first time along with Oscars. Oscar is in obidence. I was wondering if those of you who have been through this had any pointers?
