So I have been taking a CGC prep class with my GSD Finn. He does very well with everything except the parts that involve strangers. We've been to four classes so far and he still does not want the instructors to touch him. They can approach and shake my hand and he will stay in a sit no problem. He will even take treats from them, but gives them the "look" if they move to touch him. He's overly unsure about them and won't accept that they aren't a threat.
During the last class we had to walk around through a crowd of two people. One woman, he knew, and a man. He growled at the man when he passed behind him. The instructor had them both move away immediately. Finn didn't move toward either, just let everyone know he was not comfortable. I felt like such a terrible owner Though right after that he went right up to the instructor who was using crutches, then she dropped board and he ran right up to it like do you want me to pick this up?
There is a CGC test once the class finishes, but I don't think we will take it. I cried a bit on the way home since I was really looking forward to taking the exam. I don't think it is fair to make him put him through that. He doesn't want people to approach and touch him and I don't think I can change that. So I guess we will just continue on with our Noseworks. He loves that class, is very comfortable in it, and does really well. At home he will bark at people who come, but I can toss his ball and he decides that means they are okay and ignores them or tries to get them to throw it for him. So if that is what he is comfortable with I can live with it.
Thanks to any who read just wanted to get that off my chest.
During the last class we had to walk around through a crowd of two people. One woman, he knew, and a man. He growled at the man when he passed behind him. The instructor had them both move away immediately. Finn didn't move toward either, just let everyone know he was not comfortable. I felt like such a terrible owner Though right after that he went right up to the instructor who was using crutches, then she dropped board and he ran right up to it like do you want me to pick this up?
There is a CGC test once the class finishes, but I don't think we will take it. I cried a bit on the way home since I was really looking forward to taking the exam. I don't think it is fair to make him put him through that. He doesn't want people to approach and touch him and I don't think I can change that. So I guess we will just continue on with our Noseworks. He loves that class, is very comfortable in it, and does really well. At home he will bark at people who come, but I can toss his ball and he decides that means they are okay and ignores them or tries to get them to throw it for him. So if that is what he is comfortable with I can live with it.
Thanks to any who read just wanted to get that off my chest.