I was so proud of the dogs that participated in our first Canine Good Citizenship test in class last Sunday (January 3rd, 2010). More than half the dogs that were tested by evaluator, Lezle Stein passed on their first try. All were pit bulls, proving once again, it’s all about the owner and how educated the owner is, not the dog. One dog really surprised me, even though Jay J didn’t pass, as a puppy under a year, he hit every mark except the “out of sight” challenge.
His guardian, Gerardo asked for our help so that he can keep his puppy. This is part of our Operation Safety Net Program. He is a terrific dog owner who is keeping Jay J very social, bringing him to class every week, socializing him with other dogs and people including nieces and nephews.
Like many of the young dog owners in our class, he wants to learn how to offer his puppy the best start in life. Check out this wonderful photo of a very smart and social puppy, Jay J.