CONGRATULATIONS TO CLIENT CODY AND HIS NOW SERVICE DOG, WEIMARANER “GUNNER”!!  THEY PASSED THE PUBLIC ACCESS TEST!!

Cody suffers from medical conditions in which he requires an “alert” from Gunner.  He also suffers from mobility issues.

Trainer Letty writes:

“The Public Access Test with Cody and Gunner took place at Target and Panera at the Forum.  They are an absolutely wonderful team.  Cody and Gunner were a true pleasure to work with.  I have suggested that we should work on a bit more on mobility with Gunner after the Public Access Test.

CONTROLLED UNLOAD OUT OF VEHICLE:

Gunner did not try to leave vehicle until given release command.
Gunner waited in the vehicle until released.* Yes
Gunner waited outside the vehicle under control. Yes
Gunner remained under control while another dog was walked. Yes

APPROACHING THE BUILDING:

Relative heel position, not straining or forging.
Gunner stayed in relative heel position. Always
Gunner was calm around traffic.* Yes
Gunner stopped when Cody came to a halt. Always

CONTROLLED ENTRY THROUGH A DOORWAY

Gunner waited quietly at the door until commanded to enter.* Yes
Gunner waited on the inside until able to return to heel position.* Yes

HEELING THROUGH THE BUILDING

Gunner was within the prescribed distance of Cody. Always
Gunner ignored the public, remaining focused on Cody. Always
Gunner readily adjusted to speed changes. Always
Gunner readily turned corners–did not have to be tugged or jerked to change direction. Always
Gunner readily maneuvered through tight quarters. Always

SIX FOOT RECALL ON LEAD

Gunner responded readily to the recall command–did not stray away, seek attention from others, or trudge slowly.* Yes
Gunner remained under control and focused on Cody.* Yes
Gunner came within the prescribed distance of Cody.* Yes
Gunner came directly to Cody.* Yes

SITS ON COMMAND

Gunner responded promptly to the command to sit. Always
Gunner remained under control around food–not trying to get food and not needing repeated corrections.* Yes
Gunner remained composed while the shopping cart passed–did not shy away, show signs of fear, etc.* Yes
Gunner maintained a sit-stay while being petted by a stranger.* Yes

DOWNS ON COMMAND

Gunner responded promptly to the command to down. Always
Gunner remained under control around the food–not trying to get food and not needing repeated corrections.* Yes
Gunner remained in control while the child approached – child should not taunt Gunner or be overly dramatic.* Yes

NOISE DISTRACTIONS

If Gunner jumps, turns, or shows a quick startle type reaction, that is fine. Gunner should not show fear, aggression, or continue to be affected by the noise.

Gunner remained composed during the noise distraction.* Yes

RESTAURANT

Gunner is unobtrusive and out of the way of patrons and employees as much as possible.* Yes
Gunner maintained proper behavior, ignoring food and being quiet.* Yes

OFF LEAD

When told to drop the leash, the team maintained control and Cody got the leash back in position.* Yes

DOG TAKEN BY ANOTHER PERSON

Another person can take Gunner’s leash and Cody can move away without aggression or undue stress on the part of Gunner.* Yes

CONTROLLED EXIT

Gunner stayed in relative heel position. Always Gunner was calm around traffic.* Yes
Gunner stopped when Cody came to a halt. Always

CONTROLLED LOAD INTO VEHICLE

Gunner waited until commanded to enter the vehicle. Yes
Gunner readily entered the vehicle upon command. Yes

TEAM RELATIONSHIP

When Gunner did well, Cody praised Gunner. Always
Gunner is relaxed, confident, and friendly. Always
Cody kept Gunner under control. Always
Cody was prepared with proper working materials and equipment in case of an access confrontation (laws, etc.). Yes

PASS TEST: Yes – 100%!!”