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Therapy Dog Testing - Cirra passed!!!
« on: August 24, 2007, 03:55:42 pm »
We wanted to let everyone know that Cirra passed her TDI tests with both of us yesterday.  She was not perfect however good enough to pass.  Her temperament is fabulous for therapy work - her heeling - well, she's a Pyr.  We are very excited!!! 

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« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2007, 04:10:18 pm »
YEA CIRRA!  ;D ;D ;D ;D WAY TO GO PRETTY GIRL!  ;D ;D ;D ;DShe's going to be a fantastic TD!  :-*

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Re: Therapy Dog Testing - Cirra passed!!!
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2007, 06:42:38 pm »
Well of course she passed she is beautiful and smart!!

Congratulation s!!

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Re: Therapy Dog Testing - Cirra passed!!!
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2007, 11:06:07 am »
Congratulation s!!  She will be a wonderful TD and I'm sure that she'll bring a smile and comfort to many people.   ;D  :-*  It's wonderful that you are doing this! 

As far as needing to heel goes, I think that she was just thinking for herself and decided that she really didn't need to do such a thing anyway.  She probaby figures that she's learned all of the important stuff, who needs to heel anyway.  LOL   ;)  ;D   Please give the sweet girl a big hug for me!
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Re: Therapy Dog Testing - Cirra passed!!!
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2007, 11:45:36 pm »
Way to go Cirra! You are sure to bring joy to all the people you see as a TD.

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Re: Therapy Dog Testing - Cirra passed!!!
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2007, 11:55:03 pm »
Congrats!! TD dogs do such wonderful work.

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« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2007, 03:01:14 am »
WAY COOL!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: Therapy Dog Testing - Cirra passed!!!
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2007, 07:45:21 am »
 Congratulation s!!!!!!!! ;D ;Dand welcome to TD work

I didn't know that heel was part of the test.Only walking on a loose lead.As long as they aren't pulling or dragging you across the room.Besides it is the team the both of you working together that gets the pass.

So Momma did good too.You need congrats as well because whether you know it or not now.you will find that you become invisible and it will be all about Cirra.

Mom's can take this well though and I hope that you have fun with this new adventure.
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Re: Therapy Dog Testing - Cirra passed!!!
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2007, 02:23:10 pm »
Thanks for everyone's kind words.  There are a very limited number of therapy dog tests in our area so the pressure was on.  Cirra is ready to start visiting and we will begin as soon as we get her certification from TDI.  We have had to wait for her to mature enough to control her exuberance when greeting.  Heeling is not part of the test - it is loose leash walking.  I just called it heeling however  Cirra can and will heel when she is in the mood - Pyrs. Cirra is very social and friendly.  She just loves everybody and we think that she will really enjoy therapy work. She does seem to be a "smile machine". 

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« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2007, 04:11:52 pm »
Yayyyyyyy Cirra! That is awesome news! Congratulation s to y'all!

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« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2007, 09:33:08 pm »
 ;DCongratulatio ns to BOTH of you!!!;D  You'll do great work together.  Can't wait to see the pics.
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Re: Therapy Dog Testing - Cirra passed!!!
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2007, 05:03:31 am »
We wanted to let everyone know that Cirra passed her TDI tests with both of us yesterday.  She was not perfect however good enough to pass.  Her temperament is fabulous for therapy work - her heeling - well, she's a Pyr.  We are very excited!!! 

LOL! Very funny! We had the same issue...the TDI evaluator told me to work on heeling a little bit. It's not like Pyrs can't walk on loose leash... it's just that when they decide to stop, they do and you have to drag  them around until they change their stubborn mind  ;D Other than that they are so calm and assertive ;)
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Re: Therapy Dog Testing - Cirra passed!!!
« Reply #12 on: August 28, 2007, 12:58:53 am »
Go Cirra! You're Rosie's idol!
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Re: Therapy Dog Testing - Cirra passed!!!
« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2007, 02:07:53 am »
Congratulation s Cirra. I knew you'd pass you test with flying colors.
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Re: Therapy Dog Testing - Cirra passed!!!
« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2007, 02:54:33 pm »
Congratulation s to both of you!  All of your work has paid off and will continue to pay off when you start your therapy visits.


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