If your child feels more independent, she might also feel more
confident around strangers.
Early socialization goes a long way to making them more
confident around strangers, and is especially important for this breed.
Not exact matches
A CGC dog must accept a friendly
stranger, sit politely for petting, welcome being groomed and examined, walk on a loose leash, walk through a crowd, sit down and stay on command, come when called, behave politely
around other dogs, be
confident when faced with unexpected noises and other distractions, and behave with someone other than its owner.
So, before you even begin to think about getting ready to try and obtain a certification, you first need to have a common sense idea as to whether you think this dog is going to do good
around people who might act strangely;
strange smells (such as sick people, chemicals);
strange sights (wheelchairs, gurneys),
strange places (not all dogs are relaxed and
confident in new environments); etc..
They can be shy
around strangers, however.The Australian shepherd has a great deal of stamina and is loving, bold, alert,
confident, independent, smart and responsive.
I truly had a hard time envisioning and feeling
confident that it wouldn't look
strange for bar stools to wrap
around one end of the bar.