Farm Dog Certification

[bradl]

I assume Dempsey served on the advisory board for this program

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The AKC is pleased to announce a new program called the Farm Dog Certified (FDC) test. Dogs will work through a series of 12 exercises that represent situations they may come across in a farm environment, and must display trainability, self-control, confidence and trust in their owner throughout the experience.

About the Test

The test is a non-competitive pass/fail evaluation designed to assess the overall conduct of a dog. The dog must demonstrate self-control when exposed to livestock and other unique sights, sounds and scents.  The dog should exhibit confidence and a willingness to comply with instructions when confronted with a variety of situations within farm type surroundings. For more information about the test exercises, visit the Farm Dog Certified Test page in the Events section here. 

http://www.akc.org/news/farm-dog-certified-test

[bradl]

I also assume a City Dog Certification can't be far behind. 

[hheldorfer]

I believe both Dempsy and Elsie spearheaded the effort to establish this certification.  The first evaluation involves 'calf tending'. 

[Dempsy's Mom]

How cool is that!  Demps and Els are in!

[Autumn & Lola]

Just send in a video compilation, Lori. Tell them Demps and Els are too busy tending and managing the farm to pretend to tend and manage a farm. That cert will be in the mail.

[hheldorfer]

3 hours ago, Autumn & Lola said:

Just send in a video compilation, Lori. Tell them Demps and Els are too busy tending and managing the farm to pretend to tend and manage a farm. That cert will be in the mail.

Another idea:  During the off-season on the farm (if there is one), Demps and Els could make a little extra cash by teaching FDC classes!

[Malcolm's Dad]

Yep this does look like the work of Dempsy and Elsie. The certification papers may have their paw prints on them.