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PetPALS SPP #9
SPP Test 9. Supervised Separation This test demonstrates that if you leave your animal with a trusted person it will maintain its training and good manners. The youth will leave the animal with the evaluator and go out of sight for 3 minutes. The evaluat ...
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PetPALS SPP #8
SPP Test 8. Reaction to Distractions This test demonstrates that the animal is confident at all times when faced with common distracting situations. This test requires one sound distraction and one visual distraction. Both distractions must be some type ...
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PetPALS SPP #7
SPP Test 7. Reaction to a Neutral Dog This test demonstrates that the animal can behave politely around a dog, and not show any fear of the dog. Evaluators must use a dog that will not scare or threaten the test animal. The dog must walk quietly by the ev ...
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PetPALS SPP #6
SPP Test 6. Sit and Down on Command. Staying in Place. This test demonstrates that the animal will respond to commands and remain in position until released. For the Sit and Down on Command test the animal will be handed to a stranger or the evaluator. Th ...
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PetPALS SPP #5
SPP Test 5. Walking Through a Crowd This test demonstrates that the 4-H PetPALS team can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under control with the animal in public places. A crowd is made up of three or more people, with at least one person ...
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PetPALS SPP #4
SPP Test 4. Out for a Walk This test demonstrates that the 4-H member is in control of the animal. The evaluator sets up a course that includes a left turn, right turn, and an about turn, with at least one stop in between and one at the end. Cats must we ...
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PetPALS SPP #3
SPP Test 3. Appearance and Grooming This test demonstrates that the animal welcomes being groomed and examined, and will allow someone to do so. It also shows the owner’s care, concern, and sense of responsibility. The 4-H’er holds their pet as in Tests ...
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PetPALS SPP #2
SPP Test 2. Sitting Politely for Petting This test demonstrates that the animal will allow petting when it is with its handler. The 4-H member is holding her pet as in Test 1. The evaluator walks up to the team, pets the animal on the head and body, and t ...
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PetPALS SPP #1
SPP Test 1. Accepting a Friendly Stranger This test demonstrates that the 4-H PetPALS team can properly greet people. The 4-H member is holding her pet, with the pet wearing a harness and on a leash. The evaluator approaches the 4-H member, they shake han ...
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PetPALS CGC #10
https://ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/ohio-4-h-petpals/testing-requirements/cgc-10
CGC Test Item #10. Supervised Separation This test demonstrates that if you leave your dog with a trusted person it will maintain its training and good manners. The evaluator will hold the leash of the dog while the handler goes out of sight for 3 minutes ...