CGC

The purpose of the CGC Test is to ensure your dog can be a respected member of the community because it is trained and conditioned to act mannerly in the home, in public places and in the presence of other dogs.  The program offered by AKC (American Kennel Club) embraces both purebred and mixed-breed dogs.  Before performing these requirements, the dog's owner must present a current rabies certificate. You can go to http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfm for more detailed information on training your dog for this test.

The ten tests the dog must pass are:

         1.    Accepting a friendly stranger

         2.    Sitting politely for petting

         3.    Appearance and grooming

         4.    Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)

         5.    Walking through a crowd

         6.    Sit and down on command and Staying in place

         7.    Coming when called

         8.    Reaction to another dog

         9.    Reaction to distraction

        10.   Supervised separation

Requirements: Dogs must be current on all vaccinations
All other requirements as outlines by the AKC  (see above information)                

Overview:       Students to receive the tools necessary to complete AKC Canine Good Citizenship Certification.

Objectives:     In this course, students will:

1. Have had reviewed and practiced all elements necessary for completion of AKC CGC certification.
2. Have a firm understanding of the importance of each element
3. Student will have the tools necessary, through homework assignments, to practice outside of the class environment with their pet further re-enforcing the elements required to succeed in testing.