How do I get a Canine Good Citizen certificate?

How do I get a Canine Good Citizen certificate?

To receive a CGC certificate, your dog must pass a 10-part test.

1. Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger.
2. Test 2: Sitting politely for a petting.
3. Test 3: Appearance and grooming.
4. Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead).
5. Test 5: Walking through a crowd.
6. Test 6: Sit and down on command and staying in place.

How much does the CGC test cost?

The price of training for CGC varies from trainer to trainer. On the average, 6-weeks of classes are about $100, with the CGC test given at the end of the session for no additional fee. Any fees paid for training stay with your local trainers.

How do you become a AKC certified evaluator?

To become an AKC CGC Approved Evaluator, you need to meet a few basic qualifications:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Have at least 2 years of experience working with owners and their dogs.
3. Have experience working with a variety of breeds and sizes of dogs.
4. Must not be currently suspended from AKC privileges.

What are the requirements for CGC?

Canine Good Citizen Test

• Greets a friendly stranger.
• Sits politely for petting.
• Welcomes being groomed, brushed; allows paws and ears to be handled.
• Walks as directed on a loose leash.
• Moves politely through a crowd.
• Sits, lies down, and stays in place on command.
• Comes when called.
• Behaves politely around other dogs.

How many times can you take the CGC test?

You and your dog may retake the Canine Good Citizen test as many times as you need. On test day, if you and your dog fail only one test, the evaluator may retest that one skill at the end of the testing period.

Is the CGC test hard?

Completing and passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test is difficult for both dog and pet owner. To pass the CGC test, you have to do all 10 steps completely successfully. The three most difficult steps are Sitting Politely For Petting, Reaction To Another Dog and the dreaded Supervised Separation.

Is the CGC a title?

CGC as a Title. You will receive the CGC certificate, you may use the suffix “CGC” after the dog’s name, and CGC will be added to the dog’s title record. The dog must be registered or listed with AKC (an AKC number, PAL, or AKC Canine Partners) CGC certificate only.

Can a CGC evaluator test their own dog?

Canine Good Citizen Evaluators should avoid any situations, which appears to be a conflict of interest. Evaluators may not test dogs they own in the CGC test.

What is a CGC evaluator?

AKC Approved CGC Evaluators administer the CGC, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and AKC Community Canine programs. Some evaluators offer one or two levels of CGC, others offer training and/or testing on all three levels. AKC Approved CGC Evaluators (who also administer AKC S.T.A.R.

How do I certify my dog as a therapy dog?

There are three basic steps involved in certifying a therapy dog:

1. Adopt a dog that has the appropriate demeanor and intelligence to serve as a therapy dog.
2. Train the dog to provide comfort and support to others, including in group settings at a variety of locations.

How old does a dog have to be to take the CGC test?

There is no age limit for the CGC test. A dog is never too old to be a good citizen. Puppies who have completed all immunizations and boosters may be tested, however, because we know that behavior and temperament can change over time, when puppies pass the CGC test, owners should have them re-tested as adults.

How old is Canine Good Citizen?

What do you need to get AKC CGC title?

For owners wishing to receive an AKC CGC Title once their dog passes the test, they will need to complete the title application form which is provided by the evaluator.

Is the AKC’s CGC program a good program?

The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program is rapidly becoming recognized as the standard of behavior for dogs in our communities.

How can I get my Dog a CGC?

There are a few ways to find an evaluator. You can contact an individual CGC Evaluator or an AKC club that offers CGC testing and training to see if they have any upcoming tests. Find classes or trainers CGC is not the same as a therapy dog program, but many therapy programs require the CGC award before accepting pups into their class.

Why is the Canine Good Citizen ( CGC ) program important?

That’s why we created the Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) program: a two-part course designed to help you and your dog be the best you can be–together. Since 1989, over 1 million dogs and their owners have participated in CGC, mastering ten basic skills that instill confidence and good manners in and out of your home.