LOOKING TO GET YOUR DOG A CGC CERTIFICATION??

CLEVELAND ALL BREED TRAINING CLUB WILL BE HOSTING A CGC TEST

All are welcome!!

Click on flyer at end of table for details on registration, cost and other data!

CGC TEST ITEMS

1. Accepting a friendly stranger – Evaluator approaches, shakes hands with handler. Does not touch dog.
2. Sitting politely for petting – Evaluator pets dog, dog must show no   shyness or resentment.
3. Appearance and grooming – Evaluator inspects dog, combs or brushes lightly, examines ears and each front foot.
4. Out for a walk – Handler takes dog for a short walk including right turn, left turn about turn and stop.
5. Walking through a crowd – Dog and handler walk close to several people; dog may show casual interest but not jump up.
6. Sit and down on command/Staying in place – Handler shows dog can do sit and down, chooses a position, leaves dog, goes to end of 20 ft. line and returns immediately.
7. Coming when called – With dog still on 20 ft. line from Test 6, handler walks out 10 ft. and calls the dog.
8. Reaction to another dog – Two handlers and dogs approach, shake hands, exchange pleasantries, move on. Dogs can show casual interest.
9. Reaction to distractions – Distractions are presented; dogs may not panic or show aggression.
10. Supervised Separation – Handler goes out of sight for 3 min. Dog is held on 6 ft. leash by an evaluator.

For more information go to:

https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/who-can-participate/

Canine Good Citizen (CGC)