Certified Evaluation & Preperation

“ AKC CGC is a ten-skill training program that’s open to all dogs–purebred and mixed breed–that focuses on teaching the basics of good manners and obedience, instilling the values of responsible ownership, and strengthening the bond between you and your dog at home and out in the community." -AKC

Test Requirements

✓ None

Test Items

1. Accepting a friendly stranger

2. Sitting politely for petting

3. Appearance and grooming

4. Walking on a loose leash

5. Walking through a crowd

6. Sit and down on cue and staying in place

7. Coming when called

8. Reaction to another dog

9. Reacting (or not reacting) to a distraction

10. Supervised separation

“AKC Community Canine test is conducted in real life situations." -AKC

Test Requirements

✓Registered or listed with AKC (AKC number, PAL, or AKC Canine Partners number).

✓Already have a Canine Good Citizen award/title on record.

Test Items

1. Dog stands, sits or lies down and waits under control while the owner..

2. Walks on a loose leash in a natural situation and does not pull.

3. Walks on loose leash through a crowd.

4. Dog walks past distraction dogs present; does not pull.

5. Sit-stay in small group (two other people with dogs, total of 3 people, 3 dogs in group).

6. Dog allows person who is carrying something to approach and pet it.

7. “Leave it.” Dog walks by food and follows owner instructions, “Leave it.”

8. Down or sit stay — distance.

9. Recall with distractions present.

10. Dog will sit or stand stay.

"This test is administered in a place where there are cars, streets to be crossed, noises, and fast-paced distractions." -AKC

Test Requirements

✓Must already have a CGC certificate or title on record at AKC.

✓Must have an AKC number of one of 3 types: AKC registration number, PAL number, or AKC Canine Partners number.

Test Items

1. Exit/enter doorway with no pulling in dog-friendly buildings.

2. Walk through a crowd on a busy urban sidewalk.

3. Appropriate reaction to city distractions.

4. Crossing street under control.

5. Ignore food on sidewalk.

6. Person walks up and pets the dog. May be carrying an item.

7. Public Building (that is dog friendly). Walks under control in building (slick surface, carpeted floor). Down stay (3 min) in lobby or outdoor area, or waits while owner has a meal or snack.

8. Stairs, steps, or elevator under control.

9. House trained for apartment, condo, city living.

10. Transportation. Owner’s choice depending on transportation needs.

Attendance in our AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class with the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test at the end of the course.

Test Items

Owner Behaviors:

1. Maintains puppy’s health (vaccines, exams, appears healthy)

2. Owner receives Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge

3. Owner describes adequate daily play and exercise plan

4. Owner and puppy attend at least 6 classes by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator

5. Owner brings bags to classes for cleaning up after puppy

6. Owner has obtained some form of ID for puppy-collar tag, etc.

Puppy behaviors:

7. Free of aggression toward people during at least 6 weeks of class

8. Free of aggression toward other puppies in class

9. Tolerates collar or body harness of owner’s choice

10. Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)

11. Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy

Virtual Home Manners (VHM) helps you to get started on training your dog to acquire practical skills at home, and it is natural segue into AKC Canine Good Citizen® in-person training

Register your dog with the American Kennel Club.

Evaluation

VHM evaluation will be conducted by video self-submission dog(s) performing the 10 skills from the VHM Check List.

Rates

1 Test Submission

$50 First Dog

+ $25 Each Additional Dog

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AKC CGC prep is offered through our Intermediate and advanced Group Classes.

Evaluations are scheduled on a periodic basis. Check our Class Registration page for updates on our next scheduled evaluations.

Rates

1 Evaluation - 1 Dog: $35.00-$55.00