AKC - Canine Good Citizen Testing Day

Service Description

AKC Canine Good Citizen® Testing Event Join us for a comprehensive AKC Canine Good Citizen® test, where we'll evaluate your dog on all 10 key points of the certification: 1. **Accepting a Friendly Stranger:** Evaluator approaches and pretends to shake hands with the handler, but does not touch the dog. 2. **Sitting Politely for Petting:** Evaluator pets the dog; the dog must show no shyness or resentment. 3. **Appearance and Grooming:** Evaluator inspects the dog, lightly combs or brushes, and examines the ears and each front foot. 4. **Out for a Walk:** Handler takes the 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; the dog may show casual interest but should not jump up. 6. **Sit and Down on Cue/Staying in Place:** Handler shows the dog can sit and down on cue, then chooses one position, leaves the dog, and walks to the end of a 20 ft. line before returning. 7. **Coming When Called:** With the dog on a 20 ft. line, the handler walks out 10 ft. and calls the dog. 8. **Reaction to Another Dog:** Two handlers with dogs approach each other, pretend to shake hands (hands 6-12” apart), exchange pleasantries, then move on. 9. **Reaction to Distractions:** Various distractions are presented; the dog may not panic or show aggression. 10. **Supervised Separation:** The handler goes out of sight for 3 minutes while the dog is held on a 6-ft. leash by an evaluator. **Event Details:** - Each participant will spend about 15 minutes for their test. - Each test costs $25, regardless of passing or failing. - All prep information is in the photo below. For more details and a step-by-step guide, check this link: AKC Canine Good Citizen Training-https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/step-step-cgc-training/

Contact Details

• Tolonen Family Pet, Farmington Road, Farmington, MI, USA

  248.912.5302

  thedoglady.mi@gmail.com