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Components Of The CGC Test
The Canine Good Citizen Test is a certification program that tests dogs in simulated
everyday situations in a relaxed atmosphere. It identifies and rewards dogs that have the
training and demeanor to be reliable family members as well as good-standing community
members. All dogs passing the Canine Good Citizen Test receive a certificate from the
American Kennel Club.
The purpose of the Canine Good Citizen Test is to ensure that our favorite companion, the
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
embraces both pure-bred and mixed-breed dogs.
Canine Good Citizen training is fun and useful. Through it, you and your dog will establish a
closer bond and your dog will have the added benefit of knowing how to please you. This
test of your dog's manners and training is not a competition and does not require that you
and your dog perform with precision.
The American Kennel Club urges all dog owners to participate in this program, thereby
assuring that our beloved dogs will always be welcomed and respected members of the
community.
Demonstrating Confidence and Control, The Dog Must Complete These Ten Steps:
Test 1: Accepting a Friendly Stranger
This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to approach it and speak to
the handler in a natural, everyday situation. The evaluator and handler shake hands and
exchange pleasantries. The dog must show no sign of resentment or shyness and must not
break position or try to go to the evaluator.
Test 2: Sitting Politely for Petting
This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to touch it while it is out
with its handler. While the dog is sitting at the handler's side, the evaluator pets the dog on
head and body only, then circles the dog and handler, completing the test. The dog must not
show shyness or resentment.
Test 3: Appearance and Grooming
This practical test demonstrates that the dog will welcome being groomed and examined and
will permit a stranger, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner, to do so. It
also demonstrates the owner's care, concern and responsibility. The evaluator inspects the
dog, then combs or brushes the dog and lightly examines the ears and each front foot.
Test 4: Out for a Walk (Walking on a loose leash)
This test demonstrates that the handler is in control of the dog. The dog may be on either
side of the handler, whichever the handler prefers. There must be a left turn, a right turn and
an about turn, with at least one stop in between and another at the end. The dog need not be
perfectly aligned with the handler and need not sit when the handler stops.
Test 5: Walking Through a Crowd
This test demonstrates that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under
control in public places. The dog and handler walk around and pass close to several people
(at least three). The dog may show some interest in the strangers, without appearing over
exuberant, shy or resentful. The handler may talk to the dog and encourage or praise the
dog throughout the test. The dog should not be straining at the leash.
Test 6: Sit and Down on Command/Staying in Place
This test demonstrates that the dog has training, will respond to the handler's command to sit
and down and will remain in place commanded by the handler (sit or down position,
whichever the handler prefers). The handler may take a reasonable amount of time and use
more than one command to make the dog sit and then down. When instructed by the
evaluator, the handler tells the dog to stay and walks forward the length of a 20-foot line.
The dog must remain in place, but may change positions.
Test 7: Coming When Called
This test demonstrates that the dog will come when called by the handler. The Handler will
walk 10 feet from the dog, turn to face the dog, and will call the dog. The handler may use
body language and encouragement to get the dog to come. handlers may choose to tell dogs
to "stay" or "wait" or they may simply walk away, giving no instructions to the dog as the
evaluator provides mild distractions (e.g. petting).
Test 8: Reaction to Another Dog
This test demonstrates that the dog can behave politely around other dogs. Two handlers
and their dogs approach each other from a distance of about 10 yards, stop, shake hands
and exchange pleasantries, and continue on for about 5 yards. The dogs should show no
more than a casual interest in each other.
Test 9: Reactions to Distractions
This test demonstrates that the dog is confident at all times when faced with common
distracting situations, such as the dropping of a large book or a jogger running in front of the
dog. The dog may express a natural interest and curiosity and may appear slightly startled,
but should not panic, try to run away, show aggressiveness or bark.
Test 10: Supervised Separation
This test demonstrates that a dog can be left alone, if necessary, and will maintain its training
and good manners. Evaluators are encourage to say something like, "Would you like me to
watch your dog?" and a person will hold the leash of the dog. The dog will be held for three
minutes and does not have to stay in position, but should not continually bark, whine, howl,
pace unnecessarily or show anything other than mild agitation or nervousness.
© 1997 American Kennel Club (Test updated 4/1/96)
RESOURCES
For More Information:
The American Kennel Club
Attn: Canine Good Citizen
5580 Centerview Drive, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27606
E-mail: info@akc.org
(212) 696-8276
(919)233-9767
(919) 854-0175
(919) 854-0176
FAX: (212) 696-8272
FAX: (919) 854-0151
The American Kennel Club
51 Madison Ave.
New York, NY
(212)696-8200
Books:
The Canine Good Citizen -- Every Dog Can Be One (2nd Edition)
Authors: Jack & Wendy Volhard
(Howell Books)
The Canine Good Citizen Test is a certification program that tests dogs in simulated
everyday situations in a relaxed atmosphere. It identifies and rewards dogs that have the
training and demeanor to be reliable family members as well as good-standing community
members. All dogs passing the Canine Good Citizen Test receive a certificate from the
American Kennel Club.
The purpose of the Canine Good Citizen Test is to ensure that our favorite companion, the
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
embraces both pure-bred and mixed-breed dogs.
Canine Good Citizen training is fun and useful. Through it, you and your dog will establish a
closer bond and your dog will have the added benefit of knowing how to please you. This
test of your dog's manners and training is not a competition and does not require that you
and your dog perform with precision.
The American Kennel Club urges all dog owners to participate in this program, thereby
assuring that our beloved dogs will always be welcomed and respected members of the
community.
Demonstrating Confidence and Control, The Dog Must Complete These Ten Steps:
Test 1: Accepting a Friendly Stranger
This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to approach it and speak to
the handler in a natural, everyday situation. The evaluator and handler shake hands and
exchange pleasantries. The dog must show no sign of resentment or shyness and must not
break position or try to go to the evaluator.
Test 2: Sitting Politely for Petting
This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to touch it while it is out
with its handler. While the dog is sitting at the handler's side, the evaluator pets the dog on
head and body only, then circles the dog and handler, completing the test. The dog must not
show shyness or resentment.
Test 3: Appearance and Grooming
This practical test demonstrates that the dog will welcome being groomed and examined and
will permit a stranger, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner, to do so. It
also demonstrates the owner's care, concern and responsibility. The evaluator inspects the
dog, then combs or brushes the dog and lightly examines the ears and each front foot.
Test 4: Out for a Walk (Walking on a loose leash)
This test demonstrates that the handler is in control of the dog. The dog may be on either
side of the handler, whichever the handler prefers. There must be a left turn, a right turn and
an about turn, with at least one stop in between and another at the end. The dog need not be
perfectly aligned with the handler and need not sit when the handler stops.
Test 5: Walking Through a Crowd
This test demonstrates that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under
control in public places. The dog and handler walk around and pass close to several people
(at least three). The dog may show some interest in the strangers, without appearing over
exuberant, shy or resentful. The handler may talk to the dog and encourage or praise the
dog throughout the test. The dog should not be straining at the leash.
Test 6: Sit and Down on Command/Staying in Place
This test demonstrates that the dog has training, will respond to the handler's command to sit
and down and will remain in place commanded by the handler (sit or down position,
whichever the handler prefers). The handler may take a reasonable amount of time and use
more than one command to make the dog sit and then down. When instructed by the
evaluator, the handler tells the dog to stay and walks forward the length of a 20-foot line.
The dog must remain in place, but may change positions.
Test 7: Coming When Called
This test demonstrates that the dog will come when called by the handler. The Handler will
walk 10 feet from the dog, turn to face the dog, and will call the dog. The handler may use
body language and encouragement to get the dog to come. handlers may choose to tell dogs
to "stay" or "wait" or they may simply walk away, giving no instructions to the dog as the
evaluator provides mild distractions (e.g. petting).
Test 8: Reaction to Another Dog
This test demonstrates that the dog can behave politely around other dogs. Two handlers
and their dogs approach each other from a distance of about 10 yards, stop, shake hands
and exchange pleasantries, and continue on for about 5 yards. The dogs should show no
more than a casual interest in each other.
Test 9: Reactions to Distractions
This test demonstrates that the dog is confident at all times when faced with common
distracting situations, such as the dropping of a large book or a jogger running in front of the
dog. The dog may express a natural interest and curiosity and may appear slightly startled,
but should not panic, try to run away, show aggressiveness or bark.
Test 10: Supervised Separation
This test demonstrates that a dog can be left alone, if necessary, and will maintain its training
and good manners. Evaluators are encourage to say something like, "Would you like me to
watch your dog?" and a person will hold the leash of the dog. The dog will be held for three
minutes and does not have to stay in position, but should not continually bark, whine, howl,
pace unnecessarily or show anything other than mild agitation or nervousness.
© 1997 American Kennel Club (Test updated 4/1/96)
RESOURCES
For More Information:
The American Kennel Club
Attn: Canine Good Citizen
5580 Centerview Drive, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27606
E-mail: info@akc.org
(212) 696-8276
(919)233-9767
(919) 854-0175
(919) 854-0176
FAX: (212) 696-8272
FAX: (919) 854-0151
The American Kennel Club
51 Madison Ave.
New York, NY
(212)696-8200
Books:
The Canine Good Citizen -- Every Dog Can Be One (2nd Edition)
Authors: Jack & Wendy Volhard
(Howell Books)
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