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What is a Canine Good Citizen
Started in 1989, the CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the CGC test receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club and as of January 1, 1999, they are automatically recorded in the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Archive.
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Joining the GCDOC Obedience Program!
At the end of the Advanced Obedience Class there is usually a CGC test held.
Your dog can receive their first title from the American Kennel Club!
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To receive the CGC award, dogs take the 10 item Canine Good Citizen Test.
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Test 1.
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Accepting a Friendly Stranger
Demonstrates that the dog will allow a stranger to approach his handler without
exhibiting resentment or shyness and that he will not break position. |
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Test 2.
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Sitting Politely for Petting
Demonstrates the dog will allow a stranger to approach and pet him without showing shyness or resentment. |
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Appearance and Grooming
Determines that the dog is clean and well-groomed, has up-to-date vaccinations and licenses. Demonstrates that the dog will welcome being groomed and examined, and will permit a stranger such as a veterinarian or someone other than the owner to do so. |
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Out for a Walk (walk on a loose leash)
Demonstrates the handler is in control while out for a walk. The handler and dog will be asked to execute a series of halts and turns during which the dog must remain on the handler's left side. |
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Test 5. |
Walking Through a Crowd
Demonstrates that the dog would have no trouble moving through pedestrian traffic. |
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Sit and Down on Command/Staying in Place
Demonstrates the dog has had some formal training and will respond to the handler's commands. |
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Coming When Called
Demonstrates the dog has had some formal training and will respond to the handler's commands. |
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Test 8. |
Reaction to Another Dog
Demonstrates the dog's proper behavior while in the presence of other dogs. |
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Test 9. |
Reactions to Distractions
Demonstrates the dog's confidence when faced with distracting conditions. The evaluator will choose two distractions from the CGC guidelines. |
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Test 10. |
Supervised Separation
Demonstrates the dog's training and good manners when left alone for three minutes. |
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