The AKC Canine Good Citizen Test & Certification program is a wonderful way to demonstrate that your dog has good manners and is a well-behaved member of the community.

The AKC CGC test evaluates dogs in various real-life situations, assessing their obedience, temperament, and social skills. It is designed to showcase dogs that are well-behaved at home and in public settings.

Passing the CGC test is a great achievement for both you and your dog, and it opens the door to many exciting opportunities, such as therapy dog work, advanced training, and participation in dog sports.

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  • To schedule your AKC CGC test, please contact us directly, and we will assist you in arranging a suitable time for your evaluation.

  • The AKC CGC test typically lasts about 20 to 30 minutes, allowing sufficient time for evaluation and assessment of your dog's behavior and obedience skills.

  • During the test, you, your dog, an evaluator, and a stranger/witness will be present. Additionally, a distraction dog will also be included to simulate real-life scenarios and assess your dog's responses.

  • 1. Accepting a friendly stranger: Your dog will be tested on how they react when approached by a friendly stranger.

    2. Sitting politely for petting: This evaluates whether your dog can sit calmly while being petted by a stranger.

    3. Appearance and grooming: Your dog should demonstrate basic grooming and care habits, such as allowing someone to touch their ears and paws.

    4. Out for a walk (walking on a loose leash): This assesses how well your dog walks on a loose leash, without pulling or straining.

    5. Walking through a crowd: Your dog will need to navigate through a crowd of people without becoming overly anxious or aggressive.

    6. Sit, down, and stay on command: Your dog will be tested on their ability to follow basic commands, including sit, down, and stay.

    7. Coming when called: This evaluates your dog's recall ability, testing whether they come to you when called, even from a distance.

    8. Reaction to another dog: Your dog should be able to remain calm and polite when encountering another dog.

    9. Reaction to distraction: This tests your dog's ability to remain focused and composed in the presence of distractions.

    10. Supervised separation: Lastly, your dog will be evaluated on how they handle being left with a stranger for a brief period.