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Canine Good Citizens Testing (CGC)
GCOC offers the Canine Good Citizenship
test twice a year, the week after the spring classes end, and the week
after the fall classes end. For anyone that has just finished completing
any level dog training course, you may take the test for $5.00;
otherwise, the price is $10.00. The test is pass/fail. If your dog must
pass all 10 parts of the test in order to pass. If your dog does not
pass you will know what area(s) you need to concentrate on. You can take
the test again, the next time GCOC offers the CGC. There is no limit to
the number of times that you can take the test.
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Upcoming Schedule
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CGC
Classes, 4 weeks, Wednesday nights at 7:30
p.m. beginning May 14, concluding with CGC
test on June 11. Cost $75. Class size
limited to 8.
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CGC
Test Only, Wednesday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m.,
$10. Test limited to 25 dogs.
Contact
Phyllis Beasley for more information |
The CGC
certification program is open to all dogs.
Both purebred and mixed breeds
are welcome.
There is no maximum age. Dogs must be old enough to
have received all necessary immunizations. Proof of
immunization will be required on the day of the test.
The Canine Good
Citizen test is made up 10 separate test (Stations) that
stresses basic good manners for dogs. The task
include:
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Test 1: |
Accepting a friendly stranger
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Test 2:
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Sitting politely for petting |
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Test 3: |
Appearance and grooming |
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Test 4: |
Out for a walk (walking on a
loose lead)
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Test 5:
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Walking through a crowd |
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Test 6:
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Sit and down on command and
Staying in place |
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Test 7:
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Coming when called |
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Test 8:
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Reaction to another dog |
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Test 9:
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Reaction to distraction |
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Test 10:
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Supervised separation |
The AKC believes
a responsible owner is as important as a well behaved dog.
Thus
before taking the Canine Good Citizen test, the owners will
be asked sign the Responsible Dog Owners Pledge. By signing
the pledge, owners agree to take care of their dog's health
needs, safety, exercise, training and quality of life.
Owners also agree to show responsibility by doing things
such as cleaning up after their dogs in public places and
never letting dogs infringe on the rights of others.
For successfully
completing each station and submitting the completed
application the dog will earn an official certificate from
the AKC and can use the title CGC and the end of their
registered name.
Other Links
AKCs
CGC Page
CGC Test Items
Canine Good Citizen Test
by Chris Wallen
The Canine Good Citizen Test
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