What does it take to be a CGC evaluator?
Must be at least 18 years of age. Have at least 2 years of experience working with owners and their dogs. Have experience working with a variety of breeds and sizes of dogs. Must not be currently suspended from AKC privileges.
How much does CGC training cost?
The price of training for CGC varies from trainer to trainer. On the average, 6-weeks of classes are about $100, with the CGC test given at the end of the session for no additional fee.
Is the CGC test hard?
Completing and passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test is difficult for both dog and pet owner. To pass the CGC test, you have to do all 10 steps completely successfully. The three most difficult steps are Sitting Politely For Petting, Reaction To Another Dog and the dreaded Supervised Separation.
How do I get CGC certified?
To receive a CGC certificate, your dog must pass a 10-part test.
- Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger.
- Test 2: Sitting politely for a petting.
- Test 3: Appearance and grooming.
- Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead).
- Test 5: Walking through a crowd.
- Test 6: Sit and down on command and staying in place.
Can a CGC evaluator test their own dog?
Canine Good Citizen Evaluators should avoid any situations, which appears to be a conflict of interest. Evaluators may not test dogs they own in the CGC test.
What is a Cpdt Ka in dog training?
CPDT- KA. Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA®) measures a broad range of knowledge and skills in ethology, learning theory, dog training technique, and instruction.
What comes after Canine Good Citizen?
After CGC
- AKC Community Canine. The AKC Community Canine program is all about ensuring you have a well-behaved dog while you’re out and about in the community.
- AKC Urban CGC.
- AKC Trick Dog™
- AKC Therapy Dog™
How many times can you take the Canine Good Citizen test?
You and your dog may retake the Canine Good Citizen test as many times as you need. On test day, if you and your dog fail only one test, the evaluator may retest that one skill at the end of the testing period. If you and your dog can demonstrate that you really do know that one skill, you’ll pass the CGC test.
How old is Canine Good Citizen?
Ages 6 months and older. Dogs must have completed a Puppy or Basic training class.
What age is Canine Good Citizen for?
There is no age limit for the CGC test. A dog is never too old to be a good citizen. Puppies who have completed all immunizations and boosters may be tested, however, because we know that behavior and temperament can change over time, when puppies pass the CGC test, owners should have them re-tested as adults.