Description: .Handlers and dogs will learn the skills necessary for passing the AKC Canine Good Citizens test. The test consists of ten skills:: accepting a friendly stranger, sitting politely for petting; welcoming being groomed and examined, permitting someone, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner to examine them; being under control while walking on a leash; demonstrating that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and under control in public places; responding to the handler’s commands to sit, down; come when called on leash from a distance of ten feet; demonstrating that the dog can act politely around other dogs when two handlers and their dogs approach each other and exchange pleasantries and continue on for about 10 feet; handling common distractions, and demonstrating that the dog can be left with a trusted person and maintain training and good manners. The class will culminate in a CGC test for an award of an AKC CGC title, should the handler wish to participate in the program. Additional testing fees will apply. Prerequisite: Basic Obedience II or instructor approval. Equipment: Brush, comb, buckle collar or slip collar, 6' leash. . Instructor: Kay Pedersen
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Canine Good Citizen Test - What is the CGC Test?Click _
Therapy Dog Test November 7 What is TDI Certification? Click here
