Canine Good Citizen Program
Canine Good Citizen Program
In 1989, The American Kennel Club (AKC) instituted the Canine Good Citizen Program. Dogs do not have to be AKC registered to participate in the Canine Good Citizen Program, though it is the AKC that certifies dogs that complete the program. Upon certification, dogs are able to get a special tag that proclaims them as having passed the program. Owners oftentimes also append the initials CGC after their dog’s name once they have become certified.
To become certified, a dog must pass an evaluation that consists of ten objectives. All objectives must be passed for certification to be awarded.
1. Accepting a friendly stranger.
2. Sitting politely for petting.
3. Allowing basic grooming procedures.
4. Walking on a loose lead/leash.
5. Walking through a crowd.
6. Sitting and lying down on command and staying in place.
7. Coming when called.
8. Reacting appropriately to another dog.
9. Reacting appropriately to distractions.
10. Calmly enduring supervised separation from the owner.
Having your dog certified through this program shows many things, but above all it insures that your dog is a dog that can be taken anywhere.
Apr 04, 2008 | | Obedience