*****Upcoming CGC Evaluation*****
*****5-26-12 @ 12:00 p.m.*****
Practice Date:::5-13-12 @ 3:00 p.m.

*****Upcoming CGC Evaluation*****
*****7-21-12 @ 12:00 p.m.*****
Practice Date:::7-8-12 @ 3:00 p.m.

*****Upcoming CGC Evaluation*****
*****9-15-12 @ 12:00 p.m.*****
Practice Date:::9-2-12 @ 3:00 p.m.

*****RSVP Required*****

***Note***

This is an outdoor activity so dress accordingly.

Call 660-281-8242 for information if the weather looks as though it will interfere.

Canine Good Citizen
We conduct the Canine Good Citizen Evaluation in strict accordance w/ the AKC guidelines as stated in several of our training class booklets and as stated in the AKC's CGC curriculum.

Students/Clients that have taken a class or had private instruction with us are welcome to take the CGC evaluation at anytime.   However, you MUST fill out an application form and return it to us so that we can schedule appropriate time for giving the evaluation.    If you have attended a Puppy Class (not Puppy Night), Basic Obedience Class or Level 1 - 3 Training Class or their equivalent in private training in the last 6 months, we will keep you posted as to the next scheduled evaluation.
There will be a $15.00 charge for the initial CGC Evaluation.
Completion of all 10 steps of the evaluation w/ gain you your CGC paper work to be mailed into the AKC for recording and to purchase your genuine AKC CGC certificate.      You will receive from us a Pettis County K9 Academy / CGC Award collar tag & a Pettis County K9 Academy CGC certificate to show off your accomplishment
Additional AKC/CGC collar tags are available through the AKC.
If you're dog does not complete all 10 steps satisfactorily, we will know what needs to be worked on and will reschedule another test at no additional charge.

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The Canine Good Citizen Program is a program developed by the American Kennel Club to ensure that your dog can be a respected member of the community.     To receive the CGC certificate, dogs take a 10 item Canine Good Citizen test.     The dogs must satisfactorily complete all 10 items to receive the CGC certificate.
The 10 items are::
1.  Accepting a friendly stranger.
The dog must show no signs of resentment or shyness, must not break position or try to go  to the "stranger".
2.   Sit politely for petting.
The dog must sit at its handlers side and allow a stranger to pet it without showing shyness or resentment.
3.   Appearance and grooming.
The dog must allow a stranger to examine it and perform a light brushing.   The evaluator will inspect the dog to determine if it is clean and groomed.
4.   Out for a walk (walk on loose lead).
Simply demonstrates that the handler has control of the dog.    Dog must walk with the handler and respond to changes in direction.
5.   Walking through a crowd:
Shows that the dog can move about through pedestrian traffic and is under control in public places without jumping or straining on the leash.
6.   Sit & Down on command - Staying in place.
Simply shows that the dog has had training and responds to the handlers command to sit, down and stay.
7.   Coming when called.
The dog must come when called from a distance of 10 ft.
8.   Reaction to another dog.
This item shows that the dog can behave politely around other dogs.
9.   Reaction to distraction.
This item shows that the dog has confidence when faced w/ distracting situations, strange noises, strange objects & people doing strange things.
10.   Supervised separation.
Demonstrates that the dog can be left w/ a trusted person (vet, groomer, etc.) and maintain good manners.

A dog must be old enough to have had their rabies vaccination before they can receive the CGC certificate.      No dogs "fail" the CGC evaluation.     If they don't qualify for the certificate, it simply means that there are areas of training that need more work and the evaluation may be retaken at a later date.
For more information on the Canine Good Citizen Program,  click HERE.