AKC EVALUATIONS OFFERED

The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)  The CGC Program is a two-part program that is designed to: 1) teach responsible dog ownership to owners, and 2) certify dogs that have the training and behaviors needed to be reliable, well-behaved members of their families and communities.   

Dogs who pass the CGC test should be under good control and be safe around people and other dogs. The purpose of the CGC Program is to ensure that our favorite companion, the dog, can be a respected member of the community because it has been trained to be well behaved in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs.

Six (6) 1-hour classes, in a group class setting, are offered for $140 for the course, or if you just need the evaluation, the cost is $20, Pass or Fail.

Please complete the following form for evaluation:  https://form.jotform.com/250234350572146  

1) Dog stands, sits or lies down and waits under control, 

2) Walks on a loose leash in a natural situation (not in a ring) — does not pull, 

3) Walks on loose leash through a crowd, 

4) Dog walks past distraction dogs present; does not pull, 

5) Sit — stay in small group (3 other people with dogs), 

6) Dog allows person who is carrying something (backpack, computer bag, etc.) to approach and pet it, 

7) “Leave it.” Dog walks by food and follows owner instructions, “Leave it.”, 

8) Down or sit stay — distance (owner’s choice), 

9) Recall with distractions present (coming when called).  Handler goes out 20–ft. (off center) and calls dog, and 

10) Dog will sit or stand stay (owner’s choice) while owner enters/exits a doorway or narrow passageway. Owner calls dog through door when ready. 

Six (6) 1-hour classes, in a group class setting, are offered for $140 for the course, or if you just need the evaluation, the cost is $20, Pass or Fail.

Please complete the following form for evaluation:  https://form.jotform.com/250234350572146  

AKC URBAN CANINE GOOD CITIZEN 

(CGCU) Evaluation: AKC Urban CGC requires that the dog demonstrate CGC skills and beyond in a setting that includes traffic, crowds, noises, smells and other distractions that are present in a city or town. As with Canine Good Citizen, AKC Urban CGC is a 10-step test of skills that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Urban CGC title.  
 

Urban CGC is a public access test that demonstrates dogs are well-behaved and well-trained when in public settings. The Urban CGC test can be used by dog- friendly business (e.g., lodging, retail, transportation, public facilities) to recognize and accept dogs with good manners.

Test Items

1. Exit/enter doorway with no pulling in dog-friendly buildings. Exit building to start test, additional Public buildings items are below. 

2. Walk through a crowd on a busy urban sidewalk.

• People come toward the dog from 1-ft. away
• Tolerate distractions (people wearing hats, coats, men,      women, etc).

3. Appropriate reaction to city distractions. This includes movement, noises, and walking on a variety of surfaces. Examples:

• Noises: horns, sirens, construction noise, etc.
• Moving objects: skateboard, bike, carts, person running
• Surfaces: concrete, grass, grates, plastic tarp, wet      sidewalk

4. Crossing street: Stop at corner, stand or sit to wait and cross with no pulling (on leash, with owner). Crosses street under control.

5. Ignore food on sidewalk. (Dropped food, or cups, bags, cans, in which food was wrapped).

6. Person walks up and pets the dog. May be carrying an item such as a small dog in a bag, a computer bag, etc. Person does not put the bag down to pet the dog.

7. Public Building (that is dog friendly). Walks under control in building (slick surface, carpeted floor). Down stay (3 min) in lobby or outdoor area, or waits while owner has a meal or snack.

8. Stairs, steps, or elevator under control.

• Steps (at least 3 – up and down)
• Elevator (Enters under control, exits, rides under      control)

9. Housetrained for apartment, condo, city living. Owner may verify this item. Evaluator may also observe in public buildings, or have observed in training classes.

10. Transportation. Owner’s choice depending on transportation needs.

• Car. Enters/exits, remains under control during the      ride. (Crate? Seatbelt?)
• Subway. Small dog in bag for ride. (large dogs are not      always permitted; know and abide by the Transit Policies in your area).

Six (6) 1-hour classes, in a group class setting, are offered for $140 for the course, or if you just need the evaluation, the cost is $20, Pass or Fail.

Please complete the following form for evaluation:  https://form.jotform.com/250234350572146  

Many people have an issue with their dog pulling on the leash and they have no idea how to stop that.

We offer a 45 minute to 1 hour experience to show you how to properly walk your dog on leash.

Your leash MUST be either 4' or 5' in length.  NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES WILL BE ALLOWED !!!

$15 covers one (1) dog and one (1) handler.

Please complete the following form for Leash Walk class:  https://form.jotform.com/250234350572146  

The Evaluation to become a Certified Therapy Dog with the Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. includes the basic obedience commands along with working alongside wheelchairs, crutches, canes, and walkers.

Cost of classes is determined on the level of training the dog already has.

Evaluations are $40, Pass or Fail.

Please complete the following form for evaluation:  https://form.jotform.com/250234350572146  

 Dog evaluations must be administered by a Certified Animal Behaviorist, Certified Dog Trainer, Certified Obedience Instructor, or AKC approved Evaluator. Dogs must pass the Love on a Leash® Control Evaluation, regardless of other testing or certification obtained elsewhere. 

Cost of classes is determined on the level of training the dog already has.

Evaluations are $40, Pass or Fail.

Please complete the following form for evaluation:  https://form.jotform.com/250234350572146