Is your dog a Canine Good Citizen?
Saturday 6 March 2010 Follow Me Dog Training LLC will be testing for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test.
Location: Tuckahoe YMCA in Richmond VA, come to the back fields and you will see us!
Time: Testing begins at 10am and we will be done by 1pm.
What to bring: A brush for your dog, a leather or nylon lead, make sure your dog is wearing a flat buckle or slip collar, bags to pick up after your dog, water.
Cost: To take the test $10. If you pass and wish to send away for your certificate, the AKC charges $8
What is the Canine Good Citizen test?: This 10 part test is structured around the foundation of good manners the American Kennel Club feels your dog should have to be a healthy part of the community.
- Accepting a friendly stranger
- Sitting politely for petting
- Appearance and grooming
- Out for a walk (loose leash walking)
- Walking through a crowd
- Sit & down on command/staying in place
- Coming when called
- Reaction to another dog
- Reaction to distractions
- Supervised separation
To find out more about the AKC CGC program and test go here: http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/program.cfm
Tags: AKC CGC, American Kennel Club, Canine Good Citizen, Follow Me Dog Training LLC, Richmond VA