What is the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Training?

CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs that have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the CGC test receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club and as of January 1, 1999, they are automatically recorded in the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Archive.

The 10 step exam:

Test Item 1: Accepting a friendly stranger

Test Item 2: Sitting politely for petting

Test Item 3: Appearance and grooming

Test Item 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)

Test Item 5: Walking through a crowd

Test Item 6: Sit and down on command -staying in place

Test Item 7: Coming when called

Test Item 8: Reaction to another dog

Test Item 9: Reaction to distraction

Test Item 10: Supervised separation

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