How Much: $150
How Long: 4 weeks 1 hr class
Where: First Class is at Dakota Dog Park then we will visit different locations (Home Depot, Lowes, Wilco) depending on the skill level of the dogs.
Who: All dogs and puppies no matter what your skill level is.
The goal of this class is to start your journey towards the CGC and improve your skills!
What: Curriculum based. Each week we will introduce different tests and their expectations.
The test is included at the end of the four weeks.
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There are 4 tests your dog can take each with different curriculum. The class is focused on the CGC but if there is interest the other tests can be tried.
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The Three main tests are done with no treats and flat collars or simple harnesses
The Community Canine is done after the CGC
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$40 per class
AKC S.T.A.R Puppy*
6 Week Class followed by a test
Test items include:
Allows petting
Grooming
Walking on a Leash
Sit
Down
Stay
Come
Reactions to distractions
Stay with another person on the leash
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*This is the only test that requires a 6 week class. At this time I don't have the facilities to do this one
AKC Urban Canine
10 items are tested:
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Exit/enter doorway with no pulling in dog-friendly buildings.
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Walk through a crowd on a busy urban sidewalk.
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Appropriate reaction to city distractions. This includes movement, noises, and walking on a variety of surfaces.
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Crossing street: Stop at corner, stand or sit to wait and cross with no pulling (on leash, with owner). Crosses street under control.
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Ignore food on sidewalk. (Dropped food, or cups, bags, cans, in which food was wrapped).
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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.
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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.
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Stairs, steps, or elevator under control.
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Housetrained for apartment, condo, city living. Owner may verify this item. Evaluator may also observe in public buildings, or have observed in training classes.
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Transportation. Owner’s choice depending on transportation needs.
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Car. Enters/exits, remains under control during the ride. (Crate? Seatbelt?)
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Subway. Small dog in bag for ride. (large dogs are not always permitted; know and abide by the Transit Policies in your area).
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Dog friendly (enters/exits or allows to be put in/taken out) under control.
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AKC Canine Good Citizen
10 items are tested:
Accepting a Friendly Stranger
Sitting Politely for Greetings
Appearance and Grooming
Out for a Walk (loose leash)
Walking through a crowd
Sit, down, and stay
Come
Reactions to another dog
Reactions to distractions
Supervised Separation
AKC Community Canine
To earn the CGCA title, the dog must:
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be registered or listed with AKC (AKC number, PAL, or AKC Canine Partners number) and,
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already have a Canine Good Citizen award/title on record.
Dogs must pass all 10 items of the test to receive the CGCA title.
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Dog stands, sits or lies down and waits under control while the owner​ sits and has a snack or visits with another person (e.g., at a park)
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Walks on a loose leash in a natural situation (not in a ring) -- does not pull.​
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Walks on loose leash through a crowd:​
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Dog walks past distraction dogs present; does not pull.
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Sit -- stay in small group (3 other people with dogs).
Owners and dogs are in an informal circle/square while owners have a conversation.
Dogs are all on the owner's left side, on leash; 3 ft. apart. (At least 30 seconds) -
Dog allows person who is carrying something (backpack, computer bag, etc.) to approach and pet it.
"May I pet your dog?" (Item is placed on floor/ground before the person pets the dog) -
"Leave it." Dog walks by food and follows owner instructions, "Leave it."
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Down or sit stay -- distance (owner's choice).
Dog is on 20--ft line, owner walks away with back to dog, picks up an item (e.g., backpack, training bag, clipboard, folder etc.) placed on the floor/chair/ground by the evaluator and returns to the dog. -
Recall with distractions present (coming when called). Handler goes out 20--ft. **(off center) and calls dog.
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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.