Canine Good Citizen
 

The American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test is given to both purebred and mixed breed dogs.  To pass this test, a dog must be mannerly and well-behaved, and demonstrate confidence and control.

The CGC Test includes the following ten exercises, whose links provide demonstration videos.

1. Accepting a Friendly Stranger

2. Sitting Politely for Petting

3. Appearance and Grooming

4. Out for a Walk (Walking on a Loose Lead)

5. Walking through a Crowd

6. Sit and Down on Command / Staying in Place

7. Coming When Called

8. Reaction to Another Dog

9. Reactions to Distractions

10. Supervised Separation

The  American Kennel Club has more information about the CGC Test. 

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST is available on the following days and locations:

Date:     December 4, 2011
Where:  Newtown Neighborhood Park
Time:     8:30 a.m. to noon
Cost:     $5  (all proceeds to be donated to the Hawaiian Humane Society)

Date:     December 7, 2011
Where:  Heeia Neighborhood Park
Time:     7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost:     $5  (all proceeds to be donated to the Hawaiian Humane Society)

For details about the administration of these tests, contact Art or Betty Fujinaka.
 

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