Get Canada Kennel Club Application For Canine Good Neighbour Evaluator 2023-2025

You and your dog may retake the Canine Good Citizen test as many times as you need. On test day, if you and your dog fail only one test, the evaluator may retest that one skill at the end of the testing period.

The CGC tests are split up into three levels: CGC, CGC-U, CGC-A. The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) is the first step and evaluates basic obedience. The Canine Good Citizen Urban test (CGCU) evaluates obedience in an urban environment.

HOW IT WORKS: The evaluator approaches the dog and handler and greets the handler in a friendly manner, ignoring the dog. The evaluator and handler do a pretend handshake (hands not touching) and exchange pleasantries. The dog must show no sign of resentment or shyness.

CGC Testing It is important to make sure your dog is ready to pass before taking the CGC, so you don't have to take the test more than once (see CGC Prep and Evaluation above). Each CGC test is $20. In addition, the American Kennel Club will charge $20 to process your test form and provide a final certificate.

Required Supplies for CGC Test Day ing to the AKC Evaluator Guide, handlers must supply a collar or harness, and a leash on test day: “All tests must be performed on leash. Dogs should wear well-fitting buckle or slip collars (including martingales) made of leather, fabric, or chain.

The processing fee is $25. You will receive the CGC certificate, you may use the suffix “CGC” after the dog's name, and CGC will be added to the dog's title record. The dog must be registered or listed with AKC (an AKC number, PAL, or AKC Canine Partners) CGC certificate only.

The course itself lasts 6 weeks to cover the 10 behaviors needed to pass the test. The training should last more than 6 weeks though to ensure your dog is completely ready and able.

CGC Testing It is important to make sure your dog is ready to pass before taking the CGC, so you don't have to take the test more than once (see CGC Prep and Evaluation above). Each CGC test is $20. In addition, the American Kennel Club will charge $20 to process your test form and provide a final certificate.

If you're training for the CGC test, you really care about your pup and want to further that relationship. This test is sometimes the most difficult for some dogs to pass. It's especially hard for dogs with any separation anxiety.