What age for a CGC

mycobraracr · 02-08-2012, 04:12 PM

I'm not sure where this fit. I was just wondering what age can your dog go for a CGC? Thanks

GatorDog · 02-08-2012, 04:34 PM

AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program

"There is no age limit for the CGC test. A dog is never too old to be a good citizen. Puppies who have completed all immunizations and boosters may be tested, however, because we know that behavior and temperament can change over time, when puppies pass the CGC test, owners should have them re-tested as adults."

EJQ · 02-08-2012, 04:48 PM

Your dog can it's CGC at any age. If your dog is a puppy you need to wait until it has had all of its inoculations before you join a class. Other than that, they are never too old to learn.

mycobraracr · 02-08-2012, 04:53 PM

Thanks! After I posted this I looked it up

Sorry to waste your time.

GatorDog · 02-08-2012, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycobraracr

Thanks! After I posted this I looked it up

Sorry to waste your time.

No need to apologize!

**lhczth** · 02-08-2012, 05:02 PM

I have found that most puppies aren't ready for the CGC though we had one just manage to pass at 5.5 months. I recommended that she redo the test after her pup was an adult. Most of the dogs that come to our class and run through my tests are over a year.

mycobraracr · 02-08-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lhczth

I have found that most puppies aren't ready for the CGC though we had one just manage to pass at 5.5 months. I recommended that she redo the test after her pup was an adult. Most of the dogs that come to our class and run through my tests are over a year.

Thank you for the input. My puppy will be 5 months next week so I am looking into things I "can" do now.

Chicagocanine · 02-08-2012, 05:29 PM

If you want to do something now you could do the STAR Puppy evaluation:
Welcome to the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program!

mycobraracr · 02-08-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chicagocanine

If you want to do something now you could do the STAR Puppy evaluation:
Welcome to the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program!

Hmm, that is a thought. I am currently active in my local schutzhund club. So we are doing something. I just thought that a CGC would also be good to have.

02-08-2012, 04:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
mycobraracr Master Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 520	What age for a CGC I'm not sure where this fit. I was just wondering what age can your dog go for a CGC? Thanks

02-08-2012, 04:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
GatorDog Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,017	AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program "There is no age limit for the CGC test. A dog is never too old to be a good citizen. Puppies who have completed all immunizations and boosters may be tested, however, because we know that behavior and temperament can change over time, when puppies pass the CGC test, owners should have them re-tested as adults." __________________ -Alexis Aiden vom HausDaka - CGC, TT, BH

02-08-2012, 04:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
EJQ Knighted Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: New York State Capital Region Posts: 2,350	Your dog can it's CGC at any age. If your dog is a puppy you need to wait until it has had all of its inoculations before you join a class. Other than that, they are never too old to learn. __________________ ARABELLE vom Garringer CGC, TDI BRYNNA vom Garringer AKC STAR PUPPY, CGC, TDI AHREN vom Garringer (crossed over December 30, 2011) B'ELANNA vom FlaglerHaus CGC, SAR (crossed over March 4, 2011) MISSY (crossed) MERCEDES (crossed) DION (crossed)

02-08-2012, 05:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
lhczth Administrator & LOTR Addict Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 11,698	I have found that most puppies aren't ready for the CGC though we had one just manage to pass at 5.5 months. I recommended that she redo the test after her pup was an adult. Most of the dogs that come to our class and run through my tests are over a year. __________________ Lisa Clark Zu Treuen Händen Working German Shepherd Dogs *South Michigan SchH and Police Club*

02-08-2012, 05:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,518	If you want to do something now you could do the STAR Puppy evaluation: Welcome to the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program! __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

02-08-2012, 04:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
mycobraracr Master Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 520	Thanks! After I posted this I looked it up Sorry to waste your time.

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