Cgc

SBENJA · 07-30-2012, 07:50 PM

What is a CGC, how do you get it, what are the requirements to get it?

New dog owner

llombardo · 07-30-2012, 07:57 PM

You can start by reading this...

AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program

selzer · 07-30-2012, 08:22 PM

10 tests. A little elementary obedience, a little temperament, a test of basic socialization -- how does your dog do in the big bad world.

A dog with good temperament should be able to pass with a little training, SIT, DOWN, STAY, COME, HEEL.

A dog who is less confident with people or has issues with dogs can generally be conditioned to pass with a little more work, more socialization, more training, more familiarity in more situations.

It can mean a lot or nothing, in that sometimes it can open doors to other training, apartments, insurance, and more often it really is no more than a certificate. But I think it is a good goal for every dog-owner to achieve with every dog. I have three that I still need to get it done with. One girl could probably take it tomorrow and pass, one after a couple of classes, one might not get there until she is 11 -- hard to say.

**MaggieRoseLee** · 07-30-2012, 09:36 PM

It's a great general test to work through because it's a bit of training plus socialization to work through to earn it. Love earning a title for my dog that is fun to go to classes for too!

SBENJA · 07-31-2012, 07:13 AM

Does your dog have to be AKC to do this?

WVGSD · 07-31-2012, 10:45 AM

No, mixed breed and rescued purebreds are eligible for the CGC certificate. As of January 1, 2013 the Canine Good Citizen test will result in an AKC "title" versus just the current certificate.

If your dog is not AKC registered, you can get a Purebred Alternative Listing through the AKC if the dog is purebred. There is also a mixed breed program now through AKC, so many more options than previously available.

Jazmeena · 07-31-2012, 10:50 AM

If you are wanting to get it, contact your local dog club. Our "local" club is an hour away, but that is the only place around us that does testing. They actually have a class and test at the end of the class. For us, nonmembers, they will charge $5.00 to test our girl. Some places require the CGC in order to go to Agility and/or some of the sports training classes. Don't know if we will do anything like that with our Angel, but the CGC is something we can work for, and to be honest, keeps us motivated to keep training!!!

SBENJA · 07-31-2012, 06:51 PM

Thank you all, this has been very helpful.

bethany.cole2013 · 01-16-2013, 09:45 PM

So what exactly are the tests that are involved in the CGC test?

**Cassidy's Mom** · 01-16-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bethany.cole2013

So what exactly are the tests that are involved in the CGC test?

http://images.akc.org/pdf/cgc/GK9GC1.pdf

07-30-2012, 07:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
SBENJA New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 12	Cgc What is a CGC, how do you get it, what are the requirements to get it? New dog owner

07-30-2012, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
llombardo Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,932	You can start by reading this... AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program __________________ Misty- Samoyed Mix Tannor- Golden Retriever CGC Robyn- German Shepherd CGC Cats-Thunder, Harley, Miley, Bandit, and Ferah RIP Boo..Black Lab "A dog is the only thing on this earth that loves you more than he loves himself."

07-30-2012, 08:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
selzer Crowned Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denmark, Ohio Posts: 20,811	10 tests. A little elementary obedience, a little temperament, a test of basic socialization -- how does your dog do in the big bad world. A dog with good temperament should be able to pass with a little training, SIT, DOWN, STAY, COME, HEEL. A dog who is less confident with people or has issues with dogs can generally be conditioned to pass with a little more work, more socialization, more training, more familiarity in more situations. It can mean a lot or nothing, in that sometimes it can open doors to other training, apartments, insurance, and more often it really is no more than a certificate. But I think it is a good goal for every dog-owner to achieve with every dog. I have three that I still need to get it done with. One girl could probably take it tomorrow and pass, one after a couple of classes, one might not get there until she is 11 -- hard to say. __________________ RIP Arwen, CD RN CGC RIP Whitney, RN CGC Jenna, RN CGC & Babs, CD RA CGC HIC (not AKC) Heidi, RA CGC & Tori, RN CGC SG3 Odessa, SchH1, Kkl1, AD Ninja, RN CGC & Milla, RN CGC Joy, Star Puppy, RN CGC Dolly CGC & Bear Gretta Hepzibah

07-30-2012, 09:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 24,183	It's a great general test to work through because it's a bit of training plus socialization to work through to earn it. Love earning a title for my dog that is fun to go to classes for too! __________________ MACH3 Bretta Lee Wildhaus MXG MJG MXF MFB TQX HIT CGC TC Glory B Wildhaus AX, AXJ, XF "*It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious."* - Oscar Wilde

07-31-2012, 10:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
WVGSD Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,231	No, mixed breed and rescued purebreds are eligible for the CGC certificate. As of January 1, 2013 the Canine Good Citizen test will result in an AKC "title" versus just the current certificate. If your dog is not AKC registered, you can get a Purebred Alternative Listing through the AKC if the dog is purebred. There is also a mixed breed program now through AKC, so many more options than previously available. __________________ Shannon Sabra - new GSD puppy - April 30, 2012 Max - rescue GSD - Dec 22, 2010 to March 7, 2012 Sable - rescue GSD - at the bridge

07-31-2012, 07:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
SBENJA New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 12	Does your dog have to be AKC to do this?

07-31-2012, 10:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jazmeena Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sw missouri Posts: 174	If you are wanting to get it, contact your local dog club. Our "local" club is an hour away, but that is the only place around us that does testing. They actually have a class and test at the end of the class. For us, nonmembers, they will charge $5.00 to test our girl. Some places require the CGC in order to go to Agility and/or some of the sports training classes. Don't know if we will do anything like that with our Angel, but the CGC is something we can work for, and to be honest, keeps us motivated to keep training!!!

07-31-2012, 06:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
SBENJA New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 12	Thank you all, this has been very helpful.

01-16-2013, 09:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
bethany.cole2013 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 165	So what exactly are the tests that are involved in the CGC test?

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