CGC test and fur saver collar?

I think that should be okay, because it's technically a slip collar, right? I use a prong on Nico for everyday walking, though he doesn't need it (it's more for back up in case a situation arises). On flat collars, if he's really really excited about something, like a dog is charging us, he will sometimes pull a bit. We'll be taking the test soon, so I was wondering what I was going to use.

I'm thinking of getting a martingale with chain loop, or using a fur-saver. If not then I guess I can use a choke chain - how is that not a training collar??

Definitely interested in what others will say.

<span style="color: #3366FF"><span style='font-size: 14pt'>AKC</span></span>Equipment
All tests must be performed on leash. Dogs should wear well-fitting <span style="color: #FF0000">buckle or slip collars</span> made of leather, fabric, or chain. Special training collars such as pinch collars, head halters, etc. are not permitted in the CGC test. We recognize that special training collars may be very useful tools for beginning dog trainers, however, we feel that dogs are ready to take the CGC test at the point at which they are transitioned to regular collars.
The evaluator supplies a 20-foot lead for the test. The owner/handler should bring the dog's brush or comb to the test.

<span style="color: #3366FF"><span style='font-size: 14pt'>TDI</span></span>
Additional Rules for TDI Testing
<span style="color: #FF0000">1. Dogs must be tested on a plain buckle collar or harness.</span> Training collars, training harnesses, halties, or any other corrective devices are not permitted during testing or visiting as a TDI registered Therapy Dog.

I`ve always taken the 2 tests together so we had to use a flat collar.

I guess it depends on the evaluator. I could not have one on Cody. I had the fursaver on him and they said nope, that is not allowed. Luckily I had another collar with me (because I expected this) and I had to have him wear that.
Take another collar with just in case.
Also, our third leg for the CD, the judge asked me about the fur saver "What is that" and the she said, oh I am not sure if that is allowed. But they let me go with it.

I just spoke with my trainer friend and she really just wants me to show up with his flat collar (should be fine, the chain collar is more for ME to feel better, lol). She also told me the evaluator requires chain collars to be clipped on the dead ring. Oh well

I wasn't planning on the CGC, not training for it specifically, but my friend is having an evaluator out this week to test other dogs, so I might as well because I know he can do it! I just wish I could do all three dogs, but she said there wouldn't be enough time I will have to wait until next time for Sasha (my previously crazy fear-aggressive rescue) and Ruger (recent adoptee who is just a big doofy puppy).

So excited!

I am an approved evaluator. As a testor, I would accept a Fur Saver and it would not have to be on the dead ring. There is nothing in the guidelines (rules) that says it has to be on the dead ring when referring to a slip collar.

Any evaluator demanding otherwise, is not following the AKCs rules for the CGC IMO of course

Heck, I remember sevreal years ago testers actually allowing prong collars! I wish people would follow the guildelines better *sigh*

Your fur saver should be allowed with no requirements as to where the leash was attatched, just so long as it is attatched!

So, it just depends on if my evaluator knows the rules....?

Jeeez....

Guess we could bring along a copy of the rules, but that won't endear us to the evaluator any, huh?

Thanks everyone.