[lhczth]

I did my first CGC in 1999 and we have always been able to use a slip collar. The martingale collars and harnesses (non restrictive) are newer additions.

 

[KZoppa]

The benefits of a CGC are if you rent, it's something to show your dog is good natured and you put in the time to work with your dog on basic manners. It's often times a stepping stone to bigger things in terms of training. My pet lines female has her CGC certificate. My working line male will hopefully have his by the end of the year. If your insurance company takes issue with certain breeds, a CGC could help them view your dog more favorably.

 

[mycobraracr]

I've done CGC's with fur savers and choke chains on dead rings.

 

[Pax8]

I've done CGC's with fur savers and choke chains on dead rings.

Yeah, those are counted under slip collars. As long as they are on the dead ring, they are allowed.

 

[robk]

Question on this subject. Isn't the CGC a required prerequisite to participate in other AKC events? I participate in IPO with my dogs but was considering doing some AKC obedience stuff too, for the fun of it, but was under the impression we had to get the CGC first.

 

[wyoung2153]

Question on this subject. Isn't the CGC a required prerequisite to participate in other AKC events? I participate in IPO with my dogs but was considering doing some AKC obedience stuff too, for the fun of it, but was under the impression we had to get the CGC first.

Good question, I'm curious too.

 

[martemchik]

Question on this subject. Isn't the CGC a required prerequisite to participate in other AKC events? I participate in IPO with my dogs but was considering doing some AKC obedience stuff too, for the fun of it, but was under the impression we had to get the CGC first.

No you don't.

The only "required" titles are the CD to move onto CDX and CDX to go to UDX. Same with the RA (Rally novice) title to move onto the other ones.

They've got some "optional title classes" now, like the BN...but you don't need it to go onto the CD.

The CGC was just recently turned into a title, either for more money, or just to make people excited to have letters after their dog's name. It's also probably the first time the AKC has done a good job marketing a thing to the "regular pet world" and getting people excited about doing things with their dogs. It's almost like a first step into the world of dog shows.

 

[wyoung2153]

ok good to know. Thank you Martemchik

 

[lhczth]

The CGC was just recently turned into a title, either for more money, or just to make people excited to have letters after their dog's name. It's also probably the first time the AKC has done a good job marketing a thing to the "regular pet world" and getting people excited about doing things with their dogs. It's almost like a first step into the world of dog shows.

$$$$$$$

Used to be that the certificate and little things to put on your jacket (for the life of me I can't think of what it is called) was given when you received the CGC. Then the AKC started charging for the both. Now for even more money you can have that CGC put on your pedigree. $$$$$$$

 

[Liesje]

Yep, the only CGC certificate I've ever bought was for Coke, since that's the only thing he'll ever earn, dog training wise and yes we worked hard for it!

 

[lhczth]

Patch. They used to give out a patch with CGC on it. LOL Knew I would remember eventually. Darn CRS.

 

[wyoung2153]

Interesting.. thank you all for your input! I can see how they marketed that for the "average" pet owner. It seems that's the one thing they know of when it comes to certificates. Pretty cool regardless.

Talked with the facility and I can come on the day of their group test and pay $15 for the test. BUT I know we need to work on some things, especially with me not being able to use a prong. Not that he is unruly, just not perfect on the flat.. gives us something to work on.

How would you guys suggest working on the meeting someone with a dog without him wanting to break and meet them?