get your k9 a akc canine good citizen (cgc) title

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The CGC Program aims to recognize well-behaved dogs both at home and within society. Emphasizing responsible pet ownership for owners and fundamental good manners for dogs, it offers a 10-step CGC test. Dogs that successfully complete the test are awarded a certificate by the American Kennel Club.

The CGC award serves as a prerequisite for numerous therapy dog groups. Certain homeowner’s insurance providers are endorsing CGC testing, while a growing number of apartments and condos mandate that resident dogs pass the CGC test. Furthermore, the CGC Program encompasses the AKC CGC Responsible Dog Owner Pledge.

The CGC test and the AKC Community Canine test may be taken on the same day. 

Begin by training your dog the following 10 steps: 

• Accepting a friendly stranger
• Sitting Politely for Petting
• Appearance and Grooming
• Out for a Walk (walking on a loose lead)
• Walking Through a Crowd
• Sit & Down on Command and Staying in Place
• Coming When Called
• Reaction to Another Dog
• Reaction to a Distraction
• Supervised Separation

Visit the American Kennel Club website for more information.

Once your dog can perform the 10 required tricks, video them. You can either combine the  videos into one video that you upload to YouTube or you can send 10 individual videos to K9 Titles. You can also send videos via Facebook

• Please keep each trick video under 20 seconds (or a combined total video time of less than 3 min)
• You can send videos or link to videos via text or email. 

Once you have videos of your dog performing the tricks required, it is time to contact K9 Titles via text or email.  them. You can either combine the  videos into one video that you upload to YouTube or you can send 10 individual videos to K9 Titles. 

• Please keep each trick video under 20 seconds (or a combined total video time of less than 3 min)
• You can send videos or link to videos via text or email. 
• Include your name & contact information, dogs' registered name  & AKC registration number, and breed.
• Send a picture of your dog for record keeping (please note: these may also be used for advertising purposes)

Now that K9 Titles has your information,  we will evaluate your video.

 1. After watching the video, once the dog passes, the Evaluator will send the combined Checklist/Video Verification Form to the dog owner. The Evaluator will also send a copy of this form to AKC.

2. The dog owner will send to AKC:
a)the Checklist/Video Verification, and
b) the Canine Good Citizen form along with a fee of $25.00*.  ( If you elect to have the official AKC CGC title listed on your dog’s title record, you would remit payment of $25.00 (per dog) directly to the AKC with a copy of your passing exam sheet. If you elect to have the CGC certificate only, you would then remit payment of $15.00 (per dog) to the AKC with a copy of your passing exam sheet.

3. The AKC will then process your paperwork and award your title and certificate.

*  Please note: The CGC test and the AKC Community Canine test may be taken on the same day. 

For more information and the required AKC forms, please go to:https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/

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