The AKC Urban CGC evaluates a dog's abilities beyond basic obedience in real-world urban environments, including traffic, crowds, noises, smells, and other distractions commonly found in cities or towns. Similar to the Canine Good Citizen test, it consists of 10 steps that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Urban CGC title, which is recorded in the dog's AKC title record.
This test serves as a measure of a dog's behavior and training in public settings. It demonstrates that dogs are well-behaved and properly trained to navigate urban environments. The AKC Urban CGC can also be utilized by dog-friendly businesses such as lodging, retail, transportation, and public facilities to acknowledge and welcome dogs with good manners.
To attain the AKC Urban CGC (CGCU) title, dogs must fulfill the following criteria:
1. They must already possess a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate or title recorded at AKC. If both the CGC and CGCU tests are taken on the same day, both forms should be submitted together in one envelope to AKC. This ensures that the CGC is applied to the dog's record prior to the CGCU.
2. They must have an AKC number of one of three types: AKC registration number, Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) number, or AKC Canine Partners number. All dogs, regardless of breed mix, are eligible to receive an AKC number. This requirement is necessary because AKC titles are linked to the dog's number.
There is no age limit for dogs taking the AKC Urban CGC test. The CGC test and Urban CGC may be taken on the same day. However, when taken on the same day, both forms should be sent to AKC in one envelope so the CGC can be entered first.
AKC Urban CGC Test Items
To pass the CGCU test, dogs must pass all 10 items of the test.
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
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.
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 Urban Good Citizen form along with a fee of $30.00*.
3. The AKC will then process your paperwork and award your title and certificate.
For more information and the required AKC forms, please go to: https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-urban-canine-good-citizen/
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