AKC COMMUNITY CANINE TEST
Advanced Canine Good Citizen (the “CGCA” title)
AKC Community Canine is the advanced level of the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program. Dogs who pass the AKC Community Canine test earn the official AKC Community Canine title that is designated by the letters “CGCA” (Advanced CGC) on the dog’s title record. The Canine Good Citizen tests are most often tested in a ring and situations are simulated (e.g., 3 helpers serve as a “crowd”); the AKC Community Canine test is done in real situations including at shows, classes, and in the community. This is a 4-week class.
Prerequisites: In order to earn the title, your dog must be registered or listed with AKC (AKC number, PAL, or AKC Canine Partners number) and already have a Canine Good Citizen award/title on record. Contact us if you have questions before registering.
Skills taught in the class include:
- Sitting or lying down and waiting under control
- Walking on a loose leash in a natural situation
- Walking on a loose leash through a crowd
- Walking past distraction dogs
- Sit–stay in a small group
- Allowing a person who is carrying something to approach and be petted
- “Leave it.”
- Down- or sit-stay at a distance
- Coming when called with distractions present
- Doorway etiquette
