The Stratford Animal Rescue Society will be offering AKC's Canine Good Citizen Testing by a Certified Evaluator, from 10am-12pm and 2pm-5pm during our annual Fall Festival on Saturday October 12th, 2013 on Paradise Green in Stratford. The Canine Good Citizen Program (CGC) was developed by the AKC to stress responsible pet ownership on the pet parents part and basic good manners. All dogs who pass the 10-Step CGC test can receive an official certificate from the American Kennel Club.
Please bring your dog on a 6ft leash and a non-training collar to the test. The cost for the test is $20.00 and a portion of the proceeds benefit animals impounded at the Stratford Animal Control Facility.
This is a pass/fail test, that can be taken more than once and is used as a foundation for many other activities, such as agility, performance and advanced training. CGC Testing is also the first step for many therapy dogs that work in hospitals, nursing homes, veterans homes and a variety of other volunteer opportunities.
The benefits of training reach far beyond the bond between you and your dog. Having a CGC certification gives you a chance to help others as well as educate and continue learning.
Some dogs who are entered in CGC tests will have completed CGC classes or basic obedience classes. Owners who have trained their dogs themselves may also have their dogs tested. Clubs and training programs in almost every city can provide CGC training to owners and dogs who need to learn a few more skills before taking the test.
$20.00 to take the test
You can find a CGC Prep Class by visiting the AKC website:http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/
