AKC's Canine Good Citizen Testing

 The
Stratford Animal Rescue Society will be offering AKC's Canine Good
Citizen Testing by a Certified Evaluator, from 10am-12pm and 2pm-5pm on
Saturday October 12th, 2013 on Paradise Green(Huntington Rd & Main
Street), 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.


You can find a CGC Prep Class by visiting the AKC website: http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/ .

 

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