We are VERY Excited to introduce the AKC Community Canine 6 week class here at Top Dog!
The very first week will be inside of the Top Dog training center inside of Westmoreland mall the class will be split between the mall and the business section behind the mall.
What is AKC Community Canine?
AKC Community Canine is the advanced level of AKC’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program.
As with CGC, AKC Community Canine has a 10-step test of skills that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Community Canine title. This is a title that appears on the dog’s title record at AKC.
The Setting
All skills on the test are tested on leash. The AKC Community Canine (CGCA) test may be done in a class, at shows, in pet stores or in the community. When the test is administered in community settings such as at a business or special event, evaluators must have the necessary approval of the business owners, etc.
While Canine Good Citizen tests are simulations of real world skills, (e.g., dog/handler walks through a “crowd” of evaluators in a ring), the goal of AKC Community Canine is to test the dog’s skills in a natural setting. For example, rather than the dog being tested in a ring, in AKC Community Canine, the “walks through a crowd” test item will involve the dog walking through a real crowd at a dog show, on a busy sidewalk, in a therapy dog setting, or at a training club.
Requirements
To earn the AKC Community Canine title, dogs must meet the following two requirements:
1. The CGC test and the AKC Community Canine test 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.
2. Must have an AKC number of one of 3 types (AKC registration number, PAL number, or AKC Canine Partners number). All dogs, including mixed breeds, can get an AKC number. The reason for the AKC number requirement is that this is how we create titles at AKC; we attach the titles to the dog’s number. For more information on getting an AKC number, see:
http://images.akc.org/cgc/number.pdf
We have eight spots available for this class. This six week class is $200 per student. These classes are non-transferable and nonrefundable. Waivers must be signed the first day of class by each parent.
A $50.00 dollar deposit is required for holding your space and is nonrefundable, but will go towards your class balance.
What you need for class:
Shoes that tie securely to your feet
Poop bags
Portable water bowl & water
Cooling mat
Backpack (optional)
Please send us a message to secure your spot along with your dogs name.
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