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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