Canine Good Citizen
The Canine Good Citizen Test is composed of 10 tests the dog must pass:
- Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger
- Test 2: Sitting politely for petting
- Test 3: Appearance and grooming
- Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)
- Test 5: Walking through a crowd
- Test 6: Sit and down on command and Staying in place
- Test 7: Coming when called
- Test 8: Reaction to another dog
- Test 9: Reaction to distraction
- Test 10: Supervised separation
The owner must also sign a responsible dog owners pledge:
- I will be responsible for my dog’s health needs.
- I will be responsible for my dog’s safety.
- I will not allow my dog to infringe on the rights of others.
- I will be responsible for my dog’s quality of life.
Here is a link to AKC site for canine good citizen.