Naples, FL & Cincinnati AKC Dog Certification Good Citizens Program

Therapy Dog Training

This is a program is through the American Kennel Club (AKC) this is a certification that allows you to visit nursing homes, Hospice and Children’s Hospitals with your dog to comfort people.

This program will allow you to move into 3 different levels of the Canine Good Citizens program.

Please ask for more information or visit www.akc.org.

Naples Canine offers the Canine Good Citizens Training Program for those individuals who what to own a CGC dog. Or those individuals who want a really well trained dog.The program includes 5 lessons as well as unlimited "Training In The Park" (12 lessons per year). The goal of the program is to have a well trained dog and pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. We guarantee your dog will be trained if you will do the training! The program includes:

Heel on Leash
Sit on Command
Down on Command
Stand on Command
Sit Stay
Down Stay
Stand Stay
Come on Command
Distraction
Off Leash Heeling
Figure Eight
Long Sit Stay
Long Down Stay
Stay 20 Ft. Lead
Stand For Examination
Socialization with other people & animals
Solving behavior problems
Canine Good Citizen Test

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AKC Canine Good Citizens

AKC Community Canine

Dog stands, sits or lies down and waits under control
Walks on a loose leash in a natural situation (not in a ring) -- does not pull
Walks on loose leash through a crowd
Dog walks past distraction dogs present; does not pull. This item may be tested along with #3 if there are dogs in the crowd, etc.
Sit -- stay in small group (3 other people with dogs).Owners and dogs are in an informal circle/square while owners have a conversation.Dogs are all on the owner's left side, on leash; 3 ft. apart. (At least 30 seconds)
Dog allows person who is carrying something (backpack, computer bag, etc.) to approach and pet it."May I pet your dog?" (Item is placed on floor/ground before the person pets the dog)
"Leave it." Dog walks by food and follows owner instructions, "Leave it."This can be food placed by the evaluator on the floor or ground in a food dish with a wire cover as in Rally.
Down or sit stay -- distance (owner's choice).Dog is on 20--ft line, owner walks away with back to dog, picks up an item (e.g., backpack, training bag, clipboard, folder etc.) placed on the floor/chair/ground by the evaluator
Recall with distractions present (coming when called). Handler goes out 20--ft. **(off center) and calls dog.Dog is on the 20--ft. line from #8 above
Dog will sit or stand stay (owner's choice) while owner enters/exits a doorway or narrow passageway. Owner calls dog through door when ready.

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AKC Urban Canine

Exit/enter doorway with no pulling in dog-friendly buildings.
Walk through a crowd on a busy urban sidewalk.
Appropriate reaction to city distractions. This includes movement, noises, and walking on a variety of surfaces.
Crossing street: Stop at corner, stand or sit to wait and cross with no pulling (on leash, with owner). Crosses street under control.
Ignore food on sidewalk. (Dropped food, or cups, bags, cans, in which food was wrapped).
Person walks up and pets the dog. May be carrying an item such as a small dog in a bag, a computer bag, etc. Person does not put the bag down to pet the dog
Public Building (that is dog friendly). Walks under control in building (slick surface, carpeted floor). Down stay (3 min) in lobby or outdoor area, or waits while owner has a meal or snack.
- Stairs, steps, or elevator under control.
  - Steps (at least 3 - up and down)
  - Elevator (Enters under control, exits, rides under control)
Housetrained for apartment, condo, city living. Owner may verify this item. Evaluator may also observe in public buildings, or have observed in training classes.
- Transportation. Owner’s choice depending on transportation needs.
  - Car. Enters/exits, remains under control during the ride. (Crate? Seatbelt?)
  - Subway. Small dog in bag for ride. (large dogs are not always permitted; know and abide by the Transit Policies in your area).
  - Dog friendly (enters/exits or allows to be put in/taken out) under control.
To pass the CGCU test, dogs must pass all 10 items of the test.