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Below is a list of the manners that are evaluated during the Canine Good Citizen Test. We have also included what needs to be done to pass each item. There are 10 tasks that must be completed in order to pass the CGC Evaluation. Here is an example video of the expectations.
Dog cannot jump up or approach the "stranger".
Evaluator pets the dog. The dog cannot show any signs of shyness or resentment. Dog also must control himself and refrain from jumping up or licking.
Evaluator inspects dog, combs or brushes lightly, examines ears and each front foot. Dog must allow the inspection without pulling away or showing signs of aggression.
Dog must not trip handler and stay focused on them.
Handler shows that the dog can do a sit and a down. Handler then chooses a position, leaves dog , walks 20 feet away, and returns immediately. The dog must stay where the handler left him
Dog must go to the handler
Two handlers with dogs approach, shake hands, exchange pleasantries, then move on. The dogs can show casual interest
Dog may not panic or show signs of aggression
Handler goes out of sight for 3 minutes.Dog is held on a 6ft leash by an evaluator. Dog may not panic or show signs of aggresion