On February 16, 2024, Erin Shugard and her dog Charlie, a Pit mix successfully passed the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) Advanced Canine Good Citizen (CGCA) evaluation. Erin and Charlie are participating in private lessons with Michael Burkey at Michigan Dog Training’s Train Your Own Service Dog program and are doing an awesome job.
AKC describes the elements of the CGCA evaluation as:
1. Dog sits or lies down and waits under control
2. Walks on a loose leash in a natural situation (not in a ring) and does not pull
3. Walks on a loose leash through a crowd
4. Dog walks past distraction dogs present and does not pull
5. Sit-stay in a small group (3 other people with dogs)
6. Dog allows person who is carrying something to approach and pet it
7. Dog walks by food and follows owner instructions, “Leave it”
8. Down or sit stay-distance (owner’s choice)
9. Recall (coming when called) with distractions present
10. Dog will enter/exit a doorway or passageway with owner and remain under control
Congrats Erin and Charlie!
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