Description

The Canine Good Citizen Urban Title is a test that will certify your dog is a well-mannered and trained canine in a distracted urban (city) environment without behavioral concerns. Canines must have CGCA title currently or by the Test date. This class is to prepare owners and their canines to test on the following steps: Step 1. Exit/enter doorway with no pulling in dog-friendly buildings. Step 2. Walk through a crowd on a busy urban sidewalk. Step 3. Appropriate reaction to city distractions. This includes movement, noises, and walking on a variety of surfaces (e.g., horns, traffic noise, bikes, surfaces such as concrete, grass). Step 4. Crossing street: Stop at corner, stand or sit to wait and cross with no pulling (on leash, with owner). Crosses street under control. Step 5. Ignore food on sidewalk. (Dropped food, or cups, bags, cans, in which food was wrapped). Step 6. Person walks up and pets the dog. May be carrying an item such as a small dog in a bag, a computer bag, etc. Step 7. 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. Step 8. Stairs, steps, or elevator under control (choose one). • Steps (at least 3 - up and down) • Elevator (Enters under control, exits, rides under control) Step 9. Housetrained for apartment, condo, city living. Owner may verify this item. Evaluator may also observe in public buildings, or have observed in training classes. Step 10. 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.