AKC Urban Evaluation

AKC CGCU Urban Evaluation Test - Dog Training Classes in Rhode Island
 

Class Description: Class Description: Going Beyond Good Citizen Skills 

AKC advanced Canine Good Citizen testing requires that the dog demonstrate CGC skills and beyond in a variety of real-world settings.

Skills required for the CGCU include:

  • Exit/enter a doorway with no pulling or crowding

  • Walk through a crowd on a busy sidewalk

  • Ignore city distractions: horns, sirens, moving objects, various surfaces

  • Cross the street under control

  • Tolerate a friendly stranger carrying something

  • Walk under control into a dog-friendly public building

  • Navigate stairs, steps, or elevator under control

  • Use transportation such as a car or subway

How this class will benefit you at home:

  • Your dog can achieve a CGCU title

  • Your dog will demonstrate real-world behaviors, such as door manners and friendly crowd interaction

  • Training for the CGCU builds valuable skills, such as ignoring distractions, tolerating noises, crossing the street safely, etc.

Who is this class for?

Dogs of all breeds and ages who have completed advanced CGCU or Community Canine training. All dogs must have the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) title.

What prerequisites does this class have?

All dogs must be current on vaccinations before the test. Please bring your current documentation of your dog’s vaccination records.

This class is $44.35 if you pay via credit card and discounted to $42.80 if you pay by cash or check. Payments by cash or check are accepted during your first class session. This included the class fee and sales tax. Tuition is for 1, 1/2-hour class

This class has a specific start date. You register for the specific class session. If you are absent, you can schedule a 30 minute private make-up class for $20 at the training school.