Cost of Participation
$160.00 including ALL 6 SESSIONS, Certificate & Ribbon
Make-up sessions $35
*AKC REQUIRES AN ADDITIONAL FEE TO PUT THE OFFICIAL TITLE ON DOG’S RECORD
AKC CGCA/CGCU
Monday’s @ 7:30PM–8:30PM
Starting Nov 17th 2025
For 6 consecutive weeks
Make-up sessions $35
Located at: 12902 Ooltewah Georgetown Rd, Georgetown, TN 37336
Collaborating to bring 2 talented instructors to one class
Canine Connection
(423) 838 0491
debbie@canineconnectionllc.com
Kay’s K-9’s
(352) 620 5006
Dog’s learn important life skills, utilize skill in testing, ensuring a well-rounded & adjusted canine member of society. Helps manage behavior in settings such as the vet or groomers, with visiting friends or at a boarding facility. Test can be used to prove stable/solid temperament for purposes as housing requirements, insurance liability, therapy aptitude etc., or even for its own success as a wonderful family companion who is easy to live with.
Dogs must have a CGC to participate in this class
Testing Tasks Are As Follows (Must Pass All Tasks):
CGCA
- Dog stands, sits, or lies down and waits under control while the owner is busy.
- 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.
- Sit-stay in small group (two other people with dogs, total of 3 people, 3 dogs in group).
- Dog allows person who’s carrying something (backpack, computer bag, etc.) to approach and pet it.
- “Leave it.” Dog walks by food and follows owner instructions, “Leave it.”
- Down or sit stay — distance (owner’s choice).
- Recall with distractions present (coming when called). Handler goes out 20 ft. (off center) and calls dog.
- Dog will sit or stand stay (owner’s choice) while owner enters/exits a doorway or narrow passageway.
CGCU
- Exit/enter doorway with no pulling in dog-friendly buildings. Exit building to start test.
- Walk through a crowd on a busy urban sidewalk.
- People come toward the dog.
- Tolerate distractions (people wearing hats, coats, men, women, etc.).
- Appropriate reaction to city distractions.
- Crossing street: Stop at corner, stand or sit to wait and cross with no pulling.
- Ignore food on sidewalk (dropped food, cups, bags, cans, in which food was wrapped).
- Person walks up and pets the dog. May be carrying an item.
- Public building: Walks under control in building. Down stay (3 min) in lobby or outdoor area, or waits while owner has a meal or snack.
- Stairs, steps, or elevator under control.
- Housetrained for apartment, condo, city living.
- Transportation: Owner’s choice depending on transportation needs.
Cost: $160.00 including all 6 sessions, certificate & ribbon
(AKC requires additional fee to put official title on dog’s record)
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