To earn Urban Dog”  CGCU certificate dog must demonstrate CGC skills in an Urban setting

Leash handling, navigating crowds, situations to avoid

Field trips into town

 

Test item#1 Exit/enter doorways with no pulling in dog friendly buildings

Test item #2 Walk through a crowd on a busy urban sidewalk

Test item #3 Appropriate reaction to city distraction. This includes movement, noises and walking on a variety of surfaces

Test item #4 Crossing street: Stop at corner, stand or sit to wait and cross with no pulling

Test item #5 Ignore food on sidewalk : (dropped food, cups, food wrappers, etc)

Test item #6 Person walks up and pets dog. May be carrying an item small dog in bag

Test item #7 Public building (that is dog friendly) walks under control in building (slick surface or carpeted floor, down stay (3-min) in lobby or outdoor area , waits while owner has meal or snack)

Test item #8 Stairs, steps or elevator under control

Test item #9 House Trained. Owner must verify.

Test item #10 Transportation – Enters/exit car under control