OUR MISSION

 CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC) Evaluation: This basic obedience test’s 10-Steps include: 

1) Accepting a friendly stranger, 

2) Sitting politely for petting, 

3) Appearance & grooming, 

4) Out for a walk (walking on a loose leash), 

5) Walking through a crowd, 

6) Sit & Down on command & Staying in place, 

7) Coming when called, 

8) Reaction to distraction, 

9) Reaction to another dog, and 

10) Supervised separation.

 The cost is $20, Pass or Fail.  Please complete the following form for Evaluation:  

https://form.jotform.com/222452876449163

 Proof of current rabies vaccination, and if you live in the Waco area (Bellmead, Hewitt, Lacy-Lakeview, Lorena, Robinson, Waco, Woodway), proof of a microchip is REQUIRED.   Please email that information/proof to: Info@WhiteHavenCanine.org 

AKC URBAN CANINE GOOD CITIZEN  

(CGCU) Evaluation: AKC Urban CGC requires that the dog demonstrate CGC skills and beyond in a setting that includes traffic, crowds, noises, smells and other distractions that are present in a city or town.  As with Canine Good Citizen, AKC Urban CGC is a 10-step test of skills that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Urban CGC title. 

Urban CGC is a public access test that demonstrates dogs are well-behaved and well-trained when in public settings. The Urban CGC test can be used by dog- friendly business (e.g., lodging, retail, transportation, public facilities) to recognize and accept dogs with good manners.

Test Items

1.  Exit/enter doorway with no pulling in dog-friendly buildings. Exit building to start test, additional Public buildings items are below. 

2.  Walk through a crowd on a busy urban sidewalk.

• People come toward the dog from 1-ft. away
• Tolerate distractions (people wearing hats, coats, men, women, etc).

3.  Appropriate reaction to city distractions. This includes movement, noises, and walking on a variety of surfaces. Examples:

• Noises: horns, sirens, construction noise, etc.
• Moving objects: skateboard, bike, carts, person running
• Surfaces: concrete, grass, grates, plastic tarp, wet sidewalk

4.  Crossing street: Stop at corner, stand or sit to wait and cross with no pulling (on leash, with owner). Crosses street under control.

5.  Ignore food on sidewalk. (Dropped food, or cups, bags, cans, in which food was wrapped).

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. Person does not put the bag down to pet the dog.

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.

8.  Stairs, steps, or elevator under control.

• Steps (at least 3 – up and down)
• Elevator (Enters under control, exits, rides under control)

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.

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).

The cost is $20, Pass or Fail.  Please complete the following form for Evaluation:

https://form.jotform.com/222452876449163  

Proof of current rabies vaccination, and if you live in the Waco area (Bellmead, Hewitt, Lacy-Lakeview, Lorena, Robinson, Waco, Woodway), proof of a microchip is REQUIRED.  Please email that information/proof to: Info@WhiteHavenCanine.org 

Your dog MUST have the CGC on file with the AKC BEFORE testing for the CGCU!

*** This does NOT Qualify your dog as a Service Dog and does NOT allow for any special privileges for your dog. ***

 Who Can Participate?   All dogs, both purebred and mixed breed dogs are welcome to participate in the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program.  

NO EXTENDABLE LEASHES will be permitted for the evaluation.  

You will need a 4' or 5' Solid leash.  It is suggested that your buckle have a "metal" hasp/connector; NOT a "plastic" one.  This also applies to your collar. 

Chain/choke collars and prong collars are NOT allowed for evaluations.  A harness may be used, for the evaluation, provided it does NOT hamper the dog movements and ability to perform required tasks.

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For the Community Canine & Urban Canine, you MUST have an AKC number & have a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) award ON FILE with the AKC PRIOR to testing for the AKC titles.

A Canine Good Citizen (CGC) award is REQUIRED for 

membership with Canines for Christ. 

All dogs, including mixed breeds, can get an AKC number. The reason for the AKC number requirement is that this is how the AKC creates titles; they attach the titles to the dog’s number. 

One of these 3 types will be needed:  AKC registration number (paperwork is issued by the breeder you got your dog from;

Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL), or AKC Canine Partners.  

To get a number, if you do not already have one, you may go to:

www.akc.org/reg/ilpex.cfm for purebred dogs or: 

www.akc.org/register/information/purebred-alternative-listing-pal/ for Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) 

or:

www.akc.org/canine_partners/ for mixed breed dogs.