Why is there a Canine Good Citizen test requirement for some classes?
We have a Canine Good Citizen test requirement for some of our classes, like the agility, tracking, retrieving, and therapy dog classes. The Canine Good Citizen test is a standardized test that is consistent across the country. Canine Good Citizens are able to demonstrate obedience basics – sit/stay, down/stay, come when called, walk on a loose leash around mild distractions, sit politely for petting, pass a neutral dog calmly. These are the basic skills needed before entering the more advanced classes at Teamworks. PLEASE NOTE: AT TEAMWORKS DOG TRAINING, YOUR DOG MAY TAKE THE CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST WEARING A HEAD HALTER (GENTLE LEADER, HALTI). WHILE YOUR DOG CANNOT RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CERTIFICATE WEARING THE HEAD HALTER, TEAMWORKS WILL ACCEPT A PASSING SCORE WITH THE HEAD HALTER ON FOR OUR CLASS REQUIREMENTS, SINCE THE HEAD HALTER IS ALLOWED IN THE Carolina Canines for Therapy THERAPY DOG EVALUATION. DOGS WHO PASS THE CANINE GOOD CITIZEN EVALUATION WITH THE HEAD
