Test 6: Sit, Down and Stay
Next, your leash is replaced with a 20-foot long line. Your dog must know the sit and down commands and accomplish both. Then choosing either down or stay, you will be instructed to ask your dog to stay while you walk to the end of the long line, turn and return to your dog. The instructor will tell you when to release him.

Test 7: Coming when called
After asking your dog to wait or stay, you will walk 10 feet from your dog, then turn toward him and call him until he comes.

Test 8: Reaction to another dog
You and your dog will be approached by another dog and handler from about 20 feet away. You and the handler will stop and shake hands, speak a little, then continue on for about 10 more feet. Your dog should not go up to either the dog or the handler.

Test 9: Reaction to distraction
Two distractions will be picked by the evaluator; it could be dropping a chair, having someone run by or someone dropping a cane, etc. Although your dog can act startled or curious about what happens, he should not panic, bark or run away. He also should calm down quickly.

Test 10: Supervised separation
The evaluator will ask to watch your dog and then will take hold of your dogs leash. You will go out of sight for three minutes, and while your dog does not have to stay in position, he does have to remain calm without excessive barking, pacing or whining.

The CGC certificate might open the door to other exciting adventures for you and your dog. Kayla and Tom enjoy  canine activities with their dogs such as agility, herding, freestyle dancing and junior showmanship. With a CGC certificate, you and your dog can also get active in therapy work. To get in on the fun: get ready; get set; then, take the test!

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