Canine Good Citizen (S.T.A.R. Puppy, CGC, CGCA, CGCU)
An AKC program to promote responsible dog ownership and to encourage the training of a well mannered dog.
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Rally (RN, RI, RA, RE, RM#)
AKC Rally is a team sport: You and your dog navigate a course, side-by-side, as you steer him through a course of 10-20 different signs. Each of these signs provides instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. The dog and handler move continuously throughout the course with the dog under control at the handler’s left side. There is a clear sense of teamwork between the dog and handler both during and between the numbered signs. Although each performance is timed, having a good race time is not the goal; it’s all about working as a team while performing the skills, with the dog under control.
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Obedience (BN, CD, CDX, UD, UDX)
Obedience is one of the AKC’s oldest sporting events. From walking on- and off-leash to retrieving and jumping, or demonstrating your dog’s ability to stay, Obedience trials feature dogs that are well-behaved at home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs. It is essential that the obedience dog demonstrates willingness and enjoyment while it is working with the handler.
For more information on the sport, click the picture next to the Obedience description.