AKC TESTS
AKC S.T.A.R PUPPY TEST
Owner Behaviors:
- Maintains puppy’s health a) Shows proof puppy is in the care of a vet (exam, proof of vaccines, etc) b) puppy appears healthy and appropriately active for breed.
- Owner receives CGC Responsible Dog Owners Pledge
- Owner has an adequate daily play & exercise plan (verbally or written homework)
- Owner & puppy attend at least six puppy classes (by the approved CGC Evaluator)
- Owner brings bags to classes for cleaning up after puppy
- Owner has obtained some form of ID for puppy (collar tag, microchip/tattoo)
Puppy Behaviors:
- Free of aggression toward people during the class
- Free of aggression toward other puppies in the class
- Tolerates collar or body harness of owner’s choice (no electronic collars)
- Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending upon size)
- Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy
Pre-Canine Good Citizen Behaviors:
- Allows (in any position) petty by a person other than the owner
- Grooming-allows owner handling and brief exam by owner (ears, feet)
- Walks on a leash-Follows owner on lead in a straight line
- Walks by other people (walks on leash past a person who is 5 feet away
- Sits on command-owner may use a food lure
- Down on command-owner may use a food lure
- Comes to owner from 5 feet when name is called
- Reaction to distractions-distractions are presented 15 feet away
- Stays on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps away and returns)