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AKC CGC and Tricks Tests INFORMATION
CRDTC offers AKC CGC, AKC CGCA and AKC Tricks testing several times a year. To participate in the test, you must sign up in advance when sign-ups are open.
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To take any of these tests, you will need the following:
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Collar - a well-fitted buckle or slip collar (martingales allowed). For the CGC, a body harness may be worn if it does not restrict the dog’s movements.
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Leash - a six-foot leash made of either leather or fabric/nylon or biothane.
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For the CGC test only: please bring your dog's brush or comb.
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If you are taking a tricks test and require props for the tricks, you need to bring the props with you.
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Applications for the CGC or CGCA will be completed on-site on the day of the test.
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If you pass the test, you will receive a copy of your test results which you will need when applying for an AKC certificate or title whether by mail or online. Please do not lose it!
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If you submit your title application(s) via US mail, there are links at the bottom of this page for additional forms you may need to include with your application.
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AKC CGC TEST INFORMATION
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Eligibility: Any dog is eligible to take the AKC CGC test and earn either a certificate or official AKC title.
AKC CGCA TEST INFORMATION
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Eligibility: Any dog who has passed the AKC CGC test can take the CGCA test. If the test is passed the dog must have one of the following: an AKC registration, PAL number, Canine Partners number or apply for the AKC number when applying for the title.
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Apply online for a CGCA Title after passing the test (AKC login required first)
AKC Trick DOg TEST Information
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Eligibility - Dog must be at least 4 months old. Trick dog titles must be earned in sequenced. Advanced trick titles cannot be earned unless all prior titles have already been earned.
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There are five levels of titles:
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Novice Trick Dog (TKN)
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Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI)
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Advanced Trick Dog (TKA)
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Trick Dog Performer (TKP)
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Trick Dog Elite Performer (TKE)
For example, an TKA title cannot be earned until both a TKN and TKI title have been earned.
Earning a CGC title is not required to earn Trick titles.
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If the test is passed the dog must have one of the following: an AKC registration, PAL number or AKC Canine Partners number. or apply for the AKC number when applying for the title.
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Test Items:
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An owner’s manual for Five Tricks you’ll want to show off:
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Logging To AN AKC Account
In order to apply online, you need an AKC account. If you don’t have one, you can create one by following these steps:
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To sign into your AKC account:
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Goto https://akc.org
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n the upper right-hand corner, click on Sign In
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Enter your email address which is your username
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Enter your saved password for the account and select Log In.
If you don't have an AKC account::
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Goto https://akc.org
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In the upper right-hand corner, click on Sign In
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Select Create your AKC account now and follow the instructions.
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Note: Login to the AKC website before trying to follow a link that requires a login.
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For Applications submitted via US Mail
If your dog has earned a title and does not have an AKC number, you will need to submit one of the following forms along with the additional fee in the same envelope:
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If your dog has earned a Trick dog title, you need to include a Trick dog application with your checklist in the same envelope:
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Submit all applications in the same envelope if there is a dependency between them.
The Canine Partners Special Listing Applications shown here is only for use when applying for a dog that has earned one of the following titles and currently doesn't have an AKC number:Canine Good Citize title of record
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