AKC CGC & CGCA and TDI Therapy Dogs Evaluation
AKC CGC Evaluation - The AKC Canine Good Citizen Program is designed to recognize dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. This requires a 10-steps test that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Canine Good citizen title, CGC. (Since there is an AKC event scheduled within this time frame the minimum age for testing is 6 months)
AKC CGCA Evaluation - NEW TITLE - The AKC Community Canine is designed to test simulation of the real world. This requires a 10 step test that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Community Canine title, which is a new AKC title and may be listed after the dog's name, CGCA. To earn the AKC Community Canine title, dogs must have a CGC certificate or CGC title on record at AKC, and must have an AKC number. Dogs passing the AKC Community Canine test will earn the "CGCA" (advanced CGC) title and the "CGCA" may be listed after the dog's name.
TDI® Therapy Dogs International Evaluation - The primary objective of the TDI® dog and handler is to provide comfort and companionship by sharing the dog with patients in hospitals, nursing homes and other institution, and wherever else the Therapy Dog is needed. This is done in a way that increases emotional well-being, promotes healing, and improves the quality of life for the people being visited and the staff that cares for these people. This includes Tail Waggin' Tutors reading program. PLEASE NOTE: AKC TITLE - THD - Handler may apply to AKC for THD title after minimum 50 documented visits.
TDI® EVALUATION requires pre-registration.
1. Handler must provide proof of Rabies Vaccination at time of evaluation check in.
2. Dogs must be tested on a plain buckle collar or harness. Training collars, training harness, halties, or
any other corrective training devices are not permitted during testing or visiting as TDI® registered Therapy
Dog. Must have a 6 ft leash.
3. Dogs must be a minimum of one year old to be tested.
4. Handlers under 18 years of age must have a parent/legal guardian present.
TDI® EVALUATION requires pre-registration.
1. Handler must provide proof of Rabies Vaccination at time of evaluation check in.
2. Dogs must be tested on a plain buckle collar or harness. Training collars, training harness, halties, or
any other corrective training devices are not permitted during testing or visiting as TDI® registered Therapy
Dog. Must have a 6 ft leash.
3. Dogs must be a minimum of one year old to be tested.
4. Handlers under 18 years of age must have a parent/legal guardian present.