aKC ATT Evaluations akc cgc titling

By training in CGC, you and your dog will deepen your bond and become a more connected team. Not only will you and your dog learn the basics of dog training and master skills like sit, down, and stay, but your dog will become a welcomed community member when out in public.

The AKC CGC title is a prerequisite for many therapy dog certifications, as well as a great introduction to more advanced dog sports and activities.

Successful completion of the evaluation will earn your dog a "CGC" title:

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The AKC Temperament Test (ATT) title invoves a general temperament test for all breeds and mixed breed dogs that will assess the dog’s reaction to a variety of stimuli. These stimuli will be in the following six categories: 

- Social, 

- Auditory, 

- Visual, 

- Tactile (touch), 

- Proprioceptive (motion) and 

- Unexpected Stimuli.  

The purpose of the ATT is to test for fear, shyness, inability to recover, and lack of cooperation. Desired traits are that the dog will be emotionally stable, inquisitive, appropriately social for its breed, biddable, and demonstrates the ability to recover from a startling situation in a reasonable amount of time. Dogs who show signs of aggression will not pass the test.  

The ATT title requires two (2) successful evaluations, each from a different evaluator.

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Both evaluations can help you determine training paths for your dog. 

For more information:

AKC CGC

AKC Temperment Test