Helpful Hints & Needed Supplies

• You are on under evaluation the ENTIRE time you're on testing grounds. ANY aggression -- before, during and after the test -- is grounds for dismissal from the test and non-certification for CGC and/or TDI that day!!!!!!  Give yourself and the other dogs around you PLENTY room. Also, do not "mill" about with dogs you do not know -- you are asking for trouble!!!

• No food, motivational toys or training collars are allowed during the test. Please remove treats, toys and/or treat pouches before entering the evaluation area.

• Physical corrections (leash corrections, pulling up on the lead to make the dog sit) are NOT allowed at any time during the test.

• Touching the dog’s body to force it into position (for example, pushing on the dog’s rear end to make it sit) is NOT allowed at any time during the test.

• You may not block the leave it cookie with your body. The dog must walk over the cookie during the test.
  

• Remember to be a responsible dog owner! Supplies will be available to clean up after your dog if you need one.

• Check-in area is in the testing area. Do NOT bring your dog into the test area to check-in or register. Please leave your dog in your vehicle or in a crate.

NEEDED SUPPLIES:

1. Your dog’s rabies vaccination record as well as municipal dog license. We will not be able to test any dog without this information.
2. Your dog's brush
3. Appropriate collar:

• For TDI only, the dog must be on either a buckle collar or non-corrective harness.
• For CGC only, the dog must be on a buckle collar, martingale collar, choke chain or non-corrective harness.
• For CGC and TDI: If you're testing for both, the dog must be on either a buckle collar or a non-corrective harness.

NOTE: If you are unsure that the collar or harness you want to use is appropriate for the test, bring it as well as a buckle just in case you need to switch.   We cannot test any dog that has on inappropriate equipment.