Learn More About the AKC Family Dog Programs
Virtual Home Manners (VHMA/VHMP)
Virtual Home Manners (VHMA/VHMP)
Virtual Home Manners (VHMA/VHMP)
The Virtual Home Manners assess skills, including walking the dog and developing a bond during playtime.
Virtual Home Manners are evaluated online by CGC Evaluators in the same manner used for Virtual Tricks.
Click on the photo above to watch a VHMA evaluation.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
Virtual Home Manners (VHMA/VHMP)
Virtual Home Manners (VHMA/VHMP)
The CGC includes skills of accepting a friendly stranger, sitting politely for petting and grooming, loose leash walking, sit/down/stay, and coming to you when called.
Click on the photo above to watch a CGC evaluation.
Community Canine (CGCA)
Virtual Home Manners (VHMA/VHMP)
Community Canine (CGCA)
The CGCA includes more advanced versions of the CGC skills done in a real-world environment, plus having your dog walk by food on the ground and more challenging recalls.
Click on the photo above to watch a CGCA evaluation.
Urban Canine (CGCU)
Temperament Test (ATT)
Community Canine (CGCA)
The CGCU includes the CGCA skills done in an urban environment, plus having your dog cross a busy street on a leash and walk upstairs/elevator.
Click on the photo above to watch a CGCU evaluation.
Temperament Test (ATT)
Temperament Test (ATT)
Temperament Test (ATT)
The ATT includes six categories: Social,
Auditory, Visual, Tactile, Proprioceptive (motion), and Unexpected stimulus.
Click on the photo above to watch an ATT evaluation.