WELCOME, CANINE GOOD NEIGHBOUR CANDIDATES!

Thanks for choosing Hunter's Heart to asses your Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) Candidate. Since 1999, Hunter's Heart has trained thousands of teams worldwide, including many teams that passed the CGN test and some that became certified service dogs, therapy dogs, and sniffer dogs. We want you to succeed and we're looking forward to meeting you and your dog!

WHAT'S THE CGN TEST?

To pass the CGN test, you must pass all of these 12 components:

Accepting A Friendly Stranger
Politely Accepts Petting
Appearance and Grooming
Out For A Walk
Walking Through A Crowd
Sit/Down and Stay In Place
Come When Called
Praise/Interaction
Reaction To A Passing Dog
Reaction To Distractions
Supervised Isolation
Walking Through A Door/Gate

During CGN tests, you are not allowed to use food rewards, and only specified gear is allowed (e.g. buckle and martingale collars are allowed but not head halters, hands free leashes, or pinch collars).

Don't forget your brush, proof of rabies vaccination and dog license (where applicable).

If you need some help training or polishing your skills around other dogs and distractions, or help fading the food, check out our CGN prep classes.

OUR NEXT CGN TEST

If you're ready to take the Canine Good Neighbour Test, our next test is on April, 23, 2023, 1 - 5 pm (pending CKC approval).

$50 + tax per dog
Location: The Beast Boutique (by Glenmore & Blackfoot Tr, Calgary)
Evaluator: Carla Simon, Hunter's Heart.
This test is open to dogs of all breeds and mixes, as long as they're at least 1 year of age.
Sign up at the Beast Boutique
Ph: (403) 452-5232, Mon. to Sat., 6 am – 6 pm
Email: [email protected]
https://thebeastboutique.ca/contact/

The official CGN Test is a 12-step test administered by the Canadian Kennel Club. All participants are responsible for knowing the rules. Read all about it on the CKC website.

Passing requires teamwork. You and your dog need to demonstrate good manners in public places and around other dogs.

The official CGN test is non-competitive. It's not a race and there's no first place. It assesses the handler and dog's manners in everyday situations, including distractions like greeting a stranger, or walking past a friendly dog.

Don't forget your brush, proof of vaccination and dog license (where applicable).

All participants must also sign our waiver, or they will not be allowed to participate. This includes all family members, guests and spectators.

Download CGN Official Test Rules

Download the Waiver (PDF)

Hunter's Heart offers CGN Preparatory classes at 2 locations: TheBeastBoutique and Barrett Dog Sports. Please check your correspondence to confirm the location of your class.

When you arrive at the first class, please park, and potty your dog around the parking area. Leave your dog in the car while you enter the building and grab a seat. We need to take care of the paperwork before the dogs come in.

All participants must also sign the waiver, or they will not be allowed to participate. This includes all family members, guests and spectators. Parents sign on behalf of minor children under 18 years of age.
Class runs, rain or shine. Please come prepared for changing weather conditions, including layered clothes and plenty of water.
Sorry, there are no makeups or refunds. We fully support you from day one and provide extensive materials and training to help you reach your goals. Let’s dive in.