20 STEPS To Success: The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® TEST
S ocialization
T raining
A ctivity
R esponsibility
OWNER BEHAVIORS:
1. Maintains puppy’s health (vaccines, exams,
appears healthy)
2. Owner receives Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge
3. Owner describes adequate daily play and exercise plan
4. Owner and puppy attend at least 6 classes by an AKC
Approved CGC Evaluator
5. Owner brings bags to classes for cleaning up
after puppy
6. Owner has obtained some form of ID for
puppy-collar tag, etc.
PUPPY BEHAVIORS:
7. Free of aggression toward people during at least
6 weeks of class
8. Free of aggression toward other puppies in class
9. Tolerates collar or body harness of owner’s choice
10. Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)
11. Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy
PRE-CANINE GOOD CITIZEN® TEST BEHAVIORS
12. Allows (in any position) petting by a person other
than the owner
13. Grooming-Allows owner handling and brief exam
(ears, feet)
14. Walks on a Leash-Follows owner on lead in a straight
line (15 steps)
15. Walks by other people-Walks on leash past other
people 5-ft away
16. Sits on command-Owner may use a food lure
17. Down on command-Owner may use a food lure
18. Comes to owner from 5-ft when name is called
19. Reaction to Distractions-distractions are presented
15-ft away
20. Stay on leash with another person (owner walks
10 steps and returns)
