Ripley earned her CGCU over the weekend! Thanks to evaluator Kim Stanton for testing Derek and Rip! She saved us when we discovered they weren't doing CGCA or U at the show even though it was listed on the premium. 
Years ago I had the dream of earning a CGC on my crackhead rescue working lab Java but I could never get her calm enough in public places to think straight on a flat collar to even think of ever trying. To get Ripley's CGC and also her CGCA, it was an amazing feeling... To be able to hand her off to my husband and for her to behave just as well with him as she does with me, it truly made my heart sing!!! To really see all of my hard work training her non-stop ever since she came home now paying off... It gave Derek the confidence that he can do it too.
Kim was our evaluator for our CGC when Ripley was a young and crazy sprite so it was bittersweet that it worked out this way! If you could ask her she would tell you how it was quite the difference between her CGC and CGCU
Where then Ripley was 8 months and contained herself enough for passing. Here Ripley heeled the entire way on her flat collar, all over a busy show site, parking lot, road, and even between the exercises inside and outside. She passed like a breeze. 
AKC Urban CGC Test Items
Starting their down stay for 3 min while he looked over show results.
Years ago I had the dream of earning a CGC on my crackhead rescue working lab Java but I could never get her calm enough in public places to think straight on a flat collar to even think of ever trying. To get Ripley's CGC and also her CGCA, it was an amazing feeling... To be able to hand her off to my husband and for her to behave just as well with him as she does with me, it truly made my heart sing!!! To really see all of my hard work training her non-stop ever since she came home now paying off... It gave Derek the confidence that he can do it too.
Kim was our evaluator for our CGC when Ripley was a young and crazy sprite so it was bittersweet that it worked out this way! If you could ask her she would tell you how it was quite the difference between her CGC and CGCU
Where then Ripley was 8 months and contained herself enough for passing. Here Ripley heeled the entire way on her flat collar, all over a busy show site, parking lot, road, and even between the exercises inside and outside. She passed like a breeze. AKC Urban CGC Test Items
- Exit/enter doorway with no pulling in dog-friendly buildings. Exit building to start test, additional Public buildings items are below.
- Walk through a crowd on a busy urban sidewalk.
- People come toward the dog from 1-ft. away
- Tolerate distractions (people wearing hats, coats, men, women, etc).
- Appropriate reaction to city distractions. This includes movement, noises, and walking on a variety of surfaces. Examples:
- Noises: horns, sirens, construction noise, etc.
- Moving objects: skateboard, bike, carts, person running
- Surfaces: concrete, grass, grates, plastic tarp, wet sidewalk
- Crossing street: Stop at corner, stand or sit to wait and cross with no pulling (on leash, with owner). Crosses street under control.
- Ignore food on sidewalk. (Dropped food, or cups, bags, cans, in which food was wrapped).
- Person walks up and pets the dog. May be carrying an item such as a small dog in a bag, a computer bag, etc. Person does not put the bag down to pet the dog.
- Public Building (that is dog friendly). Walks under control in building (slick surface, carpeted floor). Down stay (3 min) in lobby or outdoor area, or waits while owner has a meal or snack.
- Stairs, steps, or elevator under control.
- Steps (at least 3 – up and down)
- Elevator (Enters under control, exits, rides under control)
- Housetrained for apartment, condo, city living. Owner may verify this item. Evaluator may also observe in public buildings, or have observed in training classes.
- Transportation. Owner’s choice depending on transportation needs.
- Car. Enters/exits, remains under control during the ride. (Crate? Seatbelt?)
- Subway. Small dog in bag for ride. (large dogs are not always permitted; know and abide by the Transit Policies in your area).
- Dog friendly (enters/exits or allows to be put in/taken out) under control.
Starting their down stay for 3 min while he looked over show results.
