Companion Dog Title

CD = Companion Dog Title

Handler and Dog are tested by an AKC judge for the following actions. The team must achieve a score of at least 170 out of a possible 200 points three separate times.
This is often referred to as a “Novice Title”.

Individual Exercises
These exercises are done by dog and handler teams separately.
1. Heel on Leash. On judge’s command handler and dog heel an “L” shaped pattern performing the following: forward, halt, left turn, right turn, about turn, slow, fast, normal.
2. Figure Eight – On leash. Handler and dog heel a figure 8 pattern around two human “posts” halting twice following the judge’s commands.
3. Stand for Exam. Handler removes leash, stands dog, leaves and goes 6 feet away and faces dog. Judge then touches dog on head, shoulders and back while dog remains in a sty. Handler returns.
4. Heel Off Leash. On judge’s command handler and dog heel the same “L” shaped pattern as was done on leash.
5. Recall. On judge’s command handler leaves dog in a sit and goes to other end of ring. Dog is called to front, then finished to heel position.

Group Exercises
After up to 12 exhibitors have finished their individual exercises above, this group returns to the ring for the following group exercises.
1. Group long sit – handlers on judge’s command sit dogs, leave dogs, stand across the room for one minute, return to own dog, walk around behind own dog and return to starting position.
2. Group long down – handlers on judge’s command sit dogs, leave dogs, stand across the room for three minutes, return to own dog, walk around behind own dog and return to starting position.