AKC Titling & Sport
CGC, Trick Dog, FastCAT, and sport prep
Titles are the receipts on your training. They prove your dog can perform under a judge's eye, not just in your living room.
Duration
4 to 12 weeks per title
Investment
From $150/mo
Who it's for: Owners who want verified proof of their dog's training.
What you'll see by the end.
Title ready performance
Confident handler at trials
Documented AKC achievements
Pathway to advanced sport
Meet the dogs in person
Experience Our Dogs at our session.
Watch our protection, obedience, and family dogs work live. Bring your dog or just come observe, no fee, no pressure.
What's included
- CGC / ATT prep
- Trick Dog levels
- Sport conditioning
- Trial day handler coaching
How it works
- 1Skill assessment
- 2Title roadmap built
- 3Weekly training blocks
- 4Trial entries with us at your side
Meet the dogs in person
Experience Our Dogs at our session.
Watch our protection, obedience, and family dogs work live. Bring your dog or just come observe, no fee, no pressure.
Titles that actually matter (and how to earn them).
Titles are public, judged proof your training holds up. They're also the gateway to more advanced sport, working evaluations, and breeding decisions.
Specific uses of dogs
CGC / CGCA / CGCU
Pet owners, therapy prospects
Foundation manners verified by an AKC evaluator. CGCU adds urban environments, buses, elevators, crowds.
AKC Trick Dog (Novice → Elite)
Pet owners, content creators
Builds engagement, teaches handler mechanics, and is the friendliest on ramp to sport.
FastCAT
High drive dogs
100 yard timed coursing. Fastest way to title a drivey dog who already loves to chase.
ATT (AKC Temperament Test)
Working prospects, breeders
Standardized temperament eval. Essential pre purchase data on a breeding dog.
IGP foundations (BH, IGP 1)
Sport handlers
Tracking, obedience, protection. The most respected working test in the world.
Handler how tos
Prep for trial day
- 1Visit the trial venue twice in the two weeks prior, train sits/downs in that exact space.
- 2Practice the exact judging pattern with someone playing judge.
- 3Pack two of everything: leashes, collars, treats, water bowls.
- 4Arrive 90 min early. Walk the dog. Watch one ring run before you enter.
- 5Brief the steward on any handling quirks (e.g. 'dog is reactive to umbrellas').
Free download
AKC Titling & Sport, Handler Checklist (PDF)
Every use case, step by step how tos with field checkboxes, and the safety notes our handlers carry. Print it, take it to the field.
Agency & handler FAQ
Common questions from pros.
Do I have to be an AKC member to title?+
No. Your dog needs AKC registration (or a PAL/ILP number for mixed breeds and unpapered purebreds). Most titles are open to PAL dogs.
Can a mixed breed dog earn AKC titles?+
Yes, CGC, ATT, Trick Dog, FastCAT, Scent Work, and many performance titles are open to mixed breeds via the AKC Canine Partners program.
How long does it take to earn a CGC?+
Most dogs with a basic foundation can pass CGC in 6 to 10 weeks of focused prep. CGCA and CGCU add another 4 to 8 weeks each.
Do you handle the dog at the trial, or do I?+
You handle. Titles belong to the handler dog team. We coach you through every prep session and attend trial day with you for your first event.
Are titles useful for breeding decisions?+
Yes, ATT, OFA scores, and working titles are core data points. We can advise on which titles are most meaningful for your specific breed and program.
Experience Our Dogs.
A head trainer will evaluate your dog and confirm whether akc titling & sport is the right fit. No fee, no pressure.
AKC Titling & Sport, frequently asked.
CGC, ATT, Trick Dog (Novice → Elite), FastCAT, and IGP foundations.
