Owner name__________________________ Dog Name __________________ Dog Number_______________
Evaluator name_______________________________ Eval Number____________ Date_________
Evaluator signature______________________________ tested by video tested in person
Virtual Home Manners Titles
Checklist and Video Verification Form (VVF)
Adult Dog Title (4 mos - on)
___ 1. Owner pets, then grooms dog
(head/chin, shoulders, back, chest, belly;
check ears and feet)
___ 2. Sit on command (no lure)
___ 3. Down on command (no lure)
___ 4. Comes when called indoors
(from 20 ft. or another room)
___ 5. Manners related to food
Choose 1: _____ owner has a snack
_____ owner puts dog’s dish down
___ 6. Doorbell - dog behaves appropriately
___ 7. Go to place/crate - stay 1 minute
___ 8. Demonstrates relationship
Plays indoors
- w/ family member/owner
Choose 1: ____ hide & seek
____ scent game (3 cups)
____ do a trick
____ toy, stuffed animal, etc.
___ 9. Out for a walk
Do both: _____ leash on, calmly exit door
_____ walk on loose leash
___10. Exercise outside - w/ family member/owner
Choose 1: ____ fetch or catch disc/toy
____ other: ____________
Puppy Title (3 months [12 weeks] to 1 year)
___ 1. Allows owner to pet
(head/chin, shoulders, back)
___ 2. Grooming - brushing by owner (back/chest)
___ 3. Sit on command - can use lure
___ 4. Down on command - can use lure
___ 5. Comes when called - from 10 ft in house
___ 6. Go to place - stay 15 seconds
___ 7. House-trained - owner attests, describes
training
___ 8. Demonstrates relationship
Plays indoors - w/ family member/owner
(Choose 1: gets stuffed animal, ball, simple
trick, preferred game, etc.)
___ 9. Out for a walk - outside on leash
(straight line - 20 ft)
___10. Exercise outside - w/ family member/owner
(fetch toy, chase, swims, run with owner)
Instructions: Dog Owner: Send this page with the Virtual Home Manners Title Application
to AKC at: cgcinfo@akc.org
Evaluator: Send this completed form to the dog owner. Also send a copy to AKC at: cgcinfo@akc.org
