Dewey 2008 Registration Help

Greyhounds Reach the Beach goodies are available here: Official GRTB Gear. For 2008, we've set up a separate ordering process for t-shirts and other logo gear.

Don't worry about abandoning registrations. You don't need to tell us -- it's not like leaving a shopping cart full of ice cream in the middle of the grocery store... Just go ahead and create a new registration. The only registration numbers that we will pay any attention to are the ones that you send in with your $$$.

Registration:	$30.00
Late Registration: (After August 14)	$40.00
Sunday Brunch:	$17.00
Sunday Brunch: Kids under 12	$ 7.00
Raffle Tickets:	$1.00 ea. or $5.00 for 6
CGC Testing:	$20.00 per pet


Registration is mandatory for all participants (kids under 12 are free). All other items/events are completely optional.

Greyhounds Reach the Beach is offering CGC Testing again this year. The test will be offered on Friday afternoon and again on Saturday morning.


The fee is $20 which goes totally to greyhound adoption. The fee is non-refundable.


The American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may request a certificate from the American Kennel Club.


Items on the Canine Good Citizen Test include:

Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger
This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to approach it and speak to the handler in a natural, everyday situation.

Test 2: Sitting politely for petting
This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to touch it while it is out with its handler. With the dog sitting at the handler's side, to begin the exercise, the evaluator pets the dog on the head and body.

Test 3: Appearance and grooming
This test demonstrates that the dog will welcome being groomed and examined and will permit someone, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner, to do so. It also demonstrates the owner's care, concern and sense of responsibility. The evaluator inspects the dog to determine if it is clean and groomed. The dog must appear to be in healthy condition (i.e., proper weight, clean, healthy and alert). The handler should supply the comb or brush commonly used on the dog. The evaluator then softly combs or brushes the dog, and in a natural manner, lightly examines the ears and gently picks up each front foot.

Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)
This test demonstrates that the handler is in control of the dog. The dog may be on either side of the handler. The dog's position should leave no doubt that the dog is attentive to the handler and is responding to the handler's movements and changes of direction. The dog need not be perfectly aligned with the handler and need not sit when the handler stops.

Test 5: Walking through a crowd
This test demonstrates that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under control in public places. The dog and handler walk around and pass close to three people. The dog should not jump on people in the crowd or strain on the leash.

Test 6: Sit and down on command and Staying in place
The dog must do sit (even Greyhounds) AND down on command, then the owner chooses the position for leaving the dog in the stay. The dog must remain in the place in which it was left (it may change position) until the evaluator instructs the handler to release the dog.

Test 7: Coming when called
This test demonstrates that the dog will come when called by the handler from 10 feet away.

Test 8: Reaction to another dog
This test demonstrates that the dog can behave politely around other dogs. Two handlers and their dogs approach each other from a distance of about 20 feet, stop, shake hands and exchange pleasantries, and continue on for about 10 feet. The dogs should show no more than casual interest in each other. Neither dog should go to the other dog or its handler.

Test 9: Reaction to distraction
This test demonstrates that the dog is confident at all times when faced with common distracting situations.. Examples of distractions include dropping a chair, rolling a crate dolly past the dog, having a jogger run in front of the dog, or dropping a crutch or cane. The dog may express natural interest and curiosity and/or may appear slightly startled but should not panic, try to run away, show aggressiveness, or bark.

Test 10: Supervised separation
This test demonstrates that a dog can be left with a trusted person, if necessary, and will maintain training and good manners. Evaluators are encouraged to say something like, "Would you like me to watch your dog?" and then take hold of the dog's leash. The owner will go out of sight for three minutes. The dog does not have to stay in position but should not continually bark, whine, or pace unnecessarily, or show anything stronger than mild agitation or nervousness.


For more information on the CGC Test go to the AKC web site at: http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/index.cfm


After 2008 registration is closed, you will receive an email to select the date and time you wish to take the test. You will also be asked to volunteer as a crowd or other activity during testing. Please remember, others must volunteer their time in order for you to take your test also.

If you haven't paid yet ...

The easiest solution is to just throw out your old registration info and register again. We'll be completely ignoring any abandoned registrations, so it won't cause any problems for us.

If you have paid or if you can't re-register...
Just send an email to dewey@adopt-a-greyhound.org with your registration number and the info that needs to be corrected... we will try to fix your entry, but we cannot make any promises.

Just create a new and separate registration for anyone that you would like to add.

Absolutely! All breeds are welcome. Our special event dog license from Dewey will cover all of your dogs.

Probably not... we have better things to do with our time. Unless we think you're doing it just to look cool... then we will ruthlessly correct your listing. We're vindictive and unpredictable. Don't take any chances.... don't be a slacker!

Please learn how to turn off your Caps Lock key! You don't want to be the only listing in the entire directory that is in ALL CAPS. See previous question.

We have more info in the news section; if you still have questions, please post them to our discussion board or send an email to us at dewey@adopt-a-greyhound.org.

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