AKC Virtual Home Manners Puppy Title
Earn your first AKC titles at home!
The Virtual Home Manners tests assess ten skills that well-mannered pet dogs need in the home setting. The skills relate to the dog owner having control over the dog, being able to walk the dog (which is one of the most frequently cited activities that owners want to do with their dogs) and developing a bond with the dog during playtime.
A puppy can earn this title after they turn 3 months (12 weeks) old. The 10 skills they must show are:
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)
