| Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Information |
| All dogs, including purebred and mixed breeds are welcome to participate in the AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program. There is no age limit for the CGC test. A dog is never too old to be a good citizen. Puppies who have completed all immunizations and boosters may be tested, however, because we know that behavior and temperament can change over time, when puppies under 1 year old pass the CGC test, owners should have them re-tested as adults. If your dog doesn't pass the CGC, you can re-take it with no penalty. |
| The Canine Good Citizen Test is a ten-part test focusing on basic manners and communication between dog and handler. In order to receive their CGC, a dog must pass all 10 parts of the CGC test. The ten items of the test are as follows: (For more information please visit the AKC's CGC Website) Test 1: Accepting a Friendly Stranger Test 2: Sitting Politely for Petting Test 3: Appearance and Grooming Test 4: Out for a Walk on a Loose Lead Test 5: Walking through a Crowd Test 6: Sit / Down on Command and Stay in Place Test 7: Coming when Called Test 8: Reaction to Another Dog Test 9: Reaction to a Distraction Test 10: Supervised Separation Why participate in the CGC? It shows you are a conscientious dog owner - it can save you money on your homeowners insurance - you can receive travel discounts and perks for you and your dog - it is a great way to introduce your dog to therapy work - and many more! We are AKC certified Canine Good Citizen evaluators. If you are interested in the CGC, we recommend taking our Canine Good Citizen Prep class to prepare your dog for the Canine Good Citizen Test! Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep Class: (Recommended for dogs training at the CGC level.) Canine Good Citizen Prep Class: What does this class cover? The CGC is a certification program designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. All dogs who pass the 10-part CGC test will receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. If you are interested in doing therapy work with your dog, they must pass the CGC as the first step in becoming a certified therapy dog. Each session is 45 minutes per week for (4) weeks - Cost: $100.00 GROUP CGC TEST (Cost of test is $20.00 per dog): (Private Test dates always available by appointment for no additional charge.) To View the Upcoming Dates / Times for these Classes, Click HERE! |
| Register for Canine Good Citizen Classes Here You may also register over the phone or in person at our facility. Please review our class rules and guidelines on what to bring to class after you register. Please note that payment for class registration is NON-REFUNDABLE. If you have any questions, please email or call before registering for class - we will be more than happy to answer any questions! |
| Our CGC dogs - "Winnie" a Pit Bull mix and "Monty" a Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
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