Do you have a GOOD dog?? Then reward that good behavior and get your dog certified by enrolling in our CGC preparation and
testing class!!
The AKC Canine Good Citizen Program is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home
and in the community. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the AKC.
The program continues
to gain acceptance worldwide as the standard for well-trained dogs and responsible dog ownership. Per AKC standards
"the purpose of the CGC Program is to ensure that our favorite companion, the dog, can be a respected member of the
community because it has been trained to be well behaved in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs.
The CGC Program welcomes both purebred and mixed breed dogs. The CGC Test is noncompetitive and dogs are not required to
perform with the same precision required in formal obedience".
The ten test items that your dog will need to pass are:
Accepting a Friendly Stranger
Sitting Politely for Petting
Appearance and Grooming
Out for a Walk (Walking on a Loose Leash)
Walking Through a Crowd
Sit and Down on Command/Staying in Place
Coming When Called
Reaction to Another Dog
Reaction to Distractions
Supervised Separation
Canine Good Citizen
group classes meet once
a week for 4 weeks.
Pre-requisite:
Canine Headquarters
Beginning Obedience
class unless we determine
that your dog knows
sufficient basic obedience..
Some insurance companies may allow a homeowners insurance discount when the dog in the home has passed the CGC test. Check with your agent!!
