AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC): Become a Model Citizen!
Is your dog a good neighbor? Prepare them for success in our 4-week Canine Good Citizen (CGC) class!
The AKC Canine Good Citizen program is a nationally recognized certification that promotes responsible dog ownership and evaluates your dog's manners in everyday situations.
In this class, we'll refine essential skills and prepare your dog for the 10 CGC test items, including:
- Accepting a friendly stranger: Polite greetings without jumping or shying away.
- Sitting politely for petting: Remaining calm while being touched by someone new.
- Appearance and grooming: Allowing handling and examination (ears, paws, etc.).
- Walking on a loose leash: Controlled walking without pulling, even with distractions.
- Walking through a crowd: Navigating a crowd calmly and politely.
- Sit and down on command and staying in place: Demonstrating basic obedience skills.
- Coming when called: Reliable recall, even with distractions present.
- Reaction to another dog: Passing another dog politely without excessive excitement or aggression.
- Reaction to distractions: Remaining calm in the presence of common distractions (like noises or movements).
- Supervised separation: Staying calmly with a trusted person while the handler is briefly out of sight.
Why take this class?
- Earn the prestigious AKC CGC title!
- Build a well-mannered dog: Improve your dog's obedience and manners in real-world situations.
- Increase confidence: Help your dog become more comfortable and relaxed in various environments.
- Enhance your bond: Strengthen your relationship through teamwork and communication.
- Open doors to opportunities: Many apartments, dog parks, and therapy programs require CGC certification.
This class is perfect for dogs of any age who have basic obedience skills and are comfortable around other dogs and people. Let's work together to help your dog become a model citizen!
Instructor: Jaime ([email protected])
Cost: $100 - due at registration. Includes 4 classes + CGC test
Pay online here. (Make sure you select 'Series: CGC Prep' in the drop down!) By registering you are agreeing to all 4 classes. There will be no refunds for no-shows.
If you have any questions - please contact your instructor directly.
You must register for each class at least 24 hours prior to class! Just click on the big green register button at the bottom of this page!