AKC Canine Good Citizen Test
Taking the 10-skill CGC test is the final payoff for all your hard work!
Service Description
Once you feel like you and your dog have mastered all ten skills (or completed the appropriate class/training series), you’re ready to take the CGC Test with an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator. All dogs can be good dogs, and all owners can be great owners, all it takes is a little bit of training, lots of love, and of course, plenty of praise along the way. The Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) program is an expert training program designed to help you and your dog be the best you can be–together. Canine Good Citizen is a 10-skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. Test components are as follows: Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger. Test 2: Sitting politely for petting. Test 3: Appearance and grooming. Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead). Test 5: Walking through a crowd. Test 6: Sit and down on command and staying in place. Test 7: Coming when called. Test 8: Reaction to another dog. Test 9: Reaction to distraction. Test 10: Supervised separation. Class Requirements: One handler per dog in class but the entire family welcome to attend Well-behaved children over the age of 6 are welcome to attend. Any child under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No more than 2 children per family allowed No out-of-control, aggressive, or wild dogs No Choke Chains or Electronic Collars allowed on site
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
All scheduled private and group lessons, workshop and seminars attendance must be cancelled or rescheduled a minimum of 24-Hours prior to the scheduled start time. Late cancellations and “No-Shows” will be charged at the normal rate.