AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN

Canine Good Citizen is a 10 skill-test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners.

Test 1 : Accepting a friendly stranger—

This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to approach it and speak to the handler in a natural, everyday situation.

Test 2 : Sitting politely for petting—

This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to touch it while it is out with its handler.

Test 3 : Appearance and grooming—

This test demonstrates that the dog will welcome being groomed and examined and will permit someone, such as a veterinarian, groomer, or friend of the owner, to do so. It also demonstrates the owner’s care, concern, and sense of responsibility.

Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)—

This test demonstrates that the handler is in control of the dog when the dog is walking on a leash.

Test 5: Walking through a crowd—

This test demonstrates that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under control when on leash in public

Test 6: Sit and down on cue and stay in place—

This test demonstrates that the dog has training, will respond to the handler’s cues to sit and down and will remain in place (sit or down position, whichever the handler prefers).

Test 7: Coming when called—

This test demonstrates that the dog will come when called by the handler.

Test 8: Reaction to another dog—

This test demonstrates that the dog can behave politely around other dogs.

Test 9: Reaction to distraction—

This test demonstrates that the dog is always confident when faced with common distracting situations.

Test 10: Supervised separation—

This test demonstrates that a dog can be left with a trusted person, if necessary, and will maintain training and good manners.

$25 Evaluations (Per Dog)

Does your dog already posses the skills for the Canine Good Citizen Test? 

If your dog already has the skills needed to pass the CGC we offer $25 Evaluations for your CGC Title

$300 

6 Week long Group Class and CGC Evaluation 

Join us for a one time weekly, 1 hour group class where your dog will learn all the fundamental skills for their Canine Good Citizen. This class is 6 weeks in total, the 6th week will be a final Evaluation to test for your CGC Title.

This class is not approved for dogs with aggression or reactivity.

Maximum of 4 students Per Class