AKC CGC Classes

AKC Canine Good Citizen Classes

Teach your dog to be a good citizen in it's community!

The American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program prepares dogs to demonstrate good manners and behavior, both in the home and out in the community. The CGC program also encourages responsible dog ownership by building your relationship with your dog through training and understanding. In CGC, dogs who pass the 10 step CGC test can earn a certificate and/or the official AKC CGC title. The test will be performed at the end of the 5 week class. There is no age restriction however, dogs should have some basic obedience training. Students will be notified of location before class each week.

CGCA and CGCU classes follow our Canine Good Citizen classes. Our one hour classes are scheduled throughout the year, please contact us for the next class start date.

Please note our Canine Good Citizen class is NOT for dogs that show aggression or reactivity towards other dogs or people.

Curriculum (10 Test Items)

Accepting a friendly stranger
Sitting politely for petting
Appearance and Grooming
Out for a walk
Walking through a crowd
Sit and Down on command
Coming when called
Reaction to another dog
Reaction to distractions
Supervised separation

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Additional Information

Q: What do I need to bring for class?
A: Dogs need a secure collar, a 6 foot leash (not retractable), soft training treats and a treat bag to hold your treats. Creature Comforts carry a variety of options or a cotton nail apron from Home Depot or Ace Hardware is ideal.

Q: When do I pay, how do I pay and what is the cost?
A: Payment is due the first week of class before the class begins. The cost is $175.00 for 5 weeks. We accept cash, check made payable to Diane's Clever K9s or PayPal, paypal.me/dianescleverk9s. Payment by PayPal is due before the first class begins. Please add $5.00 to cover the service fee.

All classes are non-refundable upon the first attendance to the course. For voluntary missed classes, the training material from the missed class will be provided. In the event of a weather cancellation, you will receive email notification at least 2-hours prior to your class start time and the class will be rescheduled.

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