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The Canine Good Citizen Program is the
foundation for other activities such as
therapy dog training or just having a
well mannered dog! You
can also seek the advanced level of CGC!
As you
work with your dog to teach the CGC skills,
you’ll discover the many benefits and joys
of training your dog. Training will enhance
the bond between you and your dog. Dogs who
have a solid obedience education are a joy
to live with – they respond well to
household routines, have good manners in the
presence of people and other dogs, and they
fully enjoy the company of the owner who
took the time to provide training,
intellectual stimulation, and a higher
quality of life. We sincerely hope that CGC
will be the beginning for you and your dog
and that after passing the CGC test, you’ll
continue training in competition obedience
classes and other performance events.
In the meantime, let's start with some basic
obedience skills!
Who Can Participate?
All dogs, including both purebred and mixed breed dogs
are welcome to participate in the AKC’s Canine Good
Citizen® (CGC) Program. Dogs must be old enough to have
received necessary immunizations such as rabies
vaccines. Owners will sign the Responsible Dog Owners
Pledge attesting to having the dog under the routine
care of a veterinarian who will work with the owner to
determine an appropriate plan and schedule for vaccines
and other health care procedures.
There is no age limit for the CGC test. A dog is never
too old to be a good citizen. Puppies who have completed
all immunizations and boosters may be tested, however,
because we know that behavior and temperament can change
over time, when puppies pass the CGC test, owners should
have them re-tested as adults. Dogs must
demonstrate non-aggressive behaviors.
Dogs are required
to pass a 10-item Test!
NOTE: NO
clicker-training used
 Valerie
Tillery
valerietillery@gmail.com
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