The Canine Good Citizen program was created by the American Kennel Club to help dogs and their owners learn more basic skills to help them navigate the increasingly demanding world. The program is open to any dog over 6 months of age, purebred and mixed breeds. Dogs learn and perform a series of skills to earn titles at that level. Having a CGC title on your dog can help you find housing, decrease your homeowners or renters insurance and help you qualify for advanced training like therapy and service dog work. The program is a great way to get involved while increasing your dog's confidence and enhancing your relationship with your furry friend.
Classes Offered
Canine Good Citizen (CGC): The canine good citizen is a series of ten skills created by AKC to enhance dog's lives. It's open to all dogs. It focuses on teaching the basics of good manners and obedience, instilling the values of responsible ownership and strengthening the bond between you and your dog at home or out in the community. CGC training creates long-lasting trust between you and your dog and ensures you'll be good neighbors and friends with everyone you meet. The class includes CGC testing. 6-weeks $150
1/10/2023 Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Instructor: McQuillen
1/14/2023 Saturday 9:30 a.m. Instructor: McQuillen
Canine Good Citizen (CGC-A): The AKC Community Canine program is all about ensuring you have a well-behaved dog while you're out and about in the community. Where CGC happens in a simulated environment, the 10-step AKC Community Canine test is conducted in real life situ- ations-like walking on a busy sidewalk or through a local park-giving you and your dog the confidence to enjoy everyday to the fullest, no matter what comes your way. Dog/Handler teams will work each week to perfect skills learned in CGC. The class includes CGC testing. 6- weeks $150.
2/28/2023 Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Instructor: McQuillen
3/4/2023 Saturday 9:30 a.m. Instructor: McQuillen
Canine Good Citizen (CGC-U): Another step beyond the basic CGC and CGC-A tests is the AKC Urban CGC title. This class teaches dog/handler teams the 10 skills that your dog must learn to pass the Ur- ban CGC test. This test is administered in a place where there are cars, streets to be crossed, noises, and fast-paced distractions. which tests your dog's skills in an active city or town setting. The class includes CGC testing. 6-weeks $150.
2/18/2023 Saturday 2:45 p.m. Instructor: Wiglesworth
2/20/2023 Monday 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Wiglesworth
Star Puppy. Get your puppy started right with this class that teaches you how to best communicate with your puppy. The class provides an opportunity for your dog to socialize with people and other dogs. All your puppy-raising issues are covered including housetraining, chewing, barking, jumping up and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called. The class includes the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test 6-weeks $150.
2/20/2023 Monday 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Wiglesworth
1/23/2023 Thursday 4:30 p.m. Instructor: Wiglesworth
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