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The Canine Good Citizen program was developed by the American Kennel Club to measure the success of dogs in learning what they determined to be the Ten Essential Skills every well-behaved dog should know, hence "Canine Good Citizen".

We teach the Canine Good Citizen class as an intermediate obedience class, and as a follow up to Basic Obedience. When your dog takes the AKC Canine Good Citizen Exam, you will receive a receipt that allows you to purchase CGC items at the AKC Store online that shows that you and your dog have achieved this benchmark of your hard work.

You can view pictures from our CGC Classes below.

AKC CGC™ RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER’S PLEDGE®

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN® OWNER’S COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP

I understand that to truly be a Canine Good Citizen, my dog needs a responsible owner. I agree to maintain my dog’s health, safety, and quality of life. By participating in the Canine Good Citizen test, I agree: 

 I will be responsible for my dog’s health needs. These include:

• routine veterinary care including check-ups and vaccines
• adequate nutrition through proper diet; clean water at all times
• daily exercise and regular bathing and grooming

 I will be responsible for my dog’s safety.

• I will properly control my dog by providing fencing where appropriate, not letting my dog run loose, and using a leash in public.
• I will ensure that my dog has some form of identification (which may include collar tags, tattoos, or microchip ID).

 I will not allow my dog to infringe on the rights of others.

• I will not allow my dog to run loose in the neighborhood.
• I will not allow my dog to be a nuisance to others by barking while in the yard, in a hotel room, etc.
• I will pick up and properly dispose of my dog’s waste in all public areas such as on the grounds of hotels, on sidewalks, parks, etc.
• I will pick up and properly dispose of my dog’s waste in wilderness areas, on hiking trails, campgrounds and in off-leash parks.

 I will be responsible for my dog’s quality of life.

• I understand that basic training is beneficial to all dogs.
• I will give my dog attention and playtime.
• I understand that owning a dog is a commitment in time and caring.

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Ten Essential Skills

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.

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.

3. Appearance & Grooming

This practical 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.

4. Out For A Walk (Loose Leash Walking)

This test demonstrates that the handler is in control of the dog. The dog may be on either side of the handler.

5. Walking Through A Crowd

This test demonstrates that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under control in public places.

6. Sit & Down & Stay In Place

This test demonstrates that the dog has training, will respond to the handler's commands to sit and down and will remain as placed by the handler.

7. Come When Called

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

8. Reaction to Another Dog

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

9. Reaction to Distractions

Demonstrates that the dog is confident at all times when faced with common distracting situations.

10. Supervised Separation

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

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