AKC CGC Preparation Class helps dogs and handlers build the real-world manners and reliability needed to work toward the AKC Canine Good Citizen title. We’ll practice polite greetings, accepting handling and grooming, loose-leash walking, walking through crowds, sit/down/stay, recall, appropriate behavior around other dogs, reactions to everyday distractions, and supervised separation. The class focuses on confidence, neutrality, handler communication, and reliable obedience in real-life situations, with the CGC evaluation offered at the completion of the program.

CGC TEST ITEMS:

• Test 1 : Accepting a friendly stranger

• Test 2 : Sitting politely for petting

• Test 3 : Appearance and grooming

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

• Test 5: Walking through a crowd

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

• Test 7: Coming when called

• Test 8: Reaction to another dog

• Test 9: Reaction to distraction

• Test 10: Supervised separation

*There is an additional fee to be paid to the AKC to obtain the CGC certificate and title.

$250 - 5 sessions, includes AKC CGC Evaluation