Canine Good Citizen
Pre-requisite: Dogs should be able to perform all Basic Manners 1 skills with one command and should have knowledge of skills in Basic Manners 2.
What you will learn: The Canine Good Citizen Program teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. The 10-step CGC test is a non-competitive test for all dogs, including purebreds and mixed breeds. It is a pre-requisite for many therapy dog groups; and some homeowner’s insurance companies encourage CGC testing. The CGC is an AKC title. Plus, each week you will learn a new trick so your dog can earn an AKC novice tricks title on the same night as the CGC evaluation. Check out akc.org, click on sports and events, look through the list to find CGC and tricks info.
Pre-requisite: Dogs should be able to perform all Basic Manners 1 skills with one command and should have knowledge of skills in Basic Manners 2.
What you will learn: The Canine Good Citizen Program teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. The 10-step CGC test is a non-competitive test for all dogs, including purebreds and mixed breeds. It is a pre-requisite for many therapy dog groups; and some homeowner’s insurance companies encourage CGC testing. The CGC is an AKC title. Plus, each week you will learn a new trick so your dog can earn an AKC novice tricks title on the same night as the CGC evaluation. Check out akc.org, click on sports and events, look through the list to find CGC and tricks info.
Pre-requisite: Dogs should be able to perform all Basic Manners 1 skills with one command and should have knowledge of skills in Basic Manners 2.
What you will learn: The Canine Good Citizen Program teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. The 10-step CGC test is a non-competitive test for all dogs, including purebreds and mixed breeds. It is a pre-requisite for many therapy dog groups; and some homeowner’s insurance companies encourage CGC testing. The CGC is an AKC title. Plus, each week you will learn a new trick so your dog can earn an AKC novice tricks title on the same night as the CGC evaluation. Check out akc.org, click on sports and events, look through the list to find CGC and tricks info.