AKC's Canine Good CitizenŽ (CGC) Program
Kenai Kennel Club offers a class to prepare owners and their dogs for the AKC's CGC Test. Dogs are evaluated and tested at the end of the course.
Next CGC Class: Friday July 16, 2010 at 6:00 pm
This class is limited and requires pre-registration
$60.00 includes 6 weeks of class
CGC Testing will be on week 7 and costs $10.00
All dogs, including both purebred and mixed breed dogs are welcome to participate in the AKC's Canine Good CitizenŽ (CGC) Program.
Started in 1989, CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.
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 high quality life.
The 10 steps include:
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 command and Staying in place
Test 7: Coming when called
Test 8: Reaction to another dog
Test 9: Reaction to distraction
Test 10: Supervised separation
