Canine Good Citizen
CGC Prep
Requirements: Dog is comfortable in a group class setting, walks on a loose leash, sits, downs, recalls, and stays on cue
Prerequisites: S.T.A.R. Puppy, Advanced Puppy, & Advanced Puppy II classes or equivalent puppy classes elsewhere
Session length: 7 weeks
Cost: $160 ($140 with early registration discount)
Content: This course is for dogs 1 year or older that have had several hours of group training in good social and obedience manners, but need polishing of those skills prior to taking the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Owners learn to become responsible dog owners and take the AKC pledge.
Obedience Skills: Sit, Down, Loose Leash Walking, Come, Leave It and Distance Stay.
Greeting: No Jumping Up, Accepting Petting and being Groomed by an unfamiliar person.
Plus Reaction to Another Dog, Walking Through a Crowd and Supervised Separation
Working around distractions (people, objects, sounds)
Polite Manners Going Through Doors/gates
For more information, go to http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/training/canine-good-citizen/
To Enroll: please go to “How to Enroll in a Class”
Prerequisites: S.T.A.R. Puppy, Advanced Puppy, & Advanced Puppy II classes or equivalent puppy classes elsewhere
Session length: 7 weeks
Cost: $160 ($140 with early registration discount)
Content: This course is for dogs 1 year or older that have had several hours of group training in good social and obedience manners, but need polishing of those skills prior to taking the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Owners learn to become responsible dog owners and take the AKC pledge.
Obedience Skills: Sit, Down, Loose Leash Walking, Come, Leave It and Distance Stay.
Greeting: No Jumping Up, Accepting Petting and being Groomed by an unfamiliar person.
Plus Reaction to Another Dog, Walking Through a Crowd and Supervised Separation
Working around distractions (people, objects, sounds)
Polite Manners Going Through Doors/gates
For more information, go to http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/training/canine-good-citizen/
To Enroll: please go to “How to Enroll in a Class”
CGCa & CGCU
Requirements: CGC title on record
Session length: 7 weeks
Cost: $160 ($140 with early registration discount)
Content:
Sit & Down, Stay in small Group with other People and/or Dogs
Ignoring Dropped Food
Greetings from People Holding a Bag
Loose Leash Walking with Left & Right Turns plus Slow & Fast pace.
Passing other Dogs on a Walk
Working around City Distractions (people, objects, sounds)
Polite Manners Going Through Doors, Up Stairs, Steps, or Elevator
Transportation: Entering & Exiting a Vehicle under control
First 2 or 3 classes will be held at K9 Obedience Club and the other classes held at community places and/or stores. The testing for the CGCA & CGCU would be performed in environments which meet AKC’s requirements. http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/training/akc-community-canine/about/)
To Enroll: please go to “How to Enroll in a Class”
Session length: 7 weeks
Cost: $160 ($140 with early registration discount)
Content:
Sit & Down, Stay in small Group with other People and/or Dogs
Ignoring Dropped Food
Greetings from People Holding a Bag
Loose Leash Walking with Left & Right Turns plus Slow & Fast pace.
Passing other Dogs on a Walk
Working around City Distractions (people, objects, sounds)
Polite Manners Going Through Doors, Up Stairs, Steps, or Elevator
Transportation: Entering & Exiting a Vehicle under control
First 2 or 3 classes will be held at K9 Obedience Club and the other classes held at community places and/or stores. The testing for the CGCA & CGCU would be performed in environments which meet AKC’s requirements. http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/training/akc-community-canine/about/)
To Enroll: please go to “How to Enroll in a Class”