Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

What’s New in OBEDIENCE/Rally!

  • Rally Obedience Beginner/Intermediate – Sign up under RALLY CLASSES.  Must be familiar with basic obedience commands.  Sign up and the instructor will contact you. Accepting 8 dog/handler teams.  Starts January 7 through February 4, 2025. 
  • Puppy Pre-School  (S.T.A.R. Puppy)  Sign up under “Puppy Classes” for requirements and more information.  The instructor will contact you with more information.
  • BASIC OBEDIENCE CLASSES – Classes are held on THURSDAY evenings.  Sign up soon, as these classes fill quickly.  The instructor will contact you.
  • The instructor will contact you through email with more information. 
  • Canine Good Citizen (CGC) OBEDIENCE CLASS – To be announced.  Sign up and an instructor will contact you.  Accepting 4 teams.
  • INTRO TO COMPETITION Obedience Class – To be announced.  Sign up and an instructor will contact you.  Accepting 4 teams. 
  • Other classes we will be offering are listed in Obedience Classes sections.

AKC Canine Good Citizen Program teaches good behavior for dogs and responsible dog ownership.  The CGC is a 10 step test for purebreds and mixed breeds.  It is often a prerequisite for therapy dog groups, some homeowner’s insurance companies encourage CGC testing, and some apartments and condos require a resident dog pass the CGC test. You can check  out AKC’s website under Canine Good Citizen to find out more details and other CGC programs – S.T.A.R. Puppy, AKC Community  Canine, and AKC Urban CGC.

The CGC test includes the following ten items plus an Owner’s Pledge.

1. Accepting a Friendly Stranger

2. Sitting politely for Petting

3. Appearance and Grooming

4. Out for a Walk (walking on a loose lead)

5. Walking Through a Crowd

6.  Sit and Down on Command and Staying in Place

7.  Coming When Called

8.  Reaction to Another Dog

9.  Reaction to distractions

10. Supervised  Separation

AKC CGC Evaluators, Lori Genaw or Pat Benat will be holding the CGC tests.  Dates will be poasted as they come up.  If you feel that your dog will be able to pass these ten items listed above, please consider signing up.  The cost will be $25.00 for the test. 

Intermediate Obedience Classes teach the CGC basic concepts along with other Intermediate Obedience Skills.  The test is given after the Intermediate class, it is part of the fee of the class.

We also offer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy course.  The STAR Puppy Course stand for…

Socialization
T raining
A ctivity
R esponsibility

Puppies that are eligible for this class are puppies that have had their vaccinations updated and are under a year old.  Please fill out the form on the right and I will be in touch with you for more information.

If you wish to receive a title for passing the CGC test your dog must be registered with AKC in one of the following ways:

1.  AKC Registration Number

2.  A PAL Number

3.  An  AKC Canine Partners Number.

Who can Participate?

AKC designed the CGC in 1989 to reward dogs with good manners at home and in the community.  All dogs, purebred or mixed are welcome.  Owners sign the Responsible Dog Owners Pledge to maintain their dog’s health, safety, and quality of life.

There is no age limit for the CGC test.  A dog is never too old.  Puppies who have completed all immunizations and boosters may be tested.  Older dogs must have current rabies and any other vaccinations recommended by their vet.

 

AKC Canine Good Citizen

Payment can be made to BDNKC using cash, check, or PayPal. To reserve a space, payment for the class, workshop, or clinic must be received by BDNKC at least one week before the event. No refunds after first class.  No cancellation or refunds within one week of first class or event start.

A cancellation fee of $20 will be charged.

BDNKC’s postal address is 6687 N.75 Dr, Escanaba, MI 49829.


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