CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (PDF)

CANINE GOOD
CITIZEN (CGC)
So, you think you and
your dog have what it
takes to be role models
of good dog behavior and
responsible pet
ownership? Maybe Fido
has that something
special you’d like to
develop? You want to
show your pup off and
become an ambassador
for all dogs? This is the
training class for you!

YOU WANT YOUR DOG TO BE A GOOD CITIZEN?
This specialized dog training program is designed to help
your pup develop the skills to become a model citizen in the
community and help your dog pass the American Kennel
Club certification – the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test.

WHAT IS THE CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TITLE?
The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification program is a
dog training test administered by the American Kennel Club

(AKC) to reward dogs that have proven good manners. This
certification shows a dog who has been trained to be a
"good citizen" at home and out in the community. The CGC
test also helps promote responsible dog ownership, and it
gives owners a great dog training goal

WHAT DOES THE CGC TEST INCLUDE?
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Accepting a friendly stranger

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Sitting politely for petting

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Appearance and grooming

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Out for a walk (walking on loose leash)

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Walking through a crowd

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Sit and down command and staying in place

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Coming when called

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Reaction to another dog

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Reaction to distraction

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Supervised separation

HOW MUCH, WHEN AND WHERE ARE THE CGC TRAINING
CLASSES?
Cost: $100 cash/check or $104 credit card through PayPal
When: 6-week courses starting March 15th (prepayment required).
Where: 11119 SE Linwood Ave., Milwaukie, OR, 97222

6-7pm CGC BASICS
If your non-reactive pup has some skills but you feel you need work on
basic commands sit, stay, down and come this is the class for you.
This is the prep class for the CGC Advanced class.
7-8 CGC Advanced
Your dog has the basics down and you need work on reactions,
distractions, separations and excepting strangers. After this class
your pup should be ready to take the CGC test.

For inquiries and to sign up please email:
Carlee Roe
runboss77@gmail.com

Please send checks: The Balanced Dog c/o Carlee Roe
9220 SE Oak, Portland, OR, 97216