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Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program is the gold standard of behavior for dogs in our communities. Almost one million dogs, both purebred and mixed breed, have participated in the program since it began in 1989.
Canine Good Citizen is part of the AKC Family Dog Program and many dog owners choose CGC as their [...]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/
| May 20, 2019
Expert Advice
AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen
We are pleased to announce a new member of the Canine Good Citizen family- AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen. AKC Urban CGC is beginning in April 2015. The first AKC Urban CGC test in the country was recently administered by the Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County. Organized by CGC Evaluator Marti Hohmann [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-urban-canine-good-citizen/
| May 20, 2019
Products & Services
AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen
About AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen
Urban CGC Brochure
For Dog Owners
Test Items for AKC Urban CGC
Finding CGCU Trainers, Classes and Evaluators
For Evaluators
Evaluator Guide for AKC Urban CGC
Test Kits
Test Kits - Printable Order Form
Test Summary Form Online (please use Online entry; you will receive a confirmation instantly with [...]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-urban-canine-good-citizen/
| May 20, 2019
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Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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| May 20, 2019
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Products & Services
What Is Canine Good Citizen?
Welcome to the AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program. Started in 1989, the CGC Program 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 [...]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/what-is-canine-good-citizen/
| May 20, 2019
Products & Services
About AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen
AKC Urban CGC Test as a Public Access Test
AKC Urban CGC is a title in the Canine Good Citizen family of awards and titles that also include AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen and AKC Community Canine.
AKC Urban CGC requires that the dog demonstrate CGC skills and beyond in a [...]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-urban-canine-good-citizen/about/
| May 20, 2019
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Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program
A Canine Good Citizen is a dog that passes the 10-step CGC test, and is accordingly recognized for meeting the gold standard for dog behavior. AKC sends a certificate suitable for framing to the owners of those dogs. Dogs with the CGC title are also listed in AKC records with the "CGC" suffix after their [...]
https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/events/cgc/cgc_schedule.cfm
| May 20, 2019
Press Releases
AKC's Canine Good Citizen Program Turns 25
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club’s (AKC®) groundbreaking Canine Good Citizen® program is proud to announce its 25th birthday! Long considered the gold standard for dog behavior in communities across the country, CGC® is getting #social to celebrate with its human and canine friends across the country.
The [...]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akcs-canine-good-citizen-program-turns-25/
| May 20, 2019
Products & Services
AKC Canine Good Citizen Becomes a Title
TO GET AN AKC CANINE PARTNERS NUMBER AT THE SAME TIME YOU APPLY FOR A TITLE, click here for the appplication.
On January 1, 2013 Canine Good Citizen® became an official AKC title that can appear on the title records of dogs registered or listed with AKC. Dog owners who complete the CGC as a Title process [...]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/articles/akc-canine-good-citizen-becomes-a-title/
| May 20, 2019
Expert Advice
Training for the Canine Good Citizen Test
A goal for nearly every dog owner is to have a dog that is a joy to live with. This is a dog who is well-mannered at home and in the community.
The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program provides a perfect starting point in training for all dogs.
Canine Good Citizen test is a [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-for-the-canine-good-citizen-test/
| May 20, 2019