AKC Canine Good Citizen® Program

10 Weeks/ 1 Hour session per week.

2 Instructors per class

Class limited to 8 students

Located in Hattiesburg, MS.

Overview

The AKC Canine Good Citizen® program is a recognized and trusted training and certification initiative by the American Kennel Club (AKC) that enables dog owners to learn together while mastering 10 essential skills.

Key Features:

• Open to dogs of all breeds aged 6 months and older.

• Covers essential commands and manners.

• Emphasizes responsible dog ownership, proper care, grooming, and health awareness.

• Successful completion earns an AKC Canine Good Citizen certificate and ribbon, included with purchase of the class.

• Official AKC CGC title option available for additional fee.

Canine Good Citizen Test Items

1. Test 1 : Accepting a friendly stranger

2. Test 2 : Sitting politely for petting

3. Test 3 : Appearance and grooming

4. Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)

5. Test 5: Walking through a crowd

6. Test 6: Sit and down on cue and stay in place

7. Test 7: Coming when called

8. Test 8: Reaction to another dog

9. Test 9: Reaction to distraction

10. Test 10: Supervised separation