The AKC Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) program provides a perfect framework for training your dog to become a polite member of society. CGC is open to all dogs purebred and mixed breed. There are no age minimums or limits for participating in the Canine Good Citizen program, because yes, you can always teach an old dog new tricks! The 10 test items on the CGC test are practical, functional behaviors that every dog should have to be welcomed in the community.

Cost: $50

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 down on cue and stay in place

7. Coming when called

8. Reaction to another dog

9. Reaction to distraction

10. Supervised separation

For more information about taking the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, please contact us via email at bcerrillos@naperhumane.org or aolson@naperhumane.org