Cgc Training and Certification 1 day a week training for
What is CGC?
CGC stands for Canine Good Citizen, and it's a certification and training program for dogs that emphasizes responsible ownership and good behavior in various situations and true environment situations. CGC Is not a Medical Alert puppers and no that does not mean you can pass them off as a true medical pup. However, this is a very critical foundation if you are going that route with your pup. The CGC program is administered by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and is designed to encourage well-mannered dogs and responsible dog ownership.
CLASSES Starting
February 1, 2024
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Why Choose cgc Training
Benefits
- The CGC program has several benefits:
- Promotes responsible dog ownership.
- Encourages positive interactions between dogs and the public.
- Improves the dog's behavior, making it a well-mannered companion.
- May be a prerequisite for certain therapy dog or service dog training programs.
- Dogs that pass all the test items receive a Canine Good Citizen certificate and often wear a CGC tag. This certification can be a useful indicator that a dog is well-socialized, trained, and well-behaved, which can be beneficial in various situations, including when looking for rental housing or qualifying for therapy dog programs.
Key Training Components
The CGC test assesses dogs on various criteria, including:
- Accepting a friendly stranger
- Sitting politely for petting
- Appearance and grooming
- Out for a walk (loose leash walking)
- Walking through a crowd
- Sit and down on command and staying in place.
- Coming when called
- Reaction to another dog
- Reaction to distractions
- Supervised separation
HOW IT WORKS
All Training kiddos are trained and handled by their owners and shown how to correctly establish good behavior and teamwork. Classes are group session based and real environment based. All pups get 3 starter sessions of basic verbiage that will be utilized, conditioning fundamentals, and critical understanding of expectations from both pups and parents.
Each scheduled session not only gives a full educational factor for every reasoning you can imagine but also provides a realistic blueprint into the world of dogs and humans working together.
Results
Overall, the Canine Good Citizen program is a valuable tool for promoting responsible dog ownership and ensuring that dogs are well-behaved members of the community. It's particularly useful for owners who want to improve their dogs' behavior and manners in various situations.