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Quoted from the AKC's website:

"Welcome to the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program. Started in 1989, CGC is a certification program that 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 the 10-step CGC test may
receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.

Many dog owners choose Canine Good Citizen training as the first step in training their dogs. The Canine Good Citizen Program lays
the foundation for other AKC activities such as obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events. As you work with your dog to
teach the CGC skills, you'll discover the many benefits and joys of training your dog. Training will enhance the bond between you
and your dog. Dogs who have a solid obedience education are a joy to live with - they respond well to household routines, have good
manners in the presence of people and other dogs, and they fully enjoy the company of the owner who took the time to provide
training, intellectual stimulation, and a high quality life. We sincerely hope that CGC will be only a beginning for you and your dog and
that after passing the CGC test, you'll continue training in obedience, agility, tracking, or performance events.

AKC’s Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program is one of the most rapidly growing programs in the American Kennel Club. There are
many exciting applications of this wonderful, entry level that go beyond the testing and certifying of dogs."

For test details and more Information please visit the AKC website:
http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfmAKC
AKC’s Canine Good Citizen®
(CGC) Program Test Items

Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger

Test 2: Sitting politely for petting

Test 3: Appearance and grooming

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

Test 5: Walking through a crowd

Test 6: Sit and down on command
and staying in place

Test 7: Coming when called

Test 8: Reaction to another dog

Test 9: Reaction to distraction

Test 10: Supervised separation
There are frequent CGC preparation classes and tests given at Our Furry Friends
Training Centers and in various locations in
Sacramento County. We offer
pre-scheduled tests for $16, as well as private tests just for you - cost is $39.
 Both of
the evaluators,
Cherie Maitland and Alan St. Andrew, are long-time trainers and enjoy
helping people and their dogs learn together.

Have a young dog or puppy under a year old? Check out the
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
Program at Our Furry Friends. Visit www.DOG-B-GOOD.com for the schedule.
AKC Canine Good Citizen

. . . Preparation Classes and Tests
El Dorado Training Center:

Intermediate Obedience &
Canine Good Citizen Practice:
Come learn about and practice for taking the 10-step AKC Canine
Good Citizen Test
. Class includes a pre-test and ideas for dealing
with any test-taking anxiety
!
Pre-Requiste: Basic Obedience Skills. 5 Wks, Max 5 Dogs, $1
09
Instructor: Cherie Maitland


Canine Good Citizen Tests: Sign up to
take the CGC Test with one of our friendly and experienced
instructors and evaluators.Test times are either on the hour or half
hour, so there is minimal waiting!!
Cost is $18 for the first time at the Center or if you do not pass
the  first time and you later retake the test at the Center, it is then

half price
!!
Also available: Private tests that you set up on your time
schedule.
Evaluators: Cherie Maitland and Alan St. Andrew


FOR CLASS SCHEDULE:
www.DOG-B-GOOD.com/CanineGoodCitizen
Amador & Calaveras Training:

Preparing for the AKC Canine Good
Citizen Tes
t: Come learn about and practice for taking
the 10-step AKC Canine Good Citizen Test
. Class includes a
pre-test and ideas for dealing with any test-taking anxiety
! Basic
Obedience Skills are Required.
P
rivate Lessons, $75    Instructor: Cherie Maitland

Canine Good Citizen Tests: Sign up to
take the CGC Test with one of our friendly and experienced
instructors and evaluators.Test times are either on the hour or half
hour, so there is minimal waiting!!
Cost is $18 for the first time at the Center in El Dorado or
schedule a Private Test for $39
.

Evaluators: Cherie Maitland



FOR CLASS SCHEDULE:
www.DOG-B-GOOD.com/CanineGoodCitizen