AKC Community Canine CGCA

AKC CGCA – The advanced level of AKC’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program.

The CGCA is a six week program at $175 per dog. Classes meet once per week and may include field trips out for training. Graduation and testing will take place on the last day of class.

AKC Community Canine is the third and most advanced level of the Canine Good Citizen Program. In AKC Community Canine, dogs can earn the CGCA (Advanced CGC) title.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BEGIN:
To earn the AKC Community Canine (CGCA) title, your dog must have a Canine Good Citizen test on record. CGC is a prerequisite for the AKC Community Canine (CGCA) title.

To earn the CGCA title, your pup must pass all 10 items of the test to receive the CGCA title.
• Dog stands, sits or lies down and waits under control
• Walks on a loose leash in a natural situation (not in a ring) — does not pull
• Walks on loose leash through a crowd
• Dog walks past distraction dogs present; does not pull
• Sit — stay in small group (3 other people with dogs)
• Down or sit stay — distance
• Dog allows person who is carrying something (backpack, computer bag, etc.) to approach and pet it
• “Leave it.” Dog walks by food and follows owner instructions, Down or sit stay — distance (owner’s choice)
• Recall with distractions present (coming when called)
• Dog will sit or stand/stay while owner enters/exits a doorway

Payment in full is due at the time of registration. All pups must be up to date on vaccines. Space is limited to 8 pups – reserve NOW to secure your spot.

All graduates receive a personalized diploma PLUS a certificate for one full day of daycare with us (a $32 value!)