ACK Canine Good Citizen Certification
Overview
The first step is to look at the AKC CGC certification information here. If you are interested in having your dog trained and evaluated for the AKC CGC titles, please read the rest of this page for more details.
The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title show that your dog:
- Is healthy and well-kept
- Can be examined and groomed easily by other people
- Accepts other people and their dogs
- Can walk on a leash without pulling or lunging
- Can sit and lie down on command
- Can remain in place (either sitting or laying down)
- Can be left alone
- Can tolerate distracting situations
- Is a well-mannered member of the community
Training for the AKC CGC
Before testing for the AKC CGC, completing the Top Gun Dog Training basic puppy or dog obedience program is best. Do not rush directly into the testing for the AKC CGC test without being observed by an AKC CGC Evaluator first.
You must pass all 10 times listed here for certification. We can help train your puppy or dog and prepare them for the AKC CGC test. Remember that not all dogs will qualify for the test if they are not well-behaved and have excellent social skills. This means no jumping up on people, no play biting, no barking in public, and always under its owner's control.
Testing for the AKC CGC
The test is very strict; you must pass all 10 times listed here for certification. Testing is done in a public location of the evaluator's choice. Testing cannot be done at the puppy or dog's home, yard, or neighborhood. Common locations for testing in the Huntsville area are Bridge Street Shops, Indian Creek Park, and Home Depot.
Watch this video of a demonstration of the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test: https://youtu.be/WUy9HzYX4OY?si=903a3cJFcEDA5iuo
Getting Started
If you are seriously interested in having your dog trained and tested for the AKC CGC certification, you can request a FREE Phone Consultation with Dale by clicking the blue button below. Once we ask some questions to receive basic information about your dog, we can discuss the detailed training process, outline, availability, and rates.