Is your dog a Canine Good Citizen? (May 2022 Update)

By Katherine Ostiguy, KPA CTP CPDT-KA|2022-08-09T21:50:13-04:00May 9, 2022|Canine Good Citizen, Training|

Puppy Day School alum Ursus passed the CGC test! Will your dog be next?

Find out this summer! We’re excited to announce two new training opportunities this summer at Crossbones: a new format for our CGC Prep class and an AKC Canine Good Citizen testing event!

Not sure […]

5 Skills Your Dog Needs to Pass the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test

By Katherine Ostiguy, KPA CTP CPDT-KA|2022-05-09T22:07:19-04:00October 3, 2016|Training, Canine Good Citizen|

Loose leash walking is one of the most important skills to master before taking the CGC test, because it is a part of several test items.

In last week’s blog post, An Overview of the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) […]

An Overview of the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test

By Katherine Ostiguy, KPA CTP CPDT-KA|2024-07-01T07:27:49-04:00September 29, 2016|Canine Good Citizen, Training|

Every September, the American Kennel Club sponsors Responsible Dog Ownership Days. On that note, I would like to discuss the Canine Good Citizen program, which rewards responsible dog owners across the country. As an approved […]