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

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 what the AKC Canine Good Citizen test is all about? Check out our blog post about it!

Commit to classes

Our spring experiment with Intro to Agility as a linear class has been very successful! We were inspired to use the format […]

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

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

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) Test, I described the ten elements of the CGC test. Preparing for this test is key. There are a few specific behaviors that not all “well behaved” dogs know.

Preparing for the CGC Test

The CGC test is designed to reward well-mannered dogs […]

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

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

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 AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, I am often asked about the requirements for passing the test. What does it take to become a Canine Good Citizen?

Eligibility

First, the CGC test is open to dogs of any breed or mix of breeds. One of the most common […]

By Katherine Ostiguy, KPA CTP CPDT-KA|2022-05-09T22:09:11-04:00September 29, 2016|Canine Good Citizen, Training|Comments Off