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AKC CGC CERT PREP

At GR Pet Services we encourage dog parents, dog guardians and dog lovers to become responsible dog owners and teach good manners to pups. No matter your level of expertise and abilities, we can give you the necessary tools, knowledge and practical skills to prepare you for the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) test from the American Kennel Club.

These lessons are very demanding and they call for a lot of patience, discipline, consistency and responsibility because the goal is to train your dog to be well-behaved and calm in ANY situation.

In this program, you’ll know how our training methods work; you’ll learn and master the 10 skills your dog should have to be a polite member of society and pass the CGC test:

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST ITEMS

ACCEPTING A FRIENDLY STRANGER

SITTING POLITELY FOR PETTING

ACCEPT BEING HANDLED LIKE A GROOMER OR VETERINARIAN WOULD TOUCH AND EXAMINE ANY DOG

OUT FOR A WALK IN ANY DIRECTION WITHOUT PULLING OR LUNGING

WALKING THROUGH A CROWD

SIT AND DOWN ON CUE/STAYING IN PLACE

COMING WHEN CALLED

REMAINING CALM WHEN ANOTHER DOG(S) AND DOG HANDLER(S) APPROACHES

REACTION TO DISTRACTIONS

REMAINING CALM WHILE BEING HANDLED BY ANOTHER PERSON AND THE ORIGINAL HANDLER GOES OUT OF SIGHT.

Since Guillermo is a Certified CGC Evaluator from the AKC, you can decide whether to take the test with him or directly at the AKC. The important thing is that you train with your dog with discipline and consistency until you master the skills required to pass the test.

If your goal is to become Therapy Dog Certified, please read the information on the links below to learn about the process and requirements needed by the State of New York.