Canine Good Citizen Program
The Canine Good Citizen program was created by the American Kennel Club to help dogs and their owners learn more basic skills to help them navigate an increasingly demanding world. The program is open to any dog over 6 months of age, purebred and mixed breeds. Dogs learn and perform a series of skills to earn titles at that level. Having a CGC title on your dog can help you find housing, or decrease your homeowners or renters insurance. The program is a great way to get involved while increasing your dog’s confidence and enhancing your relationship with your furry friend.
Classes Offered
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
The canine good citizen is a series of ten skills focusing on the basics of good manners and obedience, instilling the values of responsible ownership and strengthening the dog-human bond at home our out in the community. CGC is open to all dogs over the age of 6 months and ensures you’ll be good neighbors and friends with everyone you meet. The class includes CGC testing. 6-weeks $150
Community Canine (CGC-A)
The AKC Community Canine program is all about ensuring you have a well-behaved dog while you’re out and about in the community. While CGC training typically happens in a classroom environment, the 10-step AKC Community Canine test is conducted in real life situations like walking on a busy sidewalk or through a local park–giving you and your dog the confidence to enjoy everyday to the fullest, no matter what comes your way. Dog/Handler teams will work each week to perfect skills learned in CGC. The class includes CGC-A testing. 6-weeks $150.
Urban Canine (CGC-U)
Most of our dogs live in urban or suburban environments and need to handle the challenges of their world. Dogs in this class will learn the 10 skills need to do that. The AKC Urban CGC title acknowledges these skills. The AKC Urban CGC test is administered in a place where there are cars, streets to be crossed, noises, and fast-paced distractions. which tests your dog’s skills in an active city or town setting. The class includes CGC-U testing. 6-weeks $150.
STAR PUPPY
Get your puppy started right with this class that teaches you how to best communicate with your puppy. The class provides an opportunity for your dog to socialize with people and other dogs. All your puppy-raising issues are covered including housetraining, chewing, barking, jumping up and the most effective way to teach practical skills like coming when called. Class fee includes an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test. Class Fee: $120
SEMI-PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
We offer semi-private instruction for groups up to four dogs at a time a date that is convenient for you. All Semi-Private Instruction is in one-hour increments. Enroll for the instruction and a trainer will contact you directly to set a date and time. All attendees must register for the class separately. Class Fee: $80/hour/student
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
We offer private instruction at a time a date that is convenient for you. All Private Instruction is in one-hour increments. Enroll for the instruction and a trainer will contact you directly to set a date and time. Class Fee: $80/hour
Classes are kept small so we can individualize instruction to maximize your results (6-8 students).
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