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The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that emphasizes responsible pet ownership for owners and  good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test can receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.

Many dog owners choose Canine Good Citizen training as the first step in training their dogs. The Canine Good Citizen Program lays the foundation for therapy dog activities and AKC activities such as obedience, agility, and tracking. As you work with your dog to teach the CGC skills, you'll discover the many benefits and joys of training your dog. CGC training  enhances the bond between you and your dog. Dogs who have a solid obedience foundation are a joy to live with and respond well to household routines, have good manners in the presence of people and other dogs, and fully enjoy the company of the owner who took the time to provide training. We at John's Natural Dog Training Company sincerely hope that CGC will be only a beginning for you and your dog and that after passing the CGC test, you'll continue training in obedience, agility, tracking, or performance events.

How do I get a certificate?

If you have already completed obedience classes with us, or another trainer, you are eligible to participate in our CGC classes. The CGC test is conducted during the last class.

After successful completion of the CGC test, owners should be given 2 parts of a three-part test form. On the form, owners are instructed to send in one copy of the test form with the recording fee of $5.00 to receive the certificate. Owners may choose to not purchase a certificate and to use the copy of their test results as proof of passing the CGC test. Certificates take 4-6 weeks for processing and printing. The high-quality certificate has the same format as other AKC certificates and the CGC logo is embossed in gold at the bottom. The new official CGC certificate is very attractive and is suitable for framing.