Canine Good Citizen-Test Included 2025

About the Class

1. This is a 4 week class. All sessions are held in our training center. During the first three class sessions, dogs and handlers will have an opportunity to practice all ten exercises required for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. The test will take place during the fourth class session.
   Canine Good Citizen is a title and certification bestowed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) showing that your dog can demonstrate appropriately calm and safe behavior during everyday activities, around people and other dogs. Those who pass the test will receive a certificate from the AKC and are entitled to wear the CGC insignia. This is required for potential service and therapy dogs.
2. This class meets BI-WEEKLY .  There are 4 class sessions.  Meeting every other week gives you time to practice and perfect behaviors on the test.

For more information about preparing for the CGC, click here

For a full description of tests click here:http://images.akc.org/pdf/ebook/CGC2.pdf

Canine Good Citizen is a title and certification bestowed by the American Kennel Club, showing that your dog can demonstrate appropriately calm and safe behavior during everyday activities, around people and other dogs.  Those who pass the test will receive a certificate from American Kennel Club, and are entitled to wear the CGC insignia. This is required for potential service and therapy dogs.

Class Requirements

Recommended for dogs (mixed or purebred) over 4 months of age. Dogs should able to respond to obedience cues and be tolerant and quiet around other dogs and people. Handlers should be prepared to practice the exercises every day in preparation for the test. Your dog should be current with all core vaccinations

Every dog must have an individual handler. If you have questions, please contact trainthebay@berkeleyhumane.org or call 510-845-7735, ext 215.