Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

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When your dog passes the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, it indicates to others that your canine companion can now be considered a respected member of his or her community and shows that your dog can behave well in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs.  We sometimes offer a class that is specifically geared towards this test, but you also can have your dog tested after completing an Intermediate Obedience Class. This test and/or class is for all ages and for all dogs--purebred or mixed breeds. Your dog must  complete and pass the ten (10) American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (CGC)  and/or Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA) requirements. Once your dog passes these tests, you  will  receive a certificate and/or title from the American Kennel Club. The CGC and/or CGCA is now a recognized optional title for your dog. Click here for more info: Canine Good Citizen. Six-week CGC Class Sessions at IRDTC are $80 for non-members and $50 for members (includes $20 fee for CGC test).  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ONE OF THESE CLASSES. (Please specify which one on the registration form.)

• CGC Prep Class on Tuesdays, off-campus (except for first class), 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., with Instructor Lydia Mancini; Next Session: June 15 to July 20.
• CGC Prep Class on Fridays, off-campus, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with Instructor Sheila Roberts.  Next Session: June 11 to July 16.
• You also may choose not to take the prep class and just have your dog tested. To do so, you may contact the Training Director at any time to set up a time to have your dog tested ($25).