The Animal Welfare Society
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Dog Obedience

AKC Canine Good Citizen

Click here to register and see the schedule of upcoming classes

 

AKC Canine Good Citizen courses at the AWS

Your dog can be certified as a Canine Good Citizen through the American Kennel Club and AWS. The six-week course prepares you and your dog for the ten-point test:

  • Accepting a friendly stranger
  • Sitting politely for petting
  • Appearance and grooming
  • Walking on a loose leash
  • Walking through a crowd
  • Sit and Down on command / Staying in place
  • Come when called
  • Reaction to another dog
  • Reaction to distractions
  • Supervised separation

Please note that you must have completed the Basic Obedience course before enrolling in this course.

General Information

  • Class meets once a week for 6 weeks
  • The cost of the class is $95.00 for the 6 week course and includes the testing fee. Checks payable to "AWS"
  • Dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations including rabies and have a current license with the town of residence.
  • One primary instructor is required
  • Classes are held indoors if raining and during winter months

Class Content

  • One hour of in-class training time each week
  • Preparation for taking the AKC CGC test (test fee included in course registration)

Materials Needed for Class

  • 4-6 foot leash, nylon- not chain or retractable lead
  • Buckle collar or Slip collar
  • Treat rewards

 

 

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