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Canine Good Citizen Classes

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND?

2 sets of the DHLPP vaccine ("puppy vaccine") prior to starting class.

Rabies vaccination is required at 6 months.

A titer is sufficient for vaccination status.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

1. Small, soft food treats as rewards. A variety is highly recommended.
2. All vaccination records (Proof of 2 sets of the DHPP vaccine) Without these, you will not be allowed in the class.
3. Collar - please no prong, choke, or shock collars.
4. Leash - 4 foot nylon or leather. Please NO retractable (Flexi) leashes.
5. Completed registration form along with the class fee - we accept CASH or CHECKS only.
6. On the first night of class, please plan to arrive 10 minutes early for registration.
7. It helps to have pants with pockets or bring something that attaches to your waist to hold your dog’s treats.
8. YOU MUST have closed-toe comfortable shoes.

CGC - Canine Good Citizen

GENERAL INFO

After you finish you Basic or Star Puppy class your dog will be ready to move to the next level of obedience training. Our CGC Class is based on the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Program.

You will learn all about making your dog a well behaved dog in everyday situations. This class will focus on the 10 test items that make up the CGC test. Each of the test items represent everyday encounters that you might encounter while out walking your dog or at a vet’s office.

Your dog will learn to have better leash walking skills, more reliable stays, as well as learn to interact with people and other dogs in a way that is easily managed.

To learn more about the AKC and the CGC program as well as the 10 test items, we encourage you to visit their website here: http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/training/canine-good-citizen/about/

**Prerequisite: Completion of the STAR Puppy or Basic Obedience class is required. Taking the prerequisite class does not necessarily mean your dog is ready to automatically advance to the next level of training.

CGCU - Urban Canine Good Citizen

GENERAL INFO

To earn the CGCU title, the dog must 1) be registered or listed with AKC (AKC number, PAL, or AKC Canine Partners number) and, 2) already have a Canine Good Citizen® award/title on record

The CGC Urban tests a dog's skill level in an urban setting. In order to pass the test, the dog will need to demonstrate appropriate behavior on a loose leash on a variety of urban surfaces with urban distractions including food, strangers carrying items, other dogs, transportation, stairs and elevators, tight spaces such as doorways, and urban noises such as sirens and traffic.

The goals of this class are such that:

The dog should be able to walk on a loose lead for long distances among urban distractions, including crossing streets with traffic, urban noises and crowds, and varying surfaces.
A stranger should be able to come up to the owner carrying bags and pet the dog without the dog jumping on the stranger.
The dog should be able to navigate stairs and elevators safely and politely.
The handler/dog should be able to perform a 3-minute down stay using a 6-foot lead among people moving about.
The dog should be able to ignore food on sidewalk as they walk by.
The dog should be able to demonstrate safe access to public transportation simulation.
The dog should be able to politely enter and exit public buildings with no pulling.

In this class, we will prepare for the CGC-Urban test in a variety of urban settings in the Merritt Island/Cocoa area. Dogs should be comfortable working in close proximity to other dogs.

To learn more about the Urban CGC program, we encourage you to visit their website here: https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-urban-canine-good-citizen/

**Prerequisite: A Canine Good Citizen® award/title on record

Competitive Obedience

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