AKC CGC classes are a 6 week program designed to help prepare dogs and owners to take the AKC CGC test which is a 10- skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners.  

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Any breed of dog- purebred or mixed breed, is able to participate. In order to receive the  official CGC title and certificate, your dog must have an AKC number through AKC registration as one of the recognized breeds, AKC Canine Partners for mixed breed dogs and dogs not eligible for AKC registration, PAL ( Purebred Alternative Listing) for purebred dogs that cannot be fully registered with the AKC, and FSS (Foundation Stock Services) for recorded breeds in process of full AKC recognition

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Registration: *BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY’S CGC CLASSES ARE FULL. *

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What is CGC Community Canine and Urban?

AKC CGC Community Canine (also known as Advanced CGC or CGCA) and CGC Urban (or CGCU) is the next level in training after passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. This 6 week program will help prepare your dog for both the CGCA and CGCU tests which will be given the last day of class. These tests will test the dogs ability and training in public, pet friendly locations and is designed to test the dog's skills in a natural, real world setting. 

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This class is ideal for service dogs in training and pets looking to expand their training out in public.

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Location: Each week we will have class at a new, pet friendly location to help prepare for the test. 

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When: Every Saturday for 6 weeks beginning may 10th at 4:00pm. 

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Cost: This 6 week course is $250 per dog and includes the cost of the test at the end of the course.

 

Registration: Use the registration form below to register for class. registration ends May 1st 2025 or once class is filled. ONLY 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE.

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SERVICE DOG CLASS

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This is an 8 week long group class for dogs who have completed the AKC CGCA and CGCU tests and have started task training. This 8 week course will be a mix of both hands on training and classroom classes. Dogs will be learning how to task in public, restaurant manners, airport training, and knowing and understanding each law that protects service dog handlers. There will be a public access test and written test at the end of the course. 

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* Please note that due to insurance requirements, only those with proof of disability are allowed to participate in the service dog class. Proof may include a written statement from a treating physician, proof of Social Security Disability, or VA disability rating.*

 

Location: Class will be held at various locations. 

 

When: Two class times available- Every Friday for 8 weeks beginning may 9th at 5:30pm or Every Sunday for 8 weeks beginning may 11th at 4:30pm. Please plan for classes to be at least two hours. 

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Cost: $ 450 and includes the public access test and written test as well as a service dog essentials kit upon graduation. 

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Registration: use the form below to register for class. Registration ends May 1st or once the class is filled. 

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