Introduction to Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Class
Basic Manners
For more Information about the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen Program click here.
Class Goals:
The focus of this class is on strengthening the relationship between owner and dog by increasing communication skills. Positive reinforcement techniques are applied toward Canine Good Citizen goals. Dogs learn to sit-stay, down-stay, come when called, walk on a loose leash, calmly greet a person, and calmly pass by another dog. Problem-behavior trouble-shooting and active, participatory classes. This is a good first-time class or a follow-up class to a puppy class. Clicker training methodology will also be taught in this class but is not required. The Canine Good Citizen test is given as the last class and is included in the price of the class.
Class requirements
- Dogs must be Behaviorally Healthy and not have aggression issues with other dogs.
- Dogs must be at least 6 months of age at the start of class. No upper age limit.
- All dogs must have Rabies and DHPP vaccinations or titers. Proof of vaccinations or titers must be brought to first class. Dogs without proof of vaccinations or titers will not be able to participate. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
- No shock collars, e-collars, prong collars or choke chains allowed in class.
- Pre-registration with pre-payment is required.
- Please note: These classes sometimes fill up two months ahead of start date. Please send in your application early!
Tuition: $230 / $235 (2027)
Duration: Once a week for 7 weeks; First class is orientation, without dogs
Class Size: 6-8 Dogs Maximum
TYPICAL PROGRESSION OF CLASSES:
PUPPY CLASS | PUPPY CONFIDENCE & AGILITY CLASS | CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CLASS | DISTRACTION PROOFING CLASS | SPORTS CLASSES
Click on Date to Register
Monday Classes
11:00am-noon
Instructor: Jacquie Vena
Location: The Wag Center
(2026) | Sept 28 | Jan 4 | Mar 8 | May 10 | Jul 12 | Sept 13 |
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Laura Gaitan (*Instructor is bilingual – English & Spanish) 🙂
Location: The Training Hall
(2026) | Sept 14 | (2026) | Jan 4 | Mar 8 |
7:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: Lloyd Newland
Location: The Wag Center
(2026) | Oct 19
7:00-8:00pm
Instructor: Jacquie Vena
Location: The Training Hall
(2027) | Jan 4 | Mar 8 | May 10 | Jul 12 | Sept 13 |
Tuesday Classes
11am-noon
Instructor: Jackie Wherley
Location: The Training Hall
(2026) |Sept 29 | (2027) Jan 26 | Mar 30 | Jun 8 | Aug 10 | Oct 12 |
Thursday Classes
11:00am-noon
Instructor: Laura Gaitan (*Instructor is bilingual – English & Spanish) 🙂
Location: The Training Hall
(2026) | Sept 17 | (2027) | Jan 7 | Mar 11 |
3:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor: Jacquie Vena
Location: The Wag Center
(2026) Oct 1 | (2027) Jan 7 | Mar 11 | May 13 | Jul 15 | Sept 16 |
6:00-7:00 pm
Instructor: Kim Thames
Location: The Training Hall
(2026) Oct 1
8:30pm-9:30 pm
Instructor: Kim Thames
Location: The Training Hall
(2027) | Jan 14 | Mar 18 | May 27 | Jul 29 | Oct 7