Charlie Pepos, CGC, CGCA, CGCU Evaluator, and his Golden Retriever, Betty
Sylvia Mattson, S.T.A.R. Puppy, CGC, CGCA and CGCU AKC approved evaluator with her Chihuahua Jaxx.
American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
Started in 1989, the CGC is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club as well as the Title designation CGC. This program is open to pure bred and mixed breeds (known as American Dogs)
Advanced Canine Good Citizen (CGCA)
Started in 1989, the CGC is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club as well as the Title designation CGC. This program is open to pure bred and mixed breeds (known as American Dogs)
Advanced Canine Good Citizen (CGCA)
After a dog has received the CGC, the owner may continue to the next logical step - The Advanced Canine Good Citizen Program. The CGCA is a 10-step evaluation that has more rigorous requirements than the CGC. Again, it stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGCA test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club as well as the Title designation of CGCA.
Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU)
After a dog has received the CGC, the owner may continue to the next step - The Urban Canine Good Citizen Program. The CGCU is a 10-step evaluation that has more rigorous requirements than the CGC and is performed in an urban setting. Again, it stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGCU test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club as well as the Title designation of CGCU.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
The Socialization Training Activity Responsibility Puppy Test is a course at least six weeks in length taught by an approved S.T.A.R. Puppy evaluator. Puppies up to a year old can attend. Again, it stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All puppies who attend the classes and pass the requirements may receive a medal and puppy packet from the American Kennel Club.
If you are interested in the CGC Program or would like to earn the CGC, CGCA, CGCU or the S.T.A.R Puppy program, contact Charlie Pepos or Sylvia Mattson
AKC Trick Dog
CGC Evaluators may now observe and sign as evaluators for the AKC Trick Dog program. There are 4 levels of titles - Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Performer. AKC also recognizes "Do More With Your Dog" (DMWYD) titles in this program. For more information see AKC's website.
