Best Paw Forward CGC

Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

Congratulations to the current CGC recipients from February 27th 2010!!

Taking names for the next test, once we meet the minimum

required to hold a class, we will let you know the date!

The AKC's Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) is a certification program that is designed

to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. This program

is available to both mix breeds and pure breeds, any dog can earn a CGC.

The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) 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 will receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club suitable

for framing. The CGC is a requirement before entering many therapy dog programs

such as the National Delta Society.

From AKC website regarding legislation:

42 States have passed Canine Good Citizen resolutions, Florida being one of them. (House Resolution 2521) Unlike laws, resolutions have no enforcement power, but they can be used as a great vehicle for educating legislators. The resolutions signify an endorsement of the AKC CGC program at the state level. The support provided by the state legislatures that have endorsed the program clearly demonstrates that CGC is becoming increasingly accepted as the nationwide gold standard in basic training. Practicing responsible dog ownership is the best way to combat restrictive dog legislation and ensure that reasonable ordinances are proposed in every community. Additionally, police and animal control agencies use CGC for dealing with dog problems in communities; therapy dog groups use CGC as a partial screening tool; and some 4-H groups around the country have been using the CGC as a beginning dog training program for children.

I became a certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator in 2002 and have tested countless dogs since that time. In November 2004, the AKC raised the standards for evaluators and a testing process was implemented. Best Paw Forward holds a CGC test several times a year. An optional 2 week class is usually held to help the students learn the CGC skills, brush up on their manners, and learn what the test procedure is. .My students have a 98% pass rate when taking the CGC. This is due to the strong training skills they have coming out of obedience class as well as the clear understanding of the test procedures and rules given during our prep classes.

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Individual testing is available

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Phone: (850) 572-0653

E-mail: Instructor