Get Your Dog CGC Ready!

  • Step by Step Videos for all 10 CGC Test Items With many fun games to teach them and troubleshooting tips!

  • 6 Weeks of Skills! Including… leash manners, recall, calm greetings, calm reactions to dogs and distractions, and so much more.

  • Virtual Classroom - Train from wherever you live while still getting the community support of a classroom!

  • Personalized Feedback - Not just another online course, questions and videos submitted will get personalized feedback to help you achieve your dog’s CGC goals.

  • Positive Reinforcement Based - No force or fear here! This course is designed to build up your dog’s engagement through reinforcement and relationship building, you will also learn how to fade out treats or toys for the test!

  • Taught by an Approved AKC Evaluator! I’ve successfully had my dogs earn their CGC titles, evaluated dozens of dogs in person, and I am excited to share my tips!

This course is designed to prepare you and your dog for the AKC CGC test, but you must do the test in-person with an approved AKC evaluator for your title. I will walk you through the steps to find an evaluator in your area.

Canine Good Citizen Prep Course

Prepare your dog for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test! Learn how to train your dog the 10 required test items to earn their title!

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Benefits of the CGC Prep Course!

  • It’s Fun! - Most of the training is engaging training games and simulations of real life scenarios to prepare for everyday life!

  • Teaches Important Skills - Skills like Coming when Called and Stay are not just nice to have, but potentially life saving!

  • It Builds Communication - If you have a dog who just won’t listen, this class can help build his focus on you.

  • It Strengthens Your Bond - Whether or not you already have a great relationship with your dog- positive training can take it to a whole new level!

  • Helpful for Behavior Issues - Positive training can boost confidence for anxious or shy dogs and tire out energetic dogs!

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 FAQs

  • All the required items for the Canine Good Citizen test are taught including…

    • Sit, Down, and Stay

    • Recall (Come when called)

    • Leash Walking Manners including Walking Through a Crowd

    • Handling and Grooming Skills

    • Calm Reactions to People, Dogs, and Other Distractions

    • Supervised Separation

    And other great skills including…

    • Marker Training Basics

    • Focus and Engagement Games

    • How to Proof Behaviors

    • How to Fade Out Treats

    • Cooperative Care Basics

    • And More!

    This course is occasionally added and updated to provide the best training support and guidance!

  • This course is meant to prepare you and your dog for the CGC test. The Canine Good Citizen test requires an approved AKC Evaluator to test in person. Because this is virtual, the test cannot be done on here.
    If you are local to the Northern Michigan area, I provide in-person CGC tests. If you are not, I am happy to help you find a local CGC evaluator once you are ready for the test!

  • Once you sign up you will get immediate access to the weekly content as it rolls out.

    You will also be provided a link to join a private Facebook group where you can ask questions and get feedback on submitted videos.

    Videos are not live, so no need to worry about being there at a specific time.

  • Absolutely! While the CGC test can be a great way to show off your dedication, the whole idea of it is rooted in teaching great manners and building communication with your dog. If you plan to never take the test, you will still get great value from the skills your dog learns.