The Medina Kennel Club is offering a 3-week program to prepare you on the path of your CGC Title –  Canine Good Citizen Class

Cost $50.00 for the 3-week course or $20.00 on the last day. (Test date) The next class begins on Monday, April 29, and meets again on May 6 & 13. The Test will be given on June 13th. The class is from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

 

Please contact the Medina Kennel Club  AKC CGC Evaluators for more information:

John Sommerfelt         Phone:419.651.5416               Email:johnsommerfelt831@gmail.com

Sherri Meinke              Phone: 330.461.3939              Email: sherri.meinke@gmail.com

Testing is conducted by accredited AKC Evaluators on the final day of the class.  The Testing fee is $20.00

Responsible Owners, Well-Mannered Dogs. The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen programs are recognized as the gold standard for dog behavior. 
All dogs, including both purebred and mixed breed dogs, are welcome to participate in the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen Testing.

The 10 test items you and your dog must pass to get your AKC CGC certificate and title. These test items include:

  • Accepting a friendly stranger
  • Sitting politely for petting
  • Appearance and grooming
  • Walking on a loose lead
  • Walking through a crowd
  • Sitting and laying down on command including staying in place on command
  • Coming when called
  • Walking past a neutral dog
  • Reaction to a distraction
  • Supervised separation

Check out the CGC test in Action – AKC Canine Good Citizen Test

Advanced CGC testing (CGCA and CGCU) is open to all dogs with their CGC and with an AKC number including ILP, PAL, and Canine Partners 

For your convenience, ​follow the links below for more information:

Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
Community Canine Good Citizen (CGCA)
Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU)