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Canine Good Citizen

AKC Evaluators

What is a Canine Good Citizen?

A Well-Trained Dog is an Even Better Best Friend

At Airborne K9, we believe that all dogs can be good dogs, and all owners can be great owners: all it takes is a little bit of training, lots of love, and of course, plenty of praise along the way. 
That’s why we offer the Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) program: a two-part course designed to help you and your dog be the best you can be–together. Since 1989, over 1 million dogs and their owners have participated in CGC, mastering ten basic skills that instill confidence and good manners in and out of your home. 
Not only does CGC training create long-lasting trust between you and your pup, but also ensures you’ll be good neighbors and friends to everyone around you—and, if you’re interested in going beyond the basics, CGC also lays the foundation for other sports and activities like obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events.

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Why a CGC Title is Great to Have

Recognition and So Much More

Its always nice to be able to give our dogs a little something to let them know that they are doing a great job. You can get a certificate and a ribbon to show off how great your dog is!

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In addition, setting clear and tangible goals for your dog's training makes training a breeze! Eliminate the challenges of deciding what comes next for your dog's learning journey by having a clear set of training goals to work towards!

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What's on the Test?

Basic Skills Every Dog Should Know

  1. Accepting a Friendly Stranger

  2. Sitting Politely for Petting

  3. Appearance and Grooming

  4. Out for a Walk

  5. Walking Through a Crowd

  6. Sit and Down on Command/Staying in Place

  7. Coming When Called

  8. Reaction to Another Dog

  9. Reaction to Distractions

  10. Supervised Separation

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