Sat, Jun 07
|Cary
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Workshop
Elevate your dog's manners and confidence in our comprehensive CGC Workshop! This exclusive event is open to all dogs who have previously attended classes at Jackie's Dog Training—whether you're a current or past student.
Time & Location
Jun 07, 2025, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Cary, 230 E Johnson St, Cary, NC 27513, USA
About the event
Registration for this event is being handled through the ProPet Portal.
Workshop Overview
This 3-hour workshop is designed to help you and your dog master the skills needed to successfully complete the CGC test!
The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification is often required for therapy dog programs, rental housing, and other dog-friendly opportunities. Earning your CGC shows that your dog demonstrates excellent manners, obedience, and responsiveness in a variety of real-world situations.
The first 2 hours will focus on practicing and refining each of the test items.
The final hour will be the official CGC test.
Important:
This workshop is only open to current students of Jackie’s Basics and Beyond.
No makeups will be offered for missed sessions.
You must attend the entire 3-hour workshop to take the test.
Location & Registration
The workshop will be held at Jackie's Dog Training. Spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention. Secure your spot today and take the next step in your dog's training journey!
CGC Test Items
During the workshop, we'll guide you and your dog through the 10 essential skills required to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test:
Accepting a Friendly Stranger: Your dog allows a stranger to approach and remain neutral.
Sitting Politely for Petting: Your dog sits and allows a stranger to pet its head and body.
Appearance and Grooming: Your dog allows an evaluator to brush, examine ears, and pick up front feet.
Out for a Walk: Your dog walks on a loose leash, demonstrating left and right turns, about-turns, and stops.
Walking Through a Crowd: Your dog walks calmly through a group of people.
Sit and Down on Cue and Staying in Place: Your dog responds promptly to sit and down commands and stays in place.
Coming When Called: Your dog responds reliably to recall commands.
Reaction to Another Dog: Your dog remains calm and neutral when meeting another dog.
Reaction to Distractions: Your dog maintains composure in the face of distractions.
Supervised Separation: Your dog remains calm when briefly separated from you.
CGC Rules
To maintain the integrity of the CGC program, please note the following rules:
No treats, toys, or training aids may be used during the official test.
Dogs must wear a buckle or slip collar (non-corrective) made of leather or fabric or a properly fitted body harness.
Owners must provide proof of rabies and DHPP vaccinations if not up to date in the ProPet Portal.
Dogs must not show aggression toward people or other dogs at any time during the test.
All exercises must be performed on leash (except for the supervised separation, where the dog is handed off but remains leashed).
Handlers are allowed to encourage their dogs with praise, but may not physically guide or manipulate them into position.
Dogs must complete all 10 items successfully to pass the CGC test and receive certification.