# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Preparing for the CGC is valuable for many different reasons – manners for dogs that are training to become therapy dogs, control for dogs getting ready to compete in dog sports, a goal for all pet dogs to achieve.

The CGC Test will be session #6 as part of this course.



What is the Canine Good Citizen Program?

The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program is recognized as the gold standard for dog behavior. The Canine Good Citizen Program teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners.

Started in 1989, The American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The 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 of title from the American Kennel Club.

Benefits of the CGC Program

Working with your dog to teach the CGC skills offers a variety of benefits for you and your pet. In addition to improving your dog’s manners, training also helps enhance the bond between you and your pet. Dogs with solid obedience education are more fun to live with and better behaved around people and other dogs.

The CGC certification can also be helpful when renting an apartment or condo, and may even save you some money on your homeowner’s insurance, as many companies now offer discounts for CGC-certified dogs.

The CGC Program lays the foundation for other AKC activities such as obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events, and many therapy and service organizations use the CGC as a screening tool or prerequisite for participants.

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluation

The 10-step CGC test is a non-competitive test for all dogs, including purebreds and mixed breeds.

The CGC test includes:

    Accepting a friendly stranger
    Sitting Politely for Petting
    Appearance and Grooming
    Out for a Walk (walking on a loose lead)
    Walking Through a Crowd
    Sit and Down on Command and Staying in Place
    Coming When Called
    Reaction to Another Dog
    Reaction to Distraction
    Supervised Separation

Prerequisite: Basic Obedience – Level 1 or equivalent

Why we don’t conduct the test as part of class until the end:  Each test takes approximately 20 minutes, in a 1 hour class we would barely get 3 tests conducted.  Our class usually coaches 6 students in class.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlton/canine-good-citizen-cgc-prep/200029759108946
- **Event Categories**: dog, workshops, sports, dog-shows
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Charlton
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 26 Trolley Crossing Road, Charlton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01507
- **lat**: 42.14625
- **long**: -71.97876
- **full address**: 26 Trolley Crossing Road, Charlton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01507

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep being held?
  - **A:** Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep takes place on Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 26 Trolley Crossing Road, Charlton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01507.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep?
  - **A:** Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep is organized by Pack of Paws Dog Training.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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