Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
The Next Step in Your Dog’s Training Journey
After completing our public classes, the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program is the perfect way to continue your dog's training journey. It's designed to help you build a well-mannered, confident, and reliable companion—qualities that make your dog a joy to have around and a respected member of the community.
What Is CGC?
The CGC program is a nationally recognized certification offered by Dogs New Zealand, focusing on practical skills that ensure your dog behaves well in everyday situations. It's open to all dogs over 12 months of age, regardless of breed or background. Training is conducted in a relaxed, non-competitive environment, emphasizing positive reinforcement and clear communication between you and your dog. dogsnz.org.nz
Our CGC Classes: Foundation/Bronze and Silver/Gold
We offer two levels of CGC classes:
Foundation/Bronze:
Tuesdays 7pm
These classes cover essential skills such as accepting grooming, walking on a lead, responding to basic commands, and staying calm around other dogs. It's an excellent way to reinforce the basics and prepare for more advanced training.
Foundation exsercises
Appearance, Handling and Responsibility
Food Manner
Accepting A Friendly Stranger
Accepting Being Patted By A Friendly Stranger
Walk On Lead Through A Door/Gate In A Controlled Manner
Restrained Return To Handler
Walk On Lead
Controlled Walk Through People and Distraction
Stay Tied On Lead
Meeting A Stranger and Their Dog
Supervised Separation
Playing With the Dog
Bronze exsercises
Responsibility and Care
Food Manners
Staying and Return To Handler
Stationary Vehicle Control
Control At Steps
Walk On Lead and Reaction To Distractions In a Public Area:
Café Experience
Silver/Gold
Tuesdays 6pm
Building upon the Foundation/Bronze skills, these classes introduce more complex exercises like longer stays, recalls with distractions, and controlled walking in more challenging environments. These levels aim to refine your dog's obedience and enhance their ability to handle various situations with composure.
Silver exersises
Responsibility and Care
Examination Of the Dog By A Stranger (Handler At A
Distance)
Return To Handler (With Distractions)
Stop the Dog
Advanced Vehicle Control
Staying Still and Return To Handler In A Public Area
Calm and Controlled Behaviour, While In A Busy Public Are
Café Experience
Gold exersises
Responsibility and Care
Walking Beside the Handler, Without a Lead
Sending the Dog Article And Staying
Parked Vehicle Control
Delivering Dropped Article To Handler
Another Person (other than handler) Walking the Dog In a Public Area, With Distriactions
Stop the Dog In A Public Area
Walking with Distractions In a Busy Public Area
Cafè Experience
Why CGC Is the Next Step
Completing the CGC program is a natural progression after public classes. It provides a structured framework to continue your dog's education, reinforcing good behavior and addressing more advanced challenges. Achieving CGC certification not only demonstrates your dog's good manners but also strengthens the bond between you and your canine companion.
Assessment and Certification
After completing each level, your dog can undergo an assessment conducted by a registered Dogs New Zealand CGC Assessor. Successful completion of the assessment results in a CGC certificate for that level, and your dog's name is registered on a national database. This certification is a testament to your dog's good manners and your commitment to responsible ownership.
Assessment Schedule
We strive to hold CGC assessments every six months, providing ample opportunities for handlers to progress through the levels and showcase their dog's skills.
Get Started
Whether you're aiming for a well-behaved pet or looking to achieve formal recognition of your dog's good manners, our CGC classes offer a structured and supportive environment to help you reach your goals. Join us and take the next step in your dog's training journey!
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