We endorse the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen program as a measure of good manners in companion and competition dogs. More than 700,000 dogs have passed the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen exam nationwide. It is an important milestone in successful therapy and service dog training.
AKC offers three levels of Canine Good Citizen tests.
- AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
Basic level of the CGC program - AKC Community Canine (CGCA)
The AKC Community Canine program is all about ensuring you have a well-behaved dog while you’re out and about in the community. - AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU)
Another step beyond the basic CGC test, the AKC Urban CGC title, tests your CGC skills in an active city or town setting.
Canine Good Citizen Classes
OTCPBC offers classes and testing at each level of the AKC Canine Good Citizen program. You may also request a CGC exam by contacting us using our contact page.
Sample CGC Video
Class Name: PO Canine Good Citizen Class
Description: This is the first level of Canine Good Citizen (CGC) designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community.
Prerequisites: Completed Basic Obedience and/or Intermediate Obedience classes.
What to Bring: Soft, easily swallowed treats, buckle collar, 6 Ft leash. Pinch collars or head halters are not permitted.
| Class Name | Starts | Instructor | Location | Click to Register |
| PO CGC Class | Thur 2/23/23 at 5:30 pm | Sandy Crechiolo | OTCPBC. | |
| PO CGC TEST | Thur 4/6/23 at 5:00 pm | Sandy Crechiolo | Test at OTCPBC Clubhouse | CGC Test Registration |
| PO CGC Class | Wed 9/13/23 at 6:45 pm | Susan Minix | OTCPBC | Registration opens 6 wks before 1st class |
| PO CGC TEST | Wed 10/25/23 at 5:30 pm | Susan Minix | OTCPBC. | Registration opens 4 wks before TEST |
Class Name: PO Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA)
Description AKC Community Canine is the advanced level of AKC’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program.To earn the AKC Community Canine title (CGCA), dogs must already have a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) award or title on record at AKC.
Prerequisite: Completed Canine Good Citizen class
What to Bring: Soft, easily swallowed treats, buckle collar, 6 Ft leash. Pinch collars or head halters are not permitted.
Class Length: Class meets for six weeks for an hour.
Cost: $129 (20% discount for members who worked 20 volunteers hours within the last 12 months)
| Class Name | Starts | Instructor | Location | Click to Register |
| PO CGCA Class (6942) | 4/20/23 at 5:30 pm | Sandy Crechiolo | OTCPBC. | |
| PO CGCA TEST | 6/1/23 at 5:00 pm | Sandy Crechiolo | Test at OTCPBC Clubhouse | Registration opens 4 wks before TEST |
Class Name: PO Canine Good Citizen Urban (CGCU)
Description: This class prepares dogs with city survival skills. Urban CGC testing is conducted at community destinations that offer the distractions this test requires.
Prerequisites: Training through the CGC exam.
What to Bring: Soft, easily swallowed treats, buckle collar, 6 Ft leash. Pinch collars or head halters are not permitted.
Class Length: Class meets for six weeks for an hour.
Cost: $129 (20% discount for members who worked 20 volunteers hours within the last 12 months)
| Class Name | Starts | Instructor | Location | Click to Register |
| PO CGC URBAN (6993) | 3/1/23 at 7:00 pm NOTE: DATE CHANGE | Susan Minix | 1st class at OTCPBC. Information about locations will be provided at 1st class. | Registration Closed |
| AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen Test for CGCU Title | 4/12/23 at 7:00 pm pm NOTE: DATE CHANGE and time change | Susan Minix | Test at Rosemary Square WPB | CGCU TEST REGISTRATION |
| PO CGC URBAN | 6/15/23 at 6:00 pm | Sandy Crechiolo | 1st class at OTCPBC. Information about locations will be provided at 1st class. | Registration opens 6 wks before 1st class |
| AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen Test for CGCU Title | 7/27/23 at 5:30 pm | Sandy Crechiolo | Test at Rosemary Square WPB | Registration opens 4 wks before TEST |
Online Registration for CGC Tests!
Online Registration for All Scheduled Canine Good Citizen Tests
Pre-Registration Required
| Test | Test Date and Time | Examiner | Location |
| AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen Test for CGCU Title | 4/12/23 at 7:00 pm pm NOTE: DATE CHANGE and time change | Susan Minix | Test at Rosemary Square WPB |
| AKC Canine Good Citizen Test for CGC Title | 4/6/23 at 5:oo pm | Sandy Crechiolo | OTCPBC. |
| AKC Community Canine for CGCA Title | 6/1/23 at 5:00 pm | Sandy Crechiolo | Test at OTCPBC Clubhouse |
| AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen Test for CGCU Title | 7/27/23 at 5:30 pm | Sandy Crechiolo | Test at Rosemary Square WPB |
The Register for CGC Tests form will ask you to select the level of CGC Test level you would like to take. First level of Canine Good Citizen (CGC), or AKC Community Canine, the advanced level of AKC’s Canine Good Citizen (CGCA), or CGCU: Urban CGC testing is conducted at community destinations.
Once you select the level of the Test, you will be able to select the test date.
Sample CGCA Exam
http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/training/akc-community-canine/about/
Sample Urban CGC Exam
OTCPBC is proud that three of its members were the first in the United States to achieve the Urban CGC, a test for dogs with city survival skills. For more information on the Urban CGC, click here:
AKC Urban CGC Video
Urban CGC testing is conducted at community destinations that offer the distractions this test requires.