The CGC program..."stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs." Dogs who pass receive a certificate, suitable for framing and display, from the AKC and are automatically recorded in the AKC's Canine Good Citizen® archive.
There are also jacket patches, dog tags, and other memorabilia to be had; signifying that your dog is indeed a Canine Good Citizen® .
As of April 2001, Evaluators undergo an AKC approval process and are registered with the American Kennel Club. Be sure that your evaluator is an approved member of the American Kennel Club.
To receive a CGC certificate your dog must be able to pass a 10 part test. To find out what is required; http://www.akc.org/love/cgc/testprocedures.cfm
Cost: $10* per entrant
* Clubs, or training groups, that would like to hold CGC testing to promote good canine citizenship and fundraising, a 60/40 split of proceeds can be arranged.
