Canine Good CitizenĀ® Certificate Dogs that possess good manners are eligible for a Canine Good Citizen certificate from the AKC (American Kennel Club). It is a program developed by the AKC to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. 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 CitizenĀ® archive. There are also jacket patches, dog tags, and other memorabilia to be had; signifying that your dog is indeed a Canine Good CitizenĀ® . As of April 2001, Evaluators undergo an AKC approval process and are registered with 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 |
