What is the Canine Good Citizen Program?
Started in 1989, CGC is a certification program designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the CGC test receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. All dogs, including both purebred and mixed breed dogs are welcome to participate in the CGC program It doesn’t matter if your dog is spayed, neutered or intact for breeding, all are welcome! Dogs must be old enough to have received necessary immunizations such as rabies vaccines, and there is no age limit on the test. A dog is never too old to be a good citizen.
