Monday Noon – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Duration: 7 Weeks, 6 sessions;  5/19/25 to 6/30/25

NO CLASS ON 5/26

Prerequisite:  Successful Completion of the AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Test. 

In this class you will practice the skills required to take and pass the CGCA test, which will be administered by an AKC certified evaluator during the final sessions of class. 

Dogs must pass all 10 items of the test to receive the CGCA title.

1. Dog stands, sits or lies down and waits under control while the owner sits at the registration table and fills out paperwork
2. Walks on a loose leash in a natural situation (not in a ring) — does not pull.
3. Walks on loose leash through a crowd
4. Dog walks past distraction dogs present; does not pull.
   
5. Sit-stay in small group (two other people with dogs, total of 3 people, 3 dogs in group).
6. Dog allows person who is carrying something (backpack, computer bag, etc.) to approach and pet it.
   
7. “Leave it.” Dog walks by food and follows owner instructions, “Leave it.”
   
8. Down or sit stay — distance (owner’s choice).
   
9. Recall with distractions present (coming when called). Handler goes out 20–ft. 
   
10. Dog will sit or stand stay (owner’s choice) while owner enters/exits a doorway or narrow passageway. 

Instructor: Lee James

Please Note: Bring your dog to ALL classes

Owners must bring a paper copy of the current vaccination record even if you brought it for a previous class.