About AKC Canine Good Citizen
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After Beginner Obedience, we recommend Canine Good Citizen class with Wendy's Canine Training!
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Our six-week courses will prepare you and your dog by teaching and reviewing the ten essential skills necessary to be successful in the ten test items addressed in the certification test(s). Dogs who pass the test earn the honor of adding the title “CGC” or “CCGA” to their record at the American Kennel Club (AKC) and show the world your training accomplishments!
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All of our trainers are Certified AKC CGC Evaluators. You will have an opportunity to do the actual test in your Week 6 class. Contact us for the schedule and location (we meet in area parks).
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Learn more by visiting the AKC website at www.akc.org
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Your dog must have an AKC number of one of 3 types (AKC registration number, PAL number, or AKC Canine Partners number). All dogs, including mixed breeds, can get an AKC number - this is how certifications and titles are recorded: http://images.akc.org/cgc/number.pdf
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PLEASE NOTE: There is a minimum number of students required for each class to be held. Contact us if interested.
Levels of CGC Certifications
AKC Star Puppy
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A great opportunity for your dog to socialize with other dogs and to work on their S.T.A.R. Puppy skills. You’ll be able to get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including house training, chewing, and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training is a natural lead in to the AKC® Canine Good Citizen® Program.
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AKC Urban CGC
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Requires that the dog demonstrate CGC skills and beyond in a setting that includes traffic, crowds, noises, smells and other distractions that are present in a city or town.
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AKC Community Canine
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the advanced level of AKC’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program.
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AKC Novice Trick Dog (TKN)
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Your dog performs 10 skills from the Novice list. If a dog has a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate or title on record at AKC, it can do 5 Novice tricks (CGC + 5) to earn the Novice title. See the list of tricks here. Advanced classes added based on interest.
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AKC Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI)
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Your dog must have the Novice title, plus perform 10 Intermediate tricks. See the list of tricks here.
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AKC Advanced Trick Dog (TKA)
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Your dog must have the Intermediate title, plus perform 10 tricks from the Advanced list. See the list of tricks here.
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AKC Trick Dog Performer (TKP)
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In this title, handlers perform a short routine with at least 10 tricks with at least 3 tricks using props. See the requirements here.
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AKC Trick Dog Elite Performer (TKE)
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In the highest level of Trick Dog, the Elite Performers perform a routine that has a story/script. At least 5 props are used. See the requirements here.
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Class Schedule
West Classes in 2025
at 1946 Kim Watt Dr,
Knoxville, TN 37909
