AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN WORKSHOP
Join Heart of the K9 and Thriving Vine Canine Dog Training May 25th at 9am for a Canine Good Citizen Workshop and testing day in Prunedale, CA. Working, audit and test only spots will be available. Testing for AKC Canine Good Citizen and AKC Trick Dog will be provided.
What is a Canine Good Citizen?
The AKC Canine Good Citizen test is an assessment of a dogs behavior and manners to ensure they are a well socialized member of society. The goal of this program is to foster positive relationships with responsible dog owners and their communities. Earning a CGC Certification can open up your dogs world and further their opportunities to include therapy or library dog work, aid in achieving life training goals - well behaved coffee shop/restaurant/shopping partner, advanced specialized or sport training ect.
What is tested during the evaluation?
What is AKC Trick Dog?
AKC Trick Dog is a fun test that shows off your dogs tricks. To earn your novice trick title your dog must preform 10 tricks, if you have completed your Canine Good Citizen Certification only 5 tricks are required to earn your Novice Title.
- EVENT SPOTS AVAILABLE -
Working Spot $125 per dog -WORKING SPOTS ARE NOW FULL
The working spot includes 2 hands on coaching sessions with the trainers throughout the day to work on skills prior to your test, audit time throughout the workshop, lunch provided at the venue and one test. Additional tests will be $20 each.
Audit Spot $75 per person -AVAILABLE
The Audit spot includes audit time throughout the workshop, lunch provided at the venue and one test. Additional tests will be $20 each. The Audit spot does not include and personal coaching. Dogs will not be permitted to the workshop field until testing.
Test Only Spot $30 per test - AVAILABLE
The Test Only spot is $30 per test. These tests will be done after working and audit dogs. Testing will start at 3:30pm. You will not be permitted for early field access and will be called for testing once the other groups have finished.
Notes for testing:
Your spot must be purchased in advance to held for you, purchases are non-refundable. Day of entries will be accepted provided the event has not fully filled. Day of entry is not guaranteed. Testing is pass or fail. If your test is passed you will receive a ribbon and information for certificate. Payments can be sent via Venmo or PayPal online or cash in person. Please contact for the payment links when submitting your form if you don’t already have them.
- EVENT SPOTS AVAILABLE -
Working Spot $125 per dog -WORKING SPOTS ARE NOW FULL
The working spot includes 2 hands on coaching sessions with the trainers throughout the day to work on skills prior to your test, audit time throughout the workshop, lunch provided at the venue and one test. Additional tests will be $20 each.
Audit Spot $75 per person -AVAILABLE
The Audit spot includes audit time throughout the workshop, lunch provided at the venue and one test. Additional tests will be $20 each. The Audit spot does not include and personal coaching. Dogs will not be permitted to the workshop field until testing.
Test Only Spot $30 per test - AVAILABLE
The Test Only spot is $30 per test. These tests will be done after working and audit dogs. Testing will start at 3:30pm. You will not be permitted for early field access and will be called for testing once the other groups have finished.
Notes for testing:
Your spot must be purchased in advance to held for you, purchases are non-refundable. Day of entries will be accepted provided the event has not fully filled. Day of entry is not guaranteed. Testing is pass or fail. If your test is passed you will receive a ribbon and information for certificate. Payments can be sent via Venmo or PayPal online or cash in person. Please contact for the payment links when submitting your form if you don’t already have them.