Service Dog
- Private class environment
- Task oriented jobs
- Strengthens bond at home and in community
- Simulated distractions and events
- Varying length of training
Canine Good Citizen
- Must have an AKC number of one of 3 types: AKC Registrations number, PAL number, or AKC Canine Partners number
- 10-skill training program
- Strengthens bond at home and in community
- Simulated distractions and events
- 4 week course
Canine Good Citizen: Urban
- All ages
- Must have registered and completed the AKC CGC program
- All tests are done in real situations (no simulations)
- Dogs must pass all 10 items
- 1 hour course
Advanced
AKC Community Canine (CGCA)
- All ages
- Must have registered and completed the AKC CGC program
- All tests are done in real situations (no simulations)
- Handlers are not permitted to use food as a reward during the AKC Community Canine Test
- Dogs must pass all 10 items
- 1 hour course