CGC PREPARATION – BASIC OBEDIENCE - THERAPY DOG FOUNDATIONS

We are offering a six-week class focused on basic obedience with an emphasis on establishing core responses and good manners.

We will cover the skills required to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC). This will ensure that all participants are familiar with what is required to be a responsible dog owner and can work towards a goal of performing each component effectively. The CGC test is important for validating the dog’s obedience and social skills, proving they are mild-mannered, whether at home or in a public setting. In addition, the CGC is a pre-requisite to become a therapy dog. Finally, we will cover and perform the requirements and foundational skills involved in becoming a therapy dog.

Please note that handlers and dogs may need to continue training until they are prepared to take the test. The cost of CGC evaluation is separate and not included in the class. A separate date for the test will be determined when teams are fully prepared.

This class will be limited to only six handlers/dogs.

Class will begin May 6 and end June 10 (every Wednesday from 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.).

To sign up for this class or have any questions, please contact Tony Francisco at tonygf111@aol.com

Cost: SOTC members $100/ Non-members $125