Show the world that your trained dog is worthy of the American Kennel Club’s “Canine Good Citizen” (CGC) designation! This 10-item test highlights some of the important manners your dog needs to have. A dog that has been certified a “Canine Good Citizen” can be an ambassador for good training, can make it easier for you to find housing that will accept your furry friend, and can serve as a starting point for pet therapy, to name a few. A well-trained dog is something to be proud of. As dog owners’ rights dwindle across America, we need to take a stand and fight for the ability to have dogs in more public places. The Canine Good Citizen test is a way to show your community what a trained dog looks and acts like.

The AHS offers CGC testing in the fall at the Howell Mill campus. Mailey McLaughlin, M.Ed., Training and Behavior Manager, is an AKC-certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator. The test fee is a $20 donation to AHS.

Visit the American Kennel Club website to find out more about the CGC test. Email education@atlantahumane.org for more information, test schedules, and to make a test appointment.