Working Dog AKC Canine Good Citizen - Community

Working Dog AKC CGC-Community helps you and your dog build reliable skills in real-world settings. You’ll practice working together around people, dogs, and everyday distractions as you continue through The Dog Alliance Service Dog training pathway.

Working Dog AKC CGC-Community is designed for clients participating in The Dog Alliance Service Dog Program. This course builds on the skills demonstrated in AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and gives you and your dog opportunities to practice those skills in real-world community settings.

Throughout the course, you’ll work on calm, reliable behavior around everyday distractions while strengthening the teamwork and handling skills needed as you progress through the Service Dog training pathway.

Working Dog CGC-Community includes additional support as part of The Dog Alliance Service Dog Program. Your course fee includes:

• Training and instruction

• Service Dog application process support

• Program Milestone Evaluations

• ADI-related paperwork and program support

Successfully attending and completing this course or the entire series of service dog courses does not qualify you as a service/assistance dog trainer qualified to train dogs for others.  The purpose of our program is to guide you as you train your own dog to be your service dog.  The Dog Alliance is a fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.   

Age of Dog: 14 months and older

Prerequisite: 

• Passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluation or received instructor approval.
• Completed Service Dog Program application or instructor approval

Working Dog Classes are designed primarily for dogs preparing for Service Dog or Therapy Dog work. Pet dogs are welcome to participate, but the curriculum is more intensive and places greater emphasis on the skills handlers need when working with a dog in public environments. You will need to practice outside of class.

Please contact us if you have any questions!