AKC C.G.C & Therapy Programs
“The dog lives for the day, the hour, even the moment.”
– Robert Falcon Scott
AKC Canine Good Citizen
The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program is designed to help dogs develop the polite, everyday manners needed to become well-behaved companions at home and in the community. The program emphasizes responsible dog ownership while focusing on practical skills such as loose-leash walking, coming when called, controlled greetings, and remaining calm around people and other dogs.
Dogs that successfully complete the 10-skill CGC evaluation earn an official certificate through the American Kennel Club (AKC). We also offer testing for the Advanced Canine Good Citizen (CGCA) and Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU) titles for teams looking to continue building real-world skills and confidence.
CGC, CGCA, and CGCU testing is typically offered approximately every 6 weeks. Please contact the facility for upcoming testing dates and scheduling information.
Pet Partners Therapy Testing
Pet Partners has been a leader in therapy animal standards and education for nearly 50 years, helping teams safely and successfully volunteer in healthcare facilities, schools, nursing homes, and other community settings throughout the United States and Canada.
At WestInn Kennels, we are proud to host and offer Pet Partners evaluation opportunities for teams pursuing therapy work. Our training programs are designed to help build the real-world skills, confidence, manners, and handler communication needed to successfully prepare for therapy evaluations. From obedience and CGC work to advanced public manners and relationship-based training, all of our programs are structured to help set teams up for success when working toward passing therapy dog evaluations and becoming confident community ambassadors.
Please contact us for upcoming testing dates and additional information.
Programs
AKC – Canine Good Citizen
The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program is designed to help dogs develop polite, everyday manners while encouraging responsible dog ownership through positive training and real-world skills. The CGC evaluation consists of a 10-skill test that focuses on behaviors such as loose-leash walking, coming when called, staying calm around distractions, and being a well-mannered companion both at home and in the community.
AKC – Canine Good Citizen – Advanced
AKC Community Canine (CGCA) is the advanced level of the AKC Canine Good Citizen program and focuses on testing polite, reliable behavior in real-world community settings. Dogs and handlers must successfully complete a 10-skill evaluation that demonstrates advanced manners, control, and confidence while working on leash around everyday distractions and public environments.
Pet Partners Information
Pet Partners Therapy Animal Evaluations are designed to assess whether a handler and their dog can safely and confidently work together in therapy settings such as schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and community programs. The evaluation focuses on the dog’s behavior, temperament, obedience, handler communication, and ability to remain calm and appropriate around a variety of real-world distractions and interactions. Pet Partners is nationally recognized for its high standards in therapy animal education, testing, and team preparation. Our training programs are designed to help teams build the skills, confidence, and reliability needed to successfully prepare for the evaluation process. Whether your goal is volunteer therapy work or simply strengthening your dog’s public manners and focus, therapy training provides valuable real-world experience for both handler and dog.