Canine Good Citizen Classes (CGC) | North St. Louis County Dog Obedience Training Club

Build confidence and skills that prepare you and your dog for Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
and CGCA certification.

📅 Upcoming CGCA Certification:
August 9

Practice sessions available — we encourage handlers to enroll in a class to build the skills needed for success.

📅 NCOTC hosts an annual Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA) certification event.

This year’s evaluation will take place on August 8.

Explore our current training opportunities to find the right class for you and your dog.
We strongly encourage handlers to enroll in a training class to build the skills needed for success.

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🐾 Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA)
are nationally recognized programs developed by the American Kennel Club.

🎓 These programs evaluate a dog’s behavior, obedience, and ability to function in real-world situations.

🐾 Why CGC Matters

The CGC program promotes responsible dog ownership and well-mannered dogs.

Dogs who earn CGC titles demonstrate good behavior in everyday situations such as walking politely on leash, greeting people calmly, and staying composed in public.

These skills are important for building confidence and trust at home, in the community, or in therapy programs.

🎓 How We Help

Our training classes focus on building the skills and behaviors needed for dogs and handlers to successfully complete the CGC and CGCA tests.