Good Dog, Good Citizen
5-Week Canine Good Citizen Prep + Testing Class
Dates:
Friday, February 12, 2027
Friday, February 19, 2027
Friday, February 26, 2027
Friday, March 5, 2027
Friday, March 12, 2027
Time: Fridays, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: For The Love of Dog Training, 2628 Lincoln Street, Oroville, CA
Investment: $295 per dog and handler team
K9 Guardian Member Rate: $249
Class Size: Limited to 5 dog and handler teams
Official AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluation Included for Teams Ready to Test
Your dog doesn't have to be ready to pass the Canine Good Citizen test to join us. That's what we're here to work toward!
Good Dog, Good Citizen is a five-week group class that uses the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) framework to build practical obedience, everyday manners, neutrality, and reliability. Whether your goal is to earn an official AKC title or simply have a dog who can navigate the world a little more politely, this class is designed to help you get there.
We're not spending five weeks drilling a test. We're taking the ten CGC skills and using them as a foundation for the things that actually matter in everyday life: walking politely on leash, staying engaged around distractions, greeting people without jumping, existing calmly around other dogs, handling unexpected situations, and listening even when something much more interesting is happening.
And yes, dogs who are still working through excitement, distraction, or mild leash reactivity are welcome! Your dog doesn't need to be perfect, and they certainly don't need to have mastered every CGC skill before walking through our doors. We'll work with each team at an appropriate level, with an emphasis on building confidence, improving communication, and setting everyone up for success.
Class sizes are intentionally limited to five dog-and-handler teams, allowing for individualized coaching, weekly homework, and plenty of opportunities to troubleshoot the challenges you're experiencing with your own dog.
If your dog is ready to take the official AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation at the end of the program, we'll provide that opportunity. If they're not quite there yet, that's okay too! You'll still benefit from the entire five-week course, an