Bragging rights to dogs who complete the Canine Good Citizen Test.  

Are you itching to attend an advanced obedience class in Portland?   Would a blue ribbon compliment your dog’s social media selfie?   If so, consider the Canine Good Citizen class!  This class teaches your dog to be emotional resilience in public settings, tolerate manhandling by strangers, and wait as you leave to purchase a coffee.  Excellent class for future therapy dogs.
Class will prepare your dog for this 10 Point Test.

1. Accept a friendly stranger.

2. Sit politely for petting.

3. Appearance & Grooming.

4. Walking on loose lead.

5. Walking through a crowd.

6. Sit & Down on command; waiting in Place.

7. Coming when called.

8. Reaction to another dog.

9. Reaction to distraction.

10. Supervised separation.

 

Details

  • Location.  Firehouse in The Highlands, 3300 Tejon St, Portland.
  • Prerequisites.  Obedience level 1 & 2 (or trained to a comparable level)
  • Includes one free test.
  • Price, $179.  Testing Only, $30.  Payment is due in advance through online payment or check.
  • Meet same day and time for five weeks.
Common Questions
Where can I find detailed information about the test?  Here.
Is the test pass / fail?  Yes.
What happens if my dog does not pass?  You are welcome to retake the lessons that are challenging for your dog at no additional cost.
What if I don’t care to take the test, but I want my dog to learn the lessons?   Consider yourself welcome.
How do I enroll?    Fill out this contact form.