Port City Dog training - CGC Training
Take the Next Step. Prepare for the Canine Good Citizen Test with Private Real-World Training.
Move beyond the basics and build reliable skills with a personalized program designed to help you and your dog earn a Canine Good Citizen certification.
Ready for a New Challenge?
Recognized
Pre-Req for Service or Therapy Work
Confidence
Achieve a recognized standard of obedience and good manners.
Get your dog pre-certified for therapy work or other activities.
Feel confident that your dog will respond to you no matter what.
Real-world Training
Solidify your dog’s skills in real-world scenarios, not just in the home.
All Dog Breeds
May help with HOA or Insurance that don't allow "dangerous" breeds
You've worked hard to build a strong foundation of obedience with your dog. Now you're ready to take their skills to the next level.
Our Advanced & CGC Prep Program
Our Advanced Training & CGC Prep program is a private, one-on-one course designed to prepare you and your dog for all 10 items on the official AKC Canine Good Citizen test.
As a mobile dog trainer, we conduct our sessions in a variety of locations, from your home to local parks and dog-friendly businesses. This ensures your dog learns to perform reliably and confidently with real-world distractions. Our goal is to not only help you pass the test but also to give you a dog you can be proud to take anywhere.
This program is perfect for dogs who have already completed a basic obedience program and are ready for a new challenge.
What You and Your Dog Will Learn (The 10 CGC Test Items)
We will work together to master each of the 10 skills required to pass the CGC test, focusing on precision, proofing, and confidence-building.
Accepting a Friendly Stranger: Your dog will learn to sit politely while you have a brief conversation.
Sitting Politely for Petting: Teach your dog to calmly greet a stranger without jumping.
Appearance & Grooming: Your dog will allow a stranger to lightly brush their coat and check their paws and ears.
Out for a Walk: Master walking on a loose leash with turns and stops.
Walking Through a Crowd: Teach your dog to remain calm and focused while walking through a group of people.
Sit & Down on Command / Stay in Place: Your dog will perform these commands on cue, with you at a short distance.
Coming When Called: Proof a reliable recall, so your dog comes to you with a simple command.
Reaction to a Dog: Your dog will remain calm as another dog walks past.
Reaction to Distractions: Your dog will show confidence and remain composed when faced with common distractions.
Supervised Separation: Your dog will comfortably stay with a stranger for a short period of time.