AKC Community Canine℠ is the advanced level of the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program. Dogs who pass the AKC Community Canine test earn the official AKC Community Canine title that is designated by the letters “CGCA” (Advanced CGC) on the dog’s title record. Whereas Canine Good Citizen tests are most often tested in a ring and situations are simulated (e.g., 3 helpers serve as a “crowd”), the AKC Community Canine test is done in real situations including at shows, classes, and in the community.

1. Dog stands, sits or lies down and waits under control while the owner:
   sits at the registration table and fills out paperwork, or, if the test is done in the community, dog waits while the owner sits and has a snack or visits with another person (e.g., at a park)

2. Walks on a loose leash in a natural situation (not in a ring) — does not pull.

3. Walks on loose leash through a crowd: at a show or in class.

4. Dog walks past distraction dogs present; does not pull.

5. Sit-stay in small group (two other people with dogs, total of 3 people, 3 dogs in group).

6. Dog allows person who is carrying something (backpack, computer bag, etc.) to approach and pet it.

7. “Leave it.” Dog walks by food and follows owner instructions, “Leave it.”

8. Down or sit stay — distance (owner’s choice).

9. Recall with distractions present (coming when called). Handler goes out 20–ft. **(off center) and calls dog.

10. Dog will sit or stand stay (owner’s choice) while owner enters/exits a doorway or narrow passageway. Owner calls dog through door when ready.

Not offered at this time

$140/dog

Dogs must have completed and passed our CGC class and test.

For dogs 6 months or older

Classes are at our NEW Clubhouse and Training facility, located at 5416 W County Road A, Janesville, WI 53548

Equipment will be discussed first day of class

Test Items for CGCA

Testing is included in the class fee and will be done on the 6th week. Passing the CGCA test makes you eligible for your CGCA title through AKC.

Interested in just taking the test? Sign up on our Test Drop-Ins!

If you’ve taken a CGCA class with us and need to retake your test, contact us.

Janesville-Beloit Kennel Club Session Schedule

Class Instructor Cathy Cline
mightymaremeadows@gmail.com