• During this 2 hour workshop, you will practice the 10 steps covered in the CGC exam, and will have a chance to work on any areas where you are having difficulty.
• There will be scheduled CGC Test (cost $25) to follow this workshop. You are not required to take the Prep Workshop to take the test - please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve a testing slot.

  Started in 1989, the CGC Program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test will receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.

  The 10 exercises covered in the exam are -

  1. Greeting a friendly stranger
  2. Sitting politely for petting
  3. Grooming (allowing Evaluator to run a brush down the dog's back and touch his or her paws and ears)
  4. Loose leash walking
  5. Walking through a crowd
  6. Stay
  7. Coming when called
  8. Reaction to other dogs
  9. Reaction to distractions
  10. Supervised separation

This is a 2 hour workshop

Class dates - February 11, 2012 (Instructor: Regina Cochran)

Class times - 3pm- 5pm

Traci Murdock, CPDT-KA, is a Master Trainer, Canine Behavior Specialist, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and Talent Scout and Wrangler. She has been training for over 10 years and her expertise includes pet dog issues, nutrition, behavior issues, dog sports and activities, and rescue and adoption – she has experience in just about any dog-related subject and volunteers as a behavior consultant for rescues and shelters. Traci created the Hollywood Dog™ class and teaches owners the skills necessary to break into show business and Reactive Dog™ classes to help people learn to manage their dogs’ out of control behaviors and teach the dog the skills needed to have more normal interactions with the world around them. She prides herself on creating rewarding relationships between dogs and owners by equipping them with the knowledge to lead a happy and healthy life together.