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Canine Good Citizen Training in Franklin Square

We are AKC certified to give the Canine Good Citizen test, so we prep your dog and award the title in one place. In-home across Long Island and Queens, with no treats, prong collars, or e-collars.

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The Gold Standard For Good Manners

The Canine Good Citizen title is the American Kennel Club's stamp that says your dog is genuinely well-behaved in public. Because we are a certified CGC evaluator, you do not have to train in one place and test in another. We get your dog ready and run the test ourselves, right in the settings your dog lives in.

The Ten Skills

What The CGC Test Covers

Every dog that earns the title passes these ten real-world skills. We train each one until it holds up under pressure.

1

Accepting a friendly stranger

2

Sitting politely for petting

3

Appearance and grooming

4

Walking on a loose leash

5

Walking calmly through a crowd

6

Sit, down, and staying in place

7

Coming when called

8

Calm reaction to another dog

9

Confident reaction to distraction

10

Supervised separation from you

Prep And Test, One Place

How We Get You The Title

No juggling a trainer and a separate evaluator. We handle both.

01

Honest Starting Point

At the free consultation we tell you exactly how close your dog already is.

02

Polish The Ten Skills

We sharpen each skill in your home and on real walks until it is reliable.

03

Test With A Certified Evaluator

We run the official AKC test ourselves, so passing earns the real title.

The Breakthrough Results Guarantee

Why Families Train With Us

The same method behind every program stands behind your CGC prep.

Results In The First Session

Most families notice a real shift the very first time we work together.

No Prong Or E-Collars

Calm leadership and communication, never bribes, pain, or shock.

30+ Years In Your Corner

Three decades of in-home training across Long Island and Queens.

AKC Certified, BBB A+

Real credentials, featured on NBC, CBS, Fox, and MarketWatch.

CGC Questions

What Owners Ask Us Most

What is the Canine Good Citizen test?
The CGC is the American Kennel Club's ten-skill test of everyday good manners, such as greeting a stranger politely, walking on a loose leash, sitting for petting, and staying calm around other dogs. Passing earns your dog an official AKC Canine Good Citizen title.
Do you administer the test yourselves?
Yes. We are certified by the American Kennel Club to administer the Canine Good Citizen test, so we prep your dog and evaluate it without sending you to find a separate evaluator.
Does my dog need to be purebred or AKC-registered?
No. The CGC is open to all dogs, purebred or mixed. Any dog that can pass the ten skills can earn the title.
How long does it take to get CGC ready?
It depends on where your dog is starting. Dogs with solid basic obedience are often close already, while others need a few sessions to polish the skills. We will tell you honestly after the free consultation.
Why bother earning the CGC?
It is recognized proof your dog is well-mannered in public, and it is the common first step toward therapy-dog work and some apartment, insurance, and travel requirements.
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Let's Earn That Title

Tell us where your dog is now and we will map the quickest honest path to the CGC.

(516) 715-5398
1043 Polk Avenue, Franklin Square, NY 11010
Open 8 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week

Great Dogs Aren't Born. They're Trained.

Put an official AKC title on your dog's good manners. Book a free consultation to get started.

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